Stereogram - A depth mask & perspective experiment

**HayTay** · 03 May 2009, 04:58 PM

I've been working on this stereogram and trying to hone my depth mask creation skills using only Xara Xtreme. It's been a tremendous learning experience trying to achieve, not only the depth, but, a believable perspective in the final SG. There were more than several times that I thought that I was in way over my head attempting a multi-level view but I think I've worked it out. This stereogram has a fairly wicked depth factor which made placing any nifty floating images on top a rather sickening viewing experience.

Even those that can usually see these things may have a slight difficulty in working out the hidden image. Please, don't give up as I think the effort will be more than worth it.

For those that can see these 3D worlds, I'd appreciate any critiques, suggestions or other feedback you may have so that I can improve on my future stereograms.

As always, my thanks go to Gary Priester for his inspiration and his many insightful and revealing tutorials. I am but one small candle that has been lit by Gary's bright torch.

Thanks for looking,
Harry
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**handrawn** · 03 May 2009, 05:12 PM

very good Harry - what is it an entrance to - reminds me of a football ground maybe...? very well done

**HayTay** · 03 May 2009, 05:36 PM

Thank you, Steve.

It's an entrance concocted purely from my imagination so, as in most art, it can be whatever it appears to be to the viewer. For you it's a football ground, for someone else it's a museum, to another it's an archive... Maybe others will chime in and tell us what they think it is.

**covoxer** · 03 May 2009, 05:51 PM

My first impression was a galeon's entrance to the lower deck.

**gwpriester** · 03 May 2009, 06:51 PM

Stairs with railings and a wall with circular windows? Maybe if you used the mapped texture outline, it would be easier to make out.

BTW Stones are a perfect pattern for stereograms. They are so random and really hold detail.

**Jimi King** · 03 May 2009, 07:14 PM

Yep works here. It takes some concentration to get the detail, but all in all a good one.

**HayTay** · 03 May 2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by gwpriester

Stairs with railings and a wall with circular windows? Maybe if you used the mapped texture outline, it would be easier to make out.

BTW Stones are a perfect pattern for stereograms. They are so random and really hold detail.

Right you are, GWP. I'll try the MTO on my next go 'round.

You're correct, I went with the seamless stone because it brought out much more of the detail. I started out using wood, foliage and some random patterned textures but kept returning to the stone fill after I tried it.

Originally Posted by Jimi King

Yep works here. It takes some concentration to get the detail, but all in all a good one.

Thanks Jimi. I'm glad you were able to successfully complete the 'eyercise'.

**Burpee** · 03 May 2009, 11:57 PM

I can see it too. Quite clever as stereograms usually pop out at us but this recedes.

**kinetica** · 04 May 2009, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by covoxer

My first impression was a galeon's entrance to the lower deck.

Yes! I saw this too!

Fascinating!

**iamtheblues** · 04 May 2009, 08:26 AM

You've certainly nailed the effect, Harry. I can "see" this one very easily.
I like the way the railings pop out, and the tunnel recedes. As David said, "fascinating".
Saludos,
Bob.