3D images can be viewed as follows: 1. by cross-eyed viewing - if you can easily make yourself go cross-eyed simply do so while looking at the pair of images - the 3D effect will emerge in the combined image - if you cannot easily make yourself go cross-eyed, hold a slim object such as a pencil near the screen and between the two images, focus on the object and slowly bring it towards your nose - the two images will begin to merge behind the object and as you bring them into focus you will get the 3D effect - alternatively, hold a slim book or piece of card edge on to the screen and separating the two images. Position yourself with your nose against the near edge of the book/card so you can see only one image with each eye, and relax. The two images will slowly appear to merge to show the 3D effect | | - if you are using a mobile device (iPad, phone etc) you can try holding it very close to your eyes, so each is focused on one image, and slowly move the device away from you - again the images should appear to merge and produce the 3D view 2. with the aid of a 3D viewer - small, foldable viewers such as the Loreo Lite provide a cheap and reliable solution to viewing a range of 3D images 3. with the aid of a stereoscope - these devices have been around since the Victorian era and some are works of art in their own right. They were designed for viewing prints but as long as you find one which doesn't have a solid print holder any pair of images of the right size to fit the viewing area should work. There are modern, lightweight versions of these too. |
