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stereophotography

stereophotography

9.9
A way of taking photos that show depth by using two slightly different pictures seen together
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛrɪoʊfəˈtɒɡrəfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estereofotografía
  • Stereophotography allows viewers to experience images as if they have depth, making the photos more realistic.

Examples

  • The museum featured an exhibit on stereophotography, showcasing how two images can create the illusion of 3D.

  • He learned about stereophotography in his photography class and was excited to try capturing his own 3D images.

  • Their contribution to stereophotography will be remembered.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Most communities have some kind of fairs or activities where a club can educate and promote not only the club, but also stereophotography.

    Academic text (2006)

Synonyms

stereoscopic photography
vsstereophotography
  • Specialized
8.2

A way of taking pictures that makes them look three dimensional using two slightly different photos

is an alternative term used instead of this phrasing
stereo photography
vsstereophotography
  • Archaic
5.1

Photographs made as two slightly different pictures that show depth when viewed together

is an alternative name rather than this specific phrasing
stereoscopy
vsstereophotography
  • Specialized
9.4

A method that makes pictures look three-dimensional by giving each eye a slightly different view

is the photographic method that uses two actual photographs viewed with a stereoscope
stereography
vsstereophotography
  • Specialized
9.6

A way of making images that look three dimensional

is the photographic process using two photographs combined for depth with a stereoscope

How Three-Dimensional

hologram
  • Specialized
90 6.4
stereophotography
  • Specialized
9.9
to photograph
33 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

stereophotography = photography (semi-transparent) = stereo + photography

The combination 'stereo' (indicating three-dimensional depth) + 'photography' directly signals a photography method producing depth, but the technical combining form 'stereo-' may not be familiar to all B1 learners.

Etymology

Stereophotography comes from stereo- meaning 'three-dimensional' and photo meaning 'light' or 'picture', and you can think of stereo like in stereo sound that gives a sense of space. So stereophotography makes pictures with real depth by combining two slightly different photos.