Full-color 3-D Prints and Transparencies

Author: Scarpetti J. J.   DuBois P. M.   Friedhoff R. M.   Walworth V. K.  

Publisher: Society for Imaging Science and Technology

ISSN: 1943-3522

Source: Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol.42, Iss.4, 1998-07, pp. : 307-310

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Abstract

We have put into practical form one of Edwin Land's early inventions, the stereoscopic Vectograph image. We have reinterpreted the concept to produce digital 3-D hardcopy conveniently from both photographic and digital 3-D records. Digital 3-D images may be produced directly by digital cameras, by computers and workstations, and by various instrumental outputs or they may be acquired by scanning and digitizing photographic image pairs. Digital 3-D polarizing images are printed conveniently with an ink-jet printer. To produce full-color 3-D hardcopy on standard ink-jet printers we have formulated special inks and substrates. Our technique unites two very significant growing technologies: ink-jet printing and 3-D imaging.