How To View 3D Graphic Images

INTRODUCTIONnnWelcome to the world of 3D illusions. These 3D pictures are catching the world by storm. Once you see these incredible images we think you will be as excited as we are about this new computer generated art form.nnRoots of this art actually date back to 1838. It began with simple observation and expanded into crude drawings and from there moved into a more advanced form in the late 1950s when professionals were studying how our vision works. Then the technology further expanded in the late 1960s and 1970s. During this time computers began being to be used which made it possible to create clearer, more complex images. In the late 1980s things began to advance rapidly and computer enthusiasts around the world began to share their technology and images (mostly very simple shapes and designs). Up to this point, no one had mastered how to represent animals, scenery, spaceships, etc. But the progress didn’t stop there because the artists continued to share their developments and hard work. Their intentions were to create images that would fascinate any human being. nnSo, what had begun as an observation 175 years ago dramatically turned into big business when artists began creating the incredibly high quality and detailed 3D images we have today. This technology has rapidly made its way into the mainstream of life all over the world. Almost 30,000,000 books have been sold to date. From all indications this is only the beginning as the rest of the world begins to catch a glimpse of this fantastic new art form.nnWhat other possible uses could arise from this form of art? Well, over the coming months Eye Adventures will be creating or licensing other companies to create posters, T-shirts, calendars, wall paper, post cards, Christmas wrapping paper, greeting cards, and who knows what else (all of which contain great designs in them.) Though this is probably several years into the future, just imagine how great a movie in this kind of 3D would be. nnWhat’s next? We don’t exactly know but we’re sure that once you have learned to see these images, you too will be excited to see any new advance in the industry. Our company has followed the progress of these great images for years and we believe this book is the best way to experience this new computer technology. There are only a handful of one-of-a-kind experiences in life and we are sure that this is something you will enjoy very much.nnVisit our website www.EyeAdventures.com nnnLast note before the excitement begins nnThis completely new art form taps into the natural abilities of our eyes and our minds. You see since we each have two eyes, with each one sending a visual message to our mind, the mind must somehow combine these two images into one or we would have double vision (see two of everything). This is what makes these special images unique. So when you look through the image, one of your eyes gets one half of the puzzle and the other eye gets the other half of the puzzle. Then when they are combined in our minds a magical thing happens. nnTo our amazement, it ends up feeling something like Xray vision. The 2D just melts away and something wonderful appears as if it is in a little room in a magical space of its own. nnSome people see them very fast and others can take quite a while. This has nothing to do with intelligence. It is just a trick that your eyes will help you to figure out once you give it some time and practice. The first time doing anything can be awkward or difficult simply because we don’t have any idea of what to do. In this case, there is nothing else we do that is anything like this. So read the instructions and try each technique. It may take a bit of work on your part but once you do, it gets easier and faster each time until you can see them almost instantly. nnOne key thing to remember is that if your eyes focus on the image itself it is impossible to see the hidden image. However, if you gaze through and imagine what’s behind the wall of colors you will be rewarded as the 2D image fades away and behind this area an incredible 3D scene magically appears. It is almost as though you can reach in and pull out the tiger, plane, horse, tree, butterfly, alien, soccer player, etc., etc., etc.nnThe Eye Adventures staff and our contributing artists wish you the best of luck!n nnHOW TO VIEW THESE IMAGESnHere are a couple of beginning suggestions to make viewing 3D easier:na. In general, you want bright lighting when you are learning to view 3D illusions.nb. Some people who wear glasses will find it easier to if they take them off as long as they can move close enough to the image to see it clearly. nc. Look straight forward, don't tilt your head. The concealed 3D is most apparent with your head level. nThe only people that cannot see these images are people who are blind or only can see with one eye. A few people with strong stigmatisms or a very dominant eye (where one eye for whatever reason takes in much more visual information than the other) may also have trouble viewing these images. But for the rest of us with anything approaching normal vision (even if you wear glasses) with a little or lots of practice and patience, the 3D hidden in these images can be seen. nnTechnique One:nnOne of the best ways to free view (look at these with no special glasses) these images for a beginner is to try this first technique.nnLook for your reflection in the shiny cover of this book. This makes the picture go blurry (out of focus) and you might feel like you are starting to se double. Believe it or not this is good. It has to do this no matter what technique you use. The reflection helps you to focus your eyes on something other than the 2D part of the image. If the 2-D surface of the picture is not blurry (slightly out of focus,) the 3-D image will not appear.nnOnce you have your attention on the reflection, just relax. Sometimes it takes a few minutes but we assure you it is worth your time. You will start to feel something happen. Just keep looking at the reflection, it will blur and the image will start to move oddly. This means your eyes are figuring out how to do this. Just keep looking at you reflection and soon the image will appear.nnTechnique Two:nnLook toward the picture but do not focus on anything. Just kind of give it a blank stare, with no focusing of your eyes on the image. Just look in the direction of the image, then relax. After a bit you will start to “feel” something happen. The image will start to blur, then change and some double vision should occur. When it does just keep relaxing and continue with the blank stare. You eyes will do the rest of the work when you are patient. When the image first comes in it usually is just a piece of it. Continue to do the same relaxed stare and the result will “pop” in. Then you can begin to look around in the image and see more and more of the 3D.nnTechnique Three:nnPlace the image one inch in front of your eyes. The image will be totally blurry. This is good. Let your eyes get a little used to it. Then, without changing your focus of your eyes, slowly move the image away from your eyes. Then stop at arm’s length, the image should be blurry, if it is just relax and go with the flow. If it is not and you see the image very clear, start over because you have now focused your eyes on the 2D and this is what we are trying to train you not to do. If this happens just start over again with it so close to your eyes it is completely blurry, then move it away again and just keep staring blankly in the direction of the image. After lots of tries, it should just “pop” in. n