1/30 rule
the stereo base should be 1/30 the distance of the closest object being photographed
3D
three dimensional
anaglyph
where the left and right images of a stereo pair are tinted red and cyan, respectively, (sometimes other colors) and superimposed, and the viewer wears glasses with red and cyan filters so that each eye sees only the appropriate image
cha cha
the method of holding a single camera to take a stereo pair, taking the first snap, stepping a bit to one side, and taking the second
color rivalry
when certain colors effect an uncomfortable anaglyph rendition due to one lens rendering the color bright and the other dark; also retinal rivalry
crossed
when a stereo pair is presented for the left eye to see the right image and the right to see the left; compare to parallel
finger sync
on a twin rig, when using fingers on respective cameras’ shutter release buttons to synchronize the picture taking
floating window
when the left and right edges of an anaglyph are positioned so that the frame of the rendered image projects (typically) outward; a technique to minimize ghosting
free viewing
viewing a stereo pair, either parallel or crossed with unaided eyes
FW
floating window
ghost
In an anaglyph image, where parts of the image intended for one eye are somewhat seen by the other eye
Holmes Viewer
an apparatus for viewing stereo pairs printed on a 7"×3½" card; more information at http://www.stereographer.com/viewers.html
hyper
exaggerated stereo effect
lenticular
parallel
when a stereo pair is presented for the left eye to see the left image and the right to see the right; compare to crossed
pseudo
when the left and right images are reversed giving the image an inside-out effect
Realist
The brand name of a stereo camera; more information at DrT’s Stereo Realist Page
retinal rivalry
see color rivalry
SBS
Side-By-Side, a stereo pair presented either as crossed or parallel.
SDM
StereoData Maker
slide bar
a mechanism for taking stereo pairs with a single camera; you mount your camera, take a shot, and then slide the camera into the other position to take the second shot
SPM
StereoPhoto Maker
stereo base
the distance, center-to-center, of the lenses of a stereo camera or twin rig
stereo pair
two images designed to be viewed, respectively, with the left and right eyes for the purpose of providing a three-dimensional effect
through the window (TTW)
where the image appears closer to the viewer than the window frame
TTW
see through the window
twin rig
a pair of cameras and their mount for the purpose of taking stereo photographs (see mine)
window violation (WV)
when the image at the edge of the window is through the window
WV
see window violation