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04/20/2011 08:23:15 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
... the man has a unique style and is still doing good stuff when he isn't busy wasting his time doing research into radial velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud or arguing for funding for basic science. It is amazing the stuff these pampered old rock and rollers get into if they don't keep up the drugs. |
Besides wasting his time being an astrophysicist Dr. May (unlike the guys in the soda commercials he has an actual PhD) also runs a site devoted to stereo photography, with a recently-published book of restored photos from the 1850s, complete with a collapsable view he designed. Check out his interviews on Fresh Air at NPR.
Message edited by author 2011-04-20 20:23:48. |
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04/21/2011 02:26:26 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Besides wasting his time being an astrophysicist Dr. May (unlike the guys in the soda commercials he has an actual PhD) also runs a site devoted to stereo photography, with a recently-published book of restored photos from the 1850s, complete with a collapsable view he designed. Check out his interviews on Fresh Air at NPR. |
Interesting! Has anyone here tried stereo photography? |
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04/21/2011 03:42:19 PM · #28 |
| I always loved Queen music and I will participate - I have an idea and I'll try to create a good pic :) |
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04/21/2011 04:21:12 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by tome:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Besides wasting his time being an astrophysicist Dr. May (unlike the guys in the soda commercials he has an actual PhD) also runs a site devoted to stereo photography, with a recently-published book of restored photos from the 1850s, complete with a collapsable view he designed. Check out his interviews on Fresh Air at NPR. |
Interesting! Has anyone here tried stereo photography? |
I got his book as a present for someone, and had a chance to try out the viewer. The book includes the (absurdly simple) basic instructions for doing it yourself, as well as details on the technology and techniques used for the antique photos.
I've made a few test shots (mostly macros at this point) which seem to work pretty well -- examples here. I've uploaded them full-size so you can check them out -- they are set up according to the standard specs to work with the viewers, and will print on a regular 4x6 print.
There are thousands of photographers, user groups/clubs, and suppliers out there devoted to this genre ... this place seemed to have good resources. You can probably get a stereo viewer for under $20.
ETA: I just noticed I have MP3 recordings and PDF transcripts of a couple of the Brian May interviews -- if anyone wants them send me a PM with an email address and I will send them along via YouSendIt (about 30MB total).
Message edited by author 2011-04-21 16:24:08. |
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04/22/2011 09:03:37 AM · #30 |
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