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\"DIY Shoot your own “In your face!” photos – very rad. This project is from MaximumPC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Overview:
\n– Install the StereoData Maker <\/a>script<\/a> onto two CHDK-modifiable Canon Powershot cameras. The script allows the cameras to be triggered through their USB ports.\u00a0The page lists the compatible cameras; I use the\u00a0Canon A460<\/a> \u2013\u00a0it was cheap!<\/p>\n

– Mount the two cameras side by side, on an S-bracket.<\/p>\n

– Use an easily built, two-camera USB switch to simultaneously take photos. A 5v power source (three AAA batteries) will actuate the shutters.<\/p>\n

– Process the photos using StereoPhoto Maker software, which calibrates the images and assembles them into a 3-d viewable photo, just like the classic movies.<\/p>\n

\"DIY<\/p>\n

Up next: experimenting with the video mode of the cameras, then extracting the individual frames (easily done with Quicktime Pro), processing those with StereoPhoto Maker, and reassembling into a classic 1950’s 3D movie experience. Coming soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shoot your own “In your face!” photos – very rad. This project is from MaximumPC. Overview: – Install the StereoData Maker script onto two CHDK-modifiable Canon Powershot cameras. 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