Photographer Spotlight

Let’s put this little monkey in 3D!

Christian Heymans

I am an animator/illustrator from Belgium and I’m mostly doing children illustrations. I created a little monkey called Sponjo. After buying a 100 years old stereoscope, I decided to manually adapt my illustrations of Sponjo in stereoscopic 3d and print them so that they would fit my old stereoscope. This is the work I’d like to show you today!

Community Slideshow

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VSC Members

As we look back on a fantastic year, we’re excited to announce our upcoming 2024 Stereo Photo Challenge! This is your chance to showcase your favorite stereo photo of the year with our community. Whether it’s a moment that brought you joy, captured an incredible scene, or showcased your creative skills, we’d love to see it!
Send us up to two stereo images you shot in 2024 to contact@vsc3d.com until Saturday, December 7th.
All participants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of three Cartoscopes at the end of the meeting.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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Photographer Spotlight

Stereo Photos from Nepal and India

Leslee Sheu

I will share highlights from my collection of stereo slides from trips to Tibetan-settled areas in Nepal (1998) and India (2001). I will explain a little about the Nimslo 3D Quadra Lens camera that I used, which is actually intended for lenticular prints!

Community

Show & Tell / Ask Special: Stereo Cameras and Rigs

featuring you!

This months Show & Tell / Ask is a special one: It’s all about Stereo Cameras and Stereo Rigs. This means every item gets more time than usual (5–7 minutes) including best practises, examples and time for questions.
If you would like to share your experience with a certain camera or setup, just write us a quick line to contact@vsc3d.com, so we can make sure that your camera isn’t already covered by another person.
If you recently ran into any issues with your own equipment or if you plan on buying a stereo camera, join us with your questions!

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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3D Trends

Stereo Photography on Film

Steve Novak

Steve will give a brief and casual comparison highlighting two stereo film cameras:

The Kodak Stereo Camera from the 1950’s, and the Reto 3d Camera from 2019 to present. The included slideshow will present stereo results taken on 35mm film and show how both cameras have pros, cons and many differing features.

Community Slideshow

“Holiday” Challenge

VSC Members

Next Photo Challenge: It’s time to revisit those cherished vacation memories! Whether you explored a new place or had a cozy break at home, we want to see your highlights. Let’s capture the spirit of holiday together!

Submit up to 2 stereoscopic images (parallel, side-by-side) to contact@vsc3d.com by Saturday, October 5th. Your shots will be featured in our meeting slideshow.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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3D Trends

Stereoscopes making experience. From cardboard to streetviewers.

Roman Shmidt

10 years ago I made my first stereopair. And the question was: “how to show it to all my friends”? I made handmade cardboard stereoviewer and it was a small first step. Now stereoscopes invention and production and the involvement of new people excites me no less than stereoshooting itself. So let’s talk about stereoscopes building, developing and historical stereoviews.

Community

Show & Tell / Ask

featuring you!

During our Show & Tell / Ask, everyone can show a personal 3D item. This can be a treasure of your collection, a stereo photo, or anything 3D related. We can’t wait to see you and your cool stuff! You don’t need to tell us in advance if or what you want to show, just come along! Additionally you can ask questions, or simply discuss anything related to our shared passion.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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History

Not only Stereophonic, but also Stereoscopic

Rob Caley

Rob Caley will show some examples of how a variety of stereoscopic imaging techniques have been used since the 1970s in the packaging of stereophonic recordings of a wide range of music styles.

Community

Show & Tell / Ask

featuring you!

During our Show & Tell, everyone can show a personal 3D item. This can be a treasure of your collection, a stereo photo, or anything 3D related. We can’t wait to see you and your cool stuff! You don’t need to tell us in advance if or what you want to show, just come along! Additionally you can ask questions, or simply discuss anything related to our shared passion.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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Photographer Spotlight

Island Trekking in 3D

Felix Schlicht

Embark on a captivating journey through three of the stunning Canary Islands, where breathtaking landscapes, unique ecosystems and eternal summer await. Over the span of a month, Felix has explored the high mountains, deep valleys, lush forests and dry deserts of this volcanic archipelago. Join this sunday and get ready to be inspired and taken to the heart of the Canary Islands through stereoscopy!

Community Slideshow

Transparency

VSC Members

A New Challenge Awaits! The topic is „Transparency“.
Dive into the world of clarity, reflections, and the unseen. Submit your photos featuring transparent objects, mesmerizing double exposures, or anything that reveals layers of truth. Let your creativity shine through the lens and share your unique perspective with us!
Submit up to 2 stereoscopic images (parallel, side-by-side) to contact@vsc3d.com by June 8th. Your shots will be featured in our meeting slideshow.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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Collecting

The 1950’s — The American Dream

Susan Pinsky & David Starkman

The 1950s and early 1960s were a boom period for stereoscopic 3‑D slides taken on Kodachrome film with cameras like the Stereo Realist. For many years we have been duplicating 3‑D slides from that period, and this is a short show compiled from these vintage images. The majority were taken in the Southern California area. 

