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Making 3D Anaglyphs
Anaglyphs are pictures where the red and blue channels have been split and then reassembled so that the image appears three-dimensional when viewed through 3D glasses with red and blue lenses.
You'll find plenty of sites on the Web where you can view 3D anaglyphs, but not nearly as many that tell you how to create them. I've compiled the following links which include information on specialized software for creating anaglyphs and instructions for making anaglyphs in popular graphics programs. I couldn't resist throwing in a few sites with exceptional examples of 3D anaglyphs.
You'll find plenty of sites on the Web where you can view 3D anaglyphs, but not nearly as many that tell you how to create them. I've compiled the following links which include information on specialized software for creating anaglyphs and instructions for making anaglyphs in popular graphics programs. I couldn't resist throwing in a few sites with exceptional examples of 3D anaglyphs.
3D Anaglyphs - Stereoscopic Pictures
A definition of anaglyph.
How To Create 3D Stereo Images
Owen Ransen shows you how to create 3D stereo images (also called stereograms) with your digital camera, photo printer, and any photo editing program.
Creating 3D Anaglyphs in Photoshop
Here is a reader-submitted technique for creating 3D anaglyphs in Photoshop 5.5. The tutorial should be compatible with later versions of Photoshop as well.
Creating 3D Anaglyphs with The GIMP
A 3D anaglyph image will appear three-dimensional when viewed through red/blue lenses. Here is technique for creating 3D anaglyphs in The GIMP, submitted by reader Angel D. Guzman.
Using Photoshop to Create Anaglyphic Stereo Images
Instructions for creating anaglyphs in Adobe Photoshop 3 for Windows.
Anaglyph Stereo Images
An example of anaglyph shadows using Andromeda's Shadow Filter, and anaglyph instructions for Photoshop.
Creating Anaglyphs with Adobe Photoshop
Detailed instructions for Photoshop 4.0, 5.0 and Photoshop LE. Also tips and notes.
Experiments with 3-D anaglyphs - Paint Shop Pro 7
Step-by-step instructions on how to combine a left eye and right eye photo to make a 3D anaglyph image in Paint Shop Pro 7.
Stereoscopy.com - The World of 3D-Imaging!
Information about stereoscopic imaging for both amateurs and professionals.
3D WebSpace by Terry Blackburn
Several galleries of anaglyphs and stereo pairs from Terry Blackburn.
3D by Dan Shelley - 3D Image Library (Anaglyph, Stereo Pair & .JPS)
3D image library including anaglyphs and stereo pairs.
Gerald Marks PullTime 3-D Laboratories
A portfolio of 3D anaglyphs.
SPI Supplies Anaglyph Examples
Examples of unusual applications for anaglyphic stereo in microscopy.