Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, is giving a free online 3-D talk to commemorate the genius polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone, near the 150th anniversary of his death.
Category: History and Research
The Applications of Stereoscopy: Medical Training and Visualisation
'Stereoscopy in Surgical Neuroanatomy: Past, Present and Future' explores the history and use of stereoscopic principles and photography in medical training; from the 1905 'Stereoscopic Studies of Anatomy', to the current volumetric models, and the future of lightfield displays, with a focus on neuroanatomy.
William Hemsley, Another Artist Whose Work Inspired Stereoscopic Photographers
Photo historian Denis Pellerin, researcher and author of 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery' book, has unearthed more stereoscopic photographs inspired by artworks. In this article he looks at the artist William Hemsley, and others, with stereoscopic photographs by Laroche, Burr, Gaudin and Weller.
The Applications of Stereoscopy: Using Stereoviews As Recreational Therapy In A Short-Term and Long-Term Healthcare Population
In the first of a series looking at applications of stereoscopy, Andrew Lauren describes how he approached using stereoscopic photographs for recreational therapy, including the impact his rewarding work has on the residents
Stereoscopy Day, 21st June 2025: Events Announced
The fourth annual Stereoscopy Day, an international celebration of stereoscopic 3-D, will take place on 21st June 2025. Several of this year's events have been announced.
Free Online Talks: ‘Toxicity in 3-D – Arsenic and Old Lace’
An afternoon of two free online talks has been announced on 20th June 2025, looking at the discovery of arsenic in the cardboard mounts of 19th century stereoscopic photographs, ways to mitigate any risks, and the wealth and value of information within the images.
Dating British Stereoscopic Photographs to 1857
Thanks to new research, it's now possible to date some British stereoscopic photographs to 1857 using clues within the images.
Royal Photographic Society Historical Group: A Visit to Lacock Abbey and the Fox Talbot Museum, with a 3-D Talk by the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy
Join the RPS Historical Group on a special visit to the birthplace of photography, Lacock Abbey, the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the negative/positive process of photography on Tuesday 4th March 2025.
Toxic Heavy Metals Found in 19th Century Stereocard Mounts
A research paper published this week by Kim Bell and Robin Canham, from Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, has revealed that some 19th century coloured stereocard mounts contain toxic heavy metals.
What Killed 1950s 3-D Films?
If you're looking for some interesting reading during this Twixmas break, I recommend you head over to our friends at the 3-D Film Archive and check out this brilliantly researched post by Jack Theakston: 'What Killed 3D Films?'.
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