America's Army in 3D

[Civrock]

I'm a hobby photographer and I've just learned this new technique on how to take photos in 3D. It's called stereographic photography. It's the same technique used by those viewmasters you use to have as a kid. So yeah, I got the idea that you could use this technique in a 3D game by taking a screenshot, moving over a step and taking another. You put the two images in photoshop and put them next to each other like the ones below (right view on the left and left view on the right). The first time I saw these, it blew my mind. Here's another link that explains more about the technique:

http://www.kottke.org/03/01/fun-with-stereographic-photography

To view: Look in the middle of the picture, between the two images. Now cross your eyes (like you do when you look at the end of your nose) until you see three images. Concentrate on that middle image and bring it into focus. You might need to move your head forward, or backwards slightly to bring it into focus. Now, hopefully, you can see it. About 10% of the people can't do this because of genetical reasons apparently... well, then you're out of luck.

http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/aaoextraction1.jpg
http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/aaoextraction2.jpg
http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/aaoextraction3.jpg
http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/aaoextraction4.jpg
http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/aaoextraction5.jpg
http://www.civic-mac.de/stuff/3durbanassault.jpg

[:MoD:Shade]

I'm part of that 10% because I couldn't do thoes 3D calendars when I was little either.

[Ethion]

you could always remove the HUD, I believe theres a button for that.

[Civrock]

you could always remove the HUD, I believe theres a button for that.

Yes, but it doesn't matter. Didn't really think about it, neither did I care.



Edit: Found another one where it works very well:

http://www.plants3d.org/photo/plants/togakusi0204/togakusi05c-e.html

[Ethion]

[BFG]

I managed the flower perfectly, but the AA images are harder, and defiantly not half as good as the flower

[z][t-Primary]

Wow that's really cool. Ahh, if actual game play could somehow look like that. Anyhow, i've never been able to see pictures like that and thought i was in the 10%. Thanks, i'm gonna check out some more.

[Civrock]

http://www.ghostrecon.net/html/3d.htm

http://www.ghostrecon.net/html/3D-ati-review.htm

 

[BFG]

yeah i remember seeing these... has anyone got a pair, im actually rather tempted!! Would give GhR a new lease of life for me while i wait for either a G5 or a half decent game to arrive on the mac (not that i hold my hopes up for GhR3 being half decent anymore... just looks like a freaking urban shooter like every other )

[Civrock]

I heard that it sucks because the reticule just floats around in the 'air' and you can't hit for shit... also, you can get a headache really quick. And besides... it's not Mac-compatible anyways.

[BFG]

... On second thoughts i might skip that purchase

[beefyfigure]

Yep, I'm genetically inferior to all of you. Feel free to mock me.

Although I have tried it many times over, I don't want to permanently destroy my eyesight, you know? Already my eyes are fidgeting, plus I'm dizzy. Any minute now, I'll start foaming at the mouth. Hours later, I'll be in a wheelchair. Then, I'll spend the rest of my miserable life chanting Christmas carols to other, less fortunate mouth-frothing and debilitated wheelchair patients, who, aside from listening to my somniferous voice, spend their days arguing about who really shot J.R., playing bingo, popping pills, and generally farting in the presence of ill-humored nurses.

[Civrock]

You're just plain weird.

[beefyfigure]

Well, someone has to be, right? Oh, live a little, won't you. Come on—don't be afraid. There's nothing to be ashamed of. You can do it.