Frequently Asked Questions about 3D:
Q: Is it possible to see Stereo 3D without wearing silly 3D glasses?
 A: No. Each eye needs to see it's own separate image, so you need two FILTERS in order to view stereo 3D. Since we can't get rid of the glasses, we decided to address the word "silly". We did not repeat the huge marketing error made by other 3D manufacturers, who came up with cheap paper glasses in wacko designs. We created a serious pair of durable plastic 3D glasses, with a cool mirror finish over the filters. Don't you agree that the StereoChrome glasses look like a pair of sexy sunglasses?
You never hear a motorcyclist or a skier saying "I'm not going to ride my motorcycle today", or "I'm not going to go skiing", "because I have to wear glasses!" So we followed the proven marketing principle of successful sportswear manufacturers: "To sell well, a product must look sexy!"
Q: Is it only the design of the glasses that matters?
A: The StereoChrome glasses feature a proprietary technology that enhances focusing on the red color. This would be impossible with paper glasses. Also, the chromatic characteristics of the filters are chosen for the best compromise between cancellation and color reproduction. Finally, we developed a proprietary technique for processing 3D images. Although our glasses will greatly enhance the look of 3D images produced by others, the best 3D effect is achieved with images processed by 3D Fantasy Films. Our 3D method is also the most user-friendly. The main competing technology - using electronic liquid crystal glasses - requires software and hardware to install, is expensive, and doesn't work with laptop screens or "flat panels". Our technology is ready anytime, anywhere, and works with any kind of color monitor or TV set. Stereochrome 3D Glasses will fit over any prescription glasses.
Q: Can I produce my own 3D images?
A: For stills - YES; for video - probably NOT. 3D stills require two regular cameras, or even one camera for non-moving subjects. Learning how to process 3D stills requires between one week and one month of practice, depending on your artistic talent and computer experience. We offer one-on-one training for 3D still photography, but not for 3D video. Video in 3D requires dedicated tools, some of them one-of-a-kind, and a minimum of six months of experience. Besides, our video technology is not available for sale.
Q: Can 2D images be converted to 3D?
A: Similar to the previous answer - for stills, YES, for video, NO. In a still image, elements placed at different distances from the camera can be displaced, to re-create a left-eye angle and a right-eye angle. It takes a good deal of artistic work, and the quality is slightly lower compared to a genuine 3D photo shot with two cameras. 3D still conversions make sense to enhance a photo library's value, when models are no longer available. Converting a 2D video to 3D, although theoretically possible, would have an astronomical price tag, because for every 10 minutes one would have to convert 18,000 still frames!
Q: Do I need special tools in order to show 3D images on my website?
A: Absolutely not. The programs that you are using right now are perfect! The 3D still images come as regular "JPEG" images, currently all our videos are in Windows Media 8 format, they'll be available in MPEG 1 soon.
Q: Are 3D DVDs technically different from regular DVDs?
A: Our 3D DVDs are technically similar to any garden-variety DVD, and will play on any DVD player.
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