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From: Tsassoon <tsassoon@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [AE] Stereo 3D cameras
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:03:22 -0800
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Parallel sets up a space valid from the camera to infinity, though the close=
r to camera the subject is, the harder it is to watch. Think of it as the "T=
housand-yard stare".

Converging is useful because it allows us to comfortably look at near object=
s, just as we do in real life. The downside is that subjects far back in the=
 frame may become unwatchable, so one ordinarily will need to limit the dist=
ant space with a wall or similar.

In other words, parallel creates a large neutral space most comfortable at i=
nfinity, whereas converging creates a space tailored to the subject only.


Tim Sassoon
SFD
Santa Monica, CA

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On Jan 15, 2012, at 3:14 PM, "Chris Zwar" <chris@chriszwar.com> wrote:

> is there any reason or benefit to using converging cameras?  Or ar e we wa=
sting our time even considering the option?