Patent ID: 6295067
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a transparency embodying left and right stereoscopic images of a selected scene, positioned to provide a 3D image of said selected scene when viewed using a 3D viewing device, said method including:(a) creating first and second image data files representing said left and right stereoscopic images respectively of the selected scene,(b) employing the first and second image data files to create a stereo image data file representing said left and right stereoscopic images in predetermined relative positions,(c) employing the stereo image data file to create a transparency image incorporating the left and right stereoscopic images,wherein step (c) comprises employing the stereo image data file to create a photographic master film which embodies said transparency image,and the method further comprises:employing the photographic master film to create a duplicate film, andlaminating the duplicate film to at least one transparent protective sheet to form a laminated structure,and wherein said predetermined relative positions are such that the transparency image provides a 3D image of said selected scene when the duplicate film is viewed using said 3D viewing device.