ABOUT ColoCode 3-D Anaglyph
The ColorCode 3-D Anaglyph encoding uses an additive blending process by combining the unsaturated blue color channel from the right image with the unsaturated red and green color channels from the left image. These two color-filtered images are then superimposed to create the final anaglyph. When viewed through corresponding decoders, each eye perceives a separate, slightly shifted image, resulting in the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
PROS
• Trichromatic color: Offers improved, near full-color, representation when compared to other anaglyph formats.
• Minimal Fringing: Reduced visibility of distracting double images when viewing in 2D (i.e. without decoders).
CONS
• Dark Mode Recommended: Requires a dark viewing environment or a very bright source image
• Natural Eye Yellowing: For older adults, a reduced ability to see blue colors may hinder their 3D perception.
ABOUT TrioScopics Anaglyph
The TrioScopics Anaglyph encoding uses an additive blending process by combining the unsaturated red and blue color channels from the right image with the unsaturated green color channel from the left image. These two color-filtered images are then superimposed to create the final anaglyph. When viewed through corresponding decoders, each eye perceives a separate, slightly shifted image, resulting in the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
PROS
• Minimal Color Shifting: Less chromatic aberration than Retro Anaglyph
• Wide Spectrum: Better reds, oranges, and a wider range of blues than Retro Anaglyph
CONS
• Green Hue: Displays poor perception of monochrome green on digital media
• High-Contrast Images: Exhibits a strong ghosting effect on high-contrast images
ABOUT Retro Anaglyph #1
The Retro Anaglyph #1 encoding uses an additive blending process by combining the unsaturated green and blue color channels from the right image with the unsaturated red color channel from the left image. These two color-filtered images are then superimposed to create the final anaglyph. When viewed through corresponding decoders, each eye perceives a separate, slightly shifted image, resulting in the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
PROS
• Color Perception: Good color perception of green and blue is retained.
• Popular Usage: This encoding is the most commonly utilized anaglyph technique.
CONS
• Binocular Rivalry: Strong color separation can induce retinal rivalry making it difficult to fuse color information.
• Red Perception: Red equates with white through the red filter and is black through the cyan filter.
ABOUT Retro Anaglyph #2
The Retro Anaglyph #2 encoding uses an additive blending process by combining the unsaturated green color channel from the right image with the unsaturated red color channel from the left image. These two color-filtered images are then superimposed to create the final anaglyph. When viewed through corresponding decoders, each eye perceives a separate, slightly shifted image, resulting in the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
PROS
• Creative Use: Can offer a different aesthetic compared to Retro Anaglyph #1 (red/cyan)
CONS
• Crosstalk: Stronger potential for “ghosting” or crosstalk than other anaglyph formats
• Color Blindness: People with red-green color blindness will struggle to perceive the 3D effect.
ABOUT Retro Anaglyph #3
The Retro Anaglyph #3 encoding uses an additive blending process by combining the unsaturated blue color channel from the right image with the unsaturated red color channel from the left image. These two color-filtered images are then superimposed to create the final anaglyph. When viewed through corresponding decoders, each eye perceives a separate, slightly shifted image, resulting in the illusion of three-dimensional depth.
PROS
• Creative Use: Can offer a different aesthetic compared to Retro Anaglyph #1 (red/cyan)
CONS
• Crosstalk: Stronger potential for “ghosting” or crosstalk than other anaglyph formats