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stereoscopic

stereoscopic

2 7.6
Making images look like they have depth
  • adjective
  • /ˌstɛrɪəˈskɒpɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estereoscópico
  • One seminal series, published in 1858, was Francis Frith's "Stereoscopic Views in the Holy Land, Egypt, Nubia, etc."
  • stereoscopic view
  • stereoscopic depth
  • stereoscopic image

You're using a stereoscopic vision to make that happen.

Examples

  • The Black Box won a Best Product Award at the International Stereoscopic Union's 2003 World Congress in Besancon, France.

    Academic text (2010)

  • The Festival's mission is to showcase the best independent stereoscopic 3D filmmaking from around the world.

    Academic text (2010)

  • So in other words, you can study just the stereoscopic depth perception aspect of it.

  • You're using a stereoscopic vision to make that happen.

    StarTalk

  • Lawrence Kaufman is a member of the club and president of the National Stereoscopic Association.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Models of auto parts are projected as full-scale stereoscopic images on the wall.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The combination of the stereoscopic, three-dimensional imaging and the powerful magnification makes more difficult procedures possible.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The convention of the International Stereoscopic Union (ISU) is on beautiful Lake Traun in Austria.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Steve and Suzanne are active members in the Atlanta Stereoscopic Association (ASA) www.Georgia3d.com

    Academic text (2010)

  • The new movie was filmed using stereoscopic technology, giving viewers an immersive three-dimensional experience.

Synonyms

three-dimensional
vsstereoscopic
36 3.9

Something that has length, width and depth like a box or ball

emphasizes producing depth in images by using a stereoscope or stereoscopy
third-dimensional
vsstereoscopic
1 6.5

Has length, width, and depth so it looks like a real object

focuses specifically on creating visual depth through stereoscopy rather than general aspects
three-D
vsstereoscopic
3.7

Showing depth like a film or picture, not flat

uses a stereoscope or stereoscopy to create depth in images and vision
3D
vsstereoscopic
3.2

Having height, width, and depth so things look real

creates that depth effect by using a stereoscope or stereoscopy

Compounds

stereoscopic photograph
  • Specialized
7.4

Two photos taken from slightly different angles that make a scene look three-dimensional when seen together

stereoscopic photography
  • Specialized
8.2

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

stereoscopic picture
  • Specialized
7.6

Two photos you view together to make a three-dimensional picture

stereoscopic vision
  • Specialized
6.0

The ability to judge how far things are because each eye sees a slightly different picture

How Three-Dimensional

holographic
  • Specialized
66 7.2
stereoscopic
  • Specialized
2 7.6
two-dimensional
  • Specialized
7 3.5

Surface Forms

stereoscopic positive

Morphology

stereoscopic = stereoscope (semi-transparent) = stereo + scope + ic

The adjective is formed regularly from 'stereoscope' with -ic, but the specialized technical meaning is only partly predictable for learners.

Etymology

The word stereoscopic comes from Greek parts stereo- meaning 'solid' and skopein meaning 'to look', a root you also see in telescope and microscope. So, stereoscopic describes images or vision that 'look' solid and have real 'depth', like 3D pictures.