3D Trends

Two Places At Once: Shooting Stereo Double Exposures

Dave Ross

Dave will discuss his interest and methods for shooting double exposures in stereo. Over the past several years of working with slide film, he has sought opportunities to blend images in-camera while playing with their various depths. See a collection of both his failed attempts and occasional success!

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, click the red button on vsc3d.com. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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3D Trends

Using the Leiapix 2D to 3D Conversion App to Produce Stereoscopic Images

William Angel

My slideshow illustrates how I have used the Leiapix 2D to 3D conversion app to convert some of my regular photographs into stereoscopic images. I believe that these images illustrate some of the situations where a 2D to 3D image conversion yields better results than taking two images in sequence that are slightly offset ( using the “cha cha” step to the side method) and then combining those two images into a stereo pair. This would include situations where there are people and animals present in the scene.

Photographer Spotlight

The Steampunk Menagerie

Vanessa Grein and David Kuntz

This short film will transport you into the world of steampunk – a genre inspired by Victorian Era industrialism that is simultaneously retro and futuristic.

Vanessa Grein and David Kuntz will take you there in their imaginative and fanciful stereo card set Steampunk Menagerie. This set depicts various steampunk creatures and won the Tex Treadwell Award at 3D-Con 2023. Vanessa and David will also give some insights into their inspirations and bring some of the original Steampunk figurines to the meeting.

History

Stereoscopic Museum on stereosite.com

Pascal Martiné

We are thrilled to unveil a new segment on stereosite.com, dedicated to the enthralling history of stereoscopy. Explore stunning stereoscopic antiques and dive in for a mesmerizing journey through the world of antique stereoscopes!

Join us as the digital museum opens its doors during our meeting.

Photographer Spotlight

Burning Man 3D: Dust and Fire

Harold Baize

Harold Baize has been documenting the Burning Man festival with stereo photography since 1996. His talk will focus on the challenges of stereo photography in the harsh environment, in particular the task of getting a good image of the burn of the man. He will also talk about sharing stereo images on the web and VR platforms, as well as other stereo and VR projects.

3D Trends

Towards a Hyperdimensional Cinema

Peter Rose

A survey of some of the recent work I’ve done in stereoscopic video.  Some of these were shot using a two-camera rig I will demonstrate; others were made with the Fuji W‑3; and still others were crafted using a single I‑Phone. Footage includes video shot at Machu Pichu, film shot during a total solar eclipse, and excerpts from a transcontinental journey. I will also show brief excerpts from the 2D films and videos that have led up to this work.

Community

A Stereoscopic Crossing

D. Carlton Bright

Long-time participant of VSC, D. Carlton Bright will show a short video of a month-long installation of some his 3D SX-70 POLAROID artwork and 3D viewers featured at BFC, the Brooklyn Film and Camera Venue in East Williamsburg NYC.

Photographer spotlight

A 3D Tour of Walt Disney World

Mark Farley

Fellow Stereoscopists, come along with me on a 3D tour of  “The Most Magical Place on Earth” — The Walt Disney World Resort.  Located in Florida, USA, Walt Disney World is twice the size of Manhattan!  With such a large, diverse expanse of things to see, this presentation will focus on a sample of 3D photos showcasing some of my favorite places found within this incredible place.  As a Walt Disney Company employee and fellow Stereoscopist, I’m honored to be February’s guest speaker at the Virtual Stereoscopic Community.   

Community Slideshow

Paths

VSC Members

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Community Slideshow. This time, the theme is Paths. We invite you to send us your stereos that capture the diverse and enchanting pathways that crisscross our world. Whether you’re drawn to the labyrinthine streets of a city, the untamed trails of nature, or the symbolic journeys of life, this slideshow is your opportunity to express the depth and dimension of Paths through stereoscopic photography.

Please submit your images (up to two stereos, SBS parallel) by Saturday, 10 to contact@vsc3d.com.

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, go to meet.vsc3d.com to join. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. If you should experience problems accessing the meeting page, just send us a short message to contact@vsc3d.com and we will send you the direct link for the current meeting.

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Photographer spotlight

Madeira in 3D

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Patrick from Germany shows stereoscopic photos from his last trip in October 2023 to the Portuguese island of Madeira, also known as the “flower island” due to its special climate. Patrick particularly liked hiking along the levadas.

Patrick has been interested in stereoscopy for several years. When he started posting photos on Instagram in August 2021, he was pleasantly surprised at how big the scene actually is and that he found new friends and a lot of exchange about this hobby.

Community

Show & Tell — or Ask!

featuring you!

During our Show & Tell, everyone can show a personal 3D item. This can be a treasure of your collection, a stereo photo, or anything 3D related. We can’t wait to see you and your cool stuff! You don’t need to tell us in advance if or what you want to show, just come along!

If you’ve had a question about stereoscopy for a while or would like to know what others in the community think about it, then our upgraded Show & Tell is the perfect place for it. Just ask the community!

Meeting Info

At the meeting time, go to meet.vsc3d.com to join. Please use a nickname corresponding with your subscription so that we can identify you in the waiting room. When you are about to check in, we would like to invite you to set your marker on our virtual meeting map. It’s available on map.vsc3d.com.

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