The prices and specifications described here are only for general reference.

For Stereo3D presentations to be all that you expect them to be, the way they're shown is critical.  The success of Stereo3D presentations such as IMAX, Disney, Universal Studios and other themed locations around the world, owes much to the control they have over the presentation environment. The same holds true for any Stereo3D presentation, regardless of size and audience.  As with all true, stereoscopic displays, some method of eyewear must be used by the viewer to see the images in Stereo3D. There are four basic types of viewing methods in common use today:  Liquid crystal (LC) glasses for video and computer monitors.  Polarized glasses for images projected on large screens and specially equipped computer monitors.  Head-mounted display devices (HMD).  Auto-stereoscopic flat-panels.  Please use the directory below to find out what's available for your presentations...   DISPLAY DIRECTORY  Naturally, every system, method or product couldn't be featured. Selections here were made only to provide general information. Polarized Glasses  Red & Blue Glasses  Pulfrich Glasses  Liquid Crystal Glasses  HMD's  Video & Computer Monitors  Auto-stereoscopic Display  Video Projection  Projection Screens  All formats are fully compatible with Stereomedia's video signals!

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Anaglyph...  Red/cyan glasses may be used with reasonable success, for short periods of time, to view still images on-line.  They are OK for Internet promotions where the glasses (or handheld viewers) are given away.  They work much better with computer screens than with TV sets.   Price range: (paper frames) $0.15-$0.40 each

These two methods are mentioned here for reference only and are only recommended under certain circumstances.  Anaglyph glasses offer a cheap way to view 3D Internet images, with some color distortion.  Pulfrich glasses do not provide real 3D; they rely mostly  on the user's anticipation to see a 3D effect.  Contact Us to find out more about Anaglyph or Pulfrich.  Return to Directory

Pulfrich...  These don't actually allow the viewer to see stereo, just the "impression" of it. Images must always be moving, either from one side of the frame to the other. They've been used for parades and other subjects in which the visuals are constantly moving in one direction.       Price range: (paper frames)   $0.15 - $0.40

Tethered (wired) LC glasses and decoder are the best choice for use with computers (since the viewer rarely ventures far from the monitor).  Unfortunately, shutter glasses can not be used with liquid crystal flat panel displays.   Price range: $125. - $300.

ACTIVE GLASSES:  All LC Shutter Glasses need to receive a signal to synchronize them to the field-rate of the monitor. A signal decoder is necessary to detect the   stereo signal and send it to the glasses. This is done in two ways; wired or wireless.    Standard field rates are 60Hz for video and 120Hz for computer   monitors.    At 60Hz, there may be a slight flicker due to the low frame rate,   however, at 120 Hz, the image will be flickerless.  For more information about how LC glasses work, please Contact Us.  Return to Directory

Wireless glasses offer the greatest freedom to the wearer and are the preferred method for viewing Stereo3D on standard NTSC video monitors.    An IR Transmitter is used to send signals to the wireless LC glasses.  Price range: $ 250. - $500.

The headset, usually with audio headphones, contains twin, color,  LC displays (providing separate right and left-eye images to the viewer at the same time). HMD's  can provide a complete and often, immersive experience for the wearer. They have been used quite successfully in trade shows or packaged in VR Suitcases and used in field sales presentations.

         The types featured below represent two typical examples...

Price range: $500 - $2,500.

VIDEO  This is the most commonly used headset currently available.  It's lightweight, inexpensive and efficient. Playback source can be any NTSC/PAL format. VGA models also are available.

VGA      For computer assisted     systems when video signals     are not available or appropriate.          Price range: $3,500 - $5,000 up

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Standard Computer Monitors   Almost any computer monitor may be used to view Stereo3D images when LC shutter glasses are used.  There are three ways to achieve Stereo3D images using VGA monitors:   Page Flipping, Interlaced and Sync Doubling.     Price range: $ 120. - $600.	Stereo3D Computer Monitors    For polarized glasses to be used, a   liquid crystal plate must first be   fitted to the front of the monitor. A   3D interface box is also required to   increase the field rate of the   multi-scan monitor to 120 Hz. For   information about Frame Rates,   please Contact Us.             Price range: $2,500 - $7,500.
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VIDEO MONITORS
   Any standard (CRT) television set or professional video monitor can be used to view Stereo3D images.

Consumer TV's and Monitors    Either tethered or wireless glasses may be used.  Wireless are usually preferred because they offer the viewer the greatest freedom.

Stunning results can be obtained with ordinary TV and video monitors, using liquid crystal shutter glasses.  Standard home monitors and TV's as well as broadcast and professional monitors all re quire a "video in" and/or "video-out" connection to be made.  A tiny transmitter or "driver box" is connected to the video-out of the monitor.

Professional Video Monitors  There is no limit to the size the screen can be.   Also, Stereo3D signals may be distributed to many monitors, all at the same time.

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AUTO-STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAYS (glasses not required)
        This might be a perfect solution when viewing glasses aren't practical.

15.0"	These auto-stereoscopic displays are available in two sizes...    The desktop versions shown here are the most    practical. The display panels pictured may be    supplied without desk stands and inserted into walls, kiosks, etc.     These displays were designed for one viewer at a time.	18.0"
	Price range: $1,200 - $6,000.

FOR SMALLER AUDIENCES...  Front or rear-projection screens may be used with polarized glasses.  This System is Ideal for up to 100 persons...  Perfect for quick presentations or trade show applications.  This system combines stereoscopic 3-D and standard 2D video projection into one system. No additional optics or filters are required for the projectors.  The system includes a Stereo Video Decoder for separating left eye and right eye views from a single field-sequentially formatted 3-D video source (VCR, laser disc, DVD, etc.) Two, pre-polarized, 2000 ANSI lumen projectors for 3-D viewing with fully integrated scaling and interpolative line doubling electronics. and a Stacker unit for "quick 'n' easy" setup and alignment  Suitable for front or rear screen projection . . . ceiling, stand, or table mount.  Price range: $25,000 and up (less screen)  Rental range: $3,500.  (includes screen and stretch-frame)	Three or more systems can be ganged for rear projection presentations, such as pictured above.  FOR LARGER AUDIENCES something more like this is required. The unit shown below is rated at 5,000 ANSI lumens. Two are required for Stereo3D and customarily they are stacked one above the other.   More expensive, but available as a rental.  Rental range: $750 to $1,500 per day (each), and up.
FOR AUDIENCES UP TO 50 PERSONS...     Here's a single-projector solution that also uses polarized glasses.  350 ANSI Lumens  14' wide images at just 19' from screen  High Fidelity Stereo Sound This Stereo3D video projector offers full 800 x 600 image resolution, ruggedly designed electronics and optics and weighs under 20 lbs.   Plug and Play...  Stereo3D presentations can be taken anywhere and set up in less than 5 minutes with no convergence adjustment and no technicians needed.  And, the projector and can be used for all existing 2D applications, too.  Price range: $10,000 - $14,000.  Rental available	ABOUT PROJECTION SCREENS:   Only two types of projection screens may be used for Stereo3D...    If the presentation is to be front projected, the screen must be silver or silver lenticular.  If the presentation is rear-projected, the screen must not de-polarize the projected images. Great presentations can be made on folding portable screens too.
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