Shakespeare
Stereogram
Stereograms are
holograms that move by taking a series of 2D artwork, video or
computer generated artwork etc. These images can be recorded
sequentially to reproduce animated moving and three dimensional
holograms of stunning visual appeal. An example can be quoted for this - William Shakespeare hologram which is popularly used on credit cards. Thus, "William Shakespeare" is an example of a stereogram.
Features of Stereogram
A 3D stereogram has two levels of reality:
- There is the surface level which often appears chaotic and
disorganized with its variety of colors and patterns.
- There is also the deeper and hidden level of reality, the hidden
image, that contains the real meaning of the stereogram. The hidden
image is the real reality of the image
Viewing a Stereogram
Stereogram
- Put your face close to the screen. Pretend to look through the
monitor.
- Now, very slowly move back from the screen
- As you move back the image will come into view after making
several attempts.
Applications of Stereograms
Packaging industry makes use of stereogram holograms including 3D stereograms for a variety of purposes. Some of them are listed below.
- Promotional labels
- Stickers
- Packaging
- Security labels
- Art, display and entertainment
- Rigid box packaging
- Pack decoration
- Executive gifts
- Ornaments
- Card authentication
- Printing jobs
- Security applications