Articles about 3D and stereoscopy from the year 2003
How 3D photography magazine was created
The story of 3DJournal started in a museum in Spain. Or, more precisely, in Catalonia. And it started quite subtly - in a room of optical illusions. Visitors can see the transformation of images in mirrors or watch amazing 3D drawings when watching them with their noses to the glass. When we saw this, we thought: how could something like this be transferred to a regular computer? At the time, it seemed like a daunting task. But then we discovered these strange blue-red glasses in a drawer...
How to take 3D photos with a regular camera or mobile phone
There was a time when it seemed impossible. Then only the chosen few, those who knew the right tricks, could do it. And now it seems that with a smart phone, anyone can create a 3D photo. But make no mistake: A nice 3D photo still requires you to use the right technique.
Free 3D photo/3D image maker
In order to create a 3D image from two photographs - or a 3D video from two videos - it is advisable to use specialised software to facilitate this. On the following lines you will find instructions for using a free program that can not only correctly compose the footage, but also makes it easy to fine-tune the image to ensure the best possible quality.
How to create a virtual 3D garden
Custom 3D images can be created not only with a camera in hand, but also with some specialized programs. One of them can create all sorts of plants and other shapes that you can use either on their own or as part of various composite images. Where do you get the program and how do you use it?
How to draw a 3D image
3D images can be created not only with a camera and special programs, but also with a pen in hand or in a graphic editor. In the following text, we will not only look at the basics of 3D drawing, but we will also focus on a number of important rules that should be followed for every 3D image.
How 3D photos and 3D images work
Let's use a simple experiment to show how stereographic/stereoscopic/3D images actually work. Understanding why the eyes see some images as flat and others as spatial will make it easier to create our own images and experiment later.
Great stereoscopic 3D maze
Up until now, we've mainly been creating 3D images, but this time we're offering you a break - a game you can play with 3D glasses on your nose. So come along with the main character to navigate through the maze and collect golden bricks.
Tips for beautiful 3D photos
You already know the basic rules for taking 3D photos - and if you don't, you'll find them on a link below. This time, we're going to look at them in more detail and, most importantly, add some extra ones - to make sure your photos really are the best they can be.
Don't be afraid of 3D charts
No, really, don't worry. In what follows, we won't study mathematics or draw complicated charts, but we will look at an interesting program for creating 3D images. Anaglyphs are created in it through simple (and less simple also) formulas.
3D duel in space
Stereoscopy is not only about taking 3D photos and 3D videos. Let's take a look at a stereoscopic action game that takes place in the depths of space. Your goal is to disable as many enemies as possible. With 3D glasses, this task takes on - literally - a new dimension.
The cheapest 3D camera - for 6 USD
Taking 3D photos with a single camera or mobile phone has one big disadvantage - you can't capture scenes where there is movement. How to solve this problem? With a simple 3D camera, which will be discussed in this article. All the photos in the text were taken with it.
How to convert your old photos to 3D
Would you like to make your ordinary photos spatial? Just have the right software and you're ready to go. Of course, the result is not the same as if you had already shot 3D, but it is still very good. In the following text there is neither a link to suitable software nor tips on how to use it.
How to watch 3D/stereoscopic video
3D movies are another attractive option for using anaglyph and stereoscopy in general. There are many 3D videos available on the internet, but not all of them are designed for blue-red glasses. But they can be helped. In the following text we will show how and give some tips on where to go on the Internet for 3D videos.
Rendering stereoscopic/3D images
Most of the other 3DJournal articles give advice on how to use either a camera or programs that do 3D only sort of in passing to create 3D images. Here we look at one freeware program that has this right in its job description - so you can create absolutely any 3D scene with it. It's up to your imagination.
Hidden secret image in image
The blue-red glasses can be used not only for viewing 3D images, but also for other activities - such as viewing hidden images. So, if you feel like it, come and create hidden image messages with us.
See your apartment spatially, in 3D
Want to create 3D room images? It can be fictional spaces, your apartment or any spaces you can think of... And the possibilities of use? Something purely practical or an art.
3D photos on paper and smartphone
3D photos on the computer are fine, but when you want to show them to your friends and acquaintances on a visit, their electronic form can be impractical. So how do you put them on paper? Or to a mobile phone? Are there any challenges?
3D display systems
There are a number of different options for creating and viewing 3D images. While 3DJournal deals mostly with anaglyph, it certainly doesn't hurt to look at what other options are available and when to use which one.
Life-like 3D characters
In some articles on 3DJournal you can read how to create a 3D scene and then convert it to anaglyph. To keep the scenes from being lifeless, we'll get into creating 3D characters this time.
Stereoscopic Collages - Unreal 3D Images
You may have tried creating 3D photos, 3D computer scenes and 3D objects, but it's worth thinking about how to create a blended 3D scene from them also. In the following post, we'll use the example of inserting a 3D character into a 3D scene to show how you can create 3D collages.
Duel with 3D penguins
If you fancy some 3D gaming fun, read on. We've got a truly unusual anaglyph game for you - a duel with enemies that look like penguins.