How are stereoscopic photos taken?

Stereoscopic photograph is to take two pictures of the same object from slightly-separate, horizontally-even points. This mirrors the way our eyes process stereo (3D) images. If the subject is motionless, stereoscopy is possible with a single camera using the “Cha-Cha” method.

“Cha-Cha” method I: Short Distance (within 5 meters)

Stand still, take a photo of the image. Then, lean 1-2 inches to the right (keeping the camera at the same vertical angle—distance from the ground—as the first photo) and take a second picture from this slightly different perspective.

“Cha-Cha” method II: Long Distance (beyond 5 meters)

Example (“Cha-Cha” method I)

Take a photo of the Lotus (left image) shown in Fig. 1 (flower_left.jpg)

Then, lean 1-2 inches to the right to take the 2nd photo (right image) shown in Fig.2 (flower_right.jpg)

Run “3D photo Editor” program,

1) Press “Load Left Image” button to open a left image shown in Fig. 1 (flower_left.jpg)

2) Press “Load Right Image” button to open a right image shown in Fig. 3 (flower_right.jpg)

3) Press “Auto Align” to overlap two images (Alternatively, to drag one image to make them overlap manually as shown in Fig.4

4) Press “Compose 3D Image” to frame the 3D region shown in Fig.5

5) Press“呂”to preview the 3D format shown in Fig.6

6) Press “Export Composition” to save 3D photo.

7) Run “VIDisplay” to enjoy the real 3D effect.

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