By now, you've probably seen Björk's stunning 3-D video for "Wanderlust" ...in 2-D. If you want to view the Icelandic singer's psilocybin-friendly vision as she intended, you'll want to watch it in stereoscopic 3-D, the same depth-enhancing technique — based on linear polarization — that's used in 3-D IMAX theaters. And who better to show you how than the directorial duo behind the video, Sean Hellfritsch and Isaiah Saxon of Encyclopedia Pictura. They DIY'd their own 3-D viewing system, dubbed the Vizard. "We shot 'Wanderlust' with the small screen in mind," says Hellfritsch, who designed the contraption. The Vizard is currently on sale at New York's Deitch Projects gallery for $15,000 (Björk video included), but you can cobble together your own for $300. With so many 3-D films coming at you in 2009 (including James Cameron's Avatar), the humble Vizard may make your hi-def plasma screen jealous. Contents 1 What You'll Need 1. Two 17-inch LCDs 2. One 15-inch square two-way mirror 3. Tools and enough wood to build a 16 x 16-inch cube, with extra for slots, etc... 4. A computer with videocard (or two) that can handle dual displays 5. A stereo movie player. You can get one from http://stereo.jpn.org. Don't forget your crayons or paint. you will want to decorate your box and bring it to show and tell! 2 Get Started at youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SlQyy6i3tPo Score two old 17-inch LCDs by trolling eBay. According to Hellfritsch, pre-2005 models have liquid crystals between two sheets of glass, a setup that produces the required linear polarized rays. When viewed with 3-D glasses (available online at 3dstereo.com), each monitor should appear normal through one lens and black through the other. Get a 15-inch square of half-silvered mirror ("the thinner the better," Hellfritsch says — aim for an eighth-inch or less). It will function as a beam splitter, helping to create the 3-D optical effect. Try telepromptermirrors.com. Construct an enclosure. Build a 16 x 16-inch cube to house the LCDs and mirror. To avoid buzz-killing image distortion, use modeling software like Google's free SketchUp to create some blueprints. You can also download our already made plans through our own Sketchup file. Position the screens at a 90-degree angle; install the mirror, reflective side up, at a 45-degree angle. The image from the upper LCD transmits to the right eye, while the lower screen provides visuals for the left. Download and configure a stereo movie player (stereo.jpn.org) and purchase a videocard with support for dual displays. Make sure the card's output connectors are compatible with the viewing screen's inputs. Next, configure the computer to display the two monitors as a horizontal span, with the top LCD as the right screen. Get content and press Play. Find files with separate stereo images — multicolored anaglyphs won't work here. Watch the Vizard in a darkened room, huddled under a blanket. For optimal nerdiness, we recommend a vintage Star Wars sleeping bag. 3 Channel 3-D Once you've hacked your viewer, head to the Web for free content. Blockbusters -- Make 3-D classics (Jaws 3-D, Creature From the Black Lagoon)Vizard-compatible. Go to stereo.jpn.org/eng for a walkthrough. Virtual Tours -- Take a stroll in New Zealand botanical gardens or bustling downtown Tokyo on the 3-D tourism site v-galleries.com. Documentaries -- Score front-row spots at concerts, Katana sword demos, and other HD content at 3dtv.at. Killer Maps -- Explore the US Geological Survey's extensive collection of pics of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park in 19th-century stereo at usgs.gov. Human Anatomy -- WebMD is for the squeamish. Examine our innards with the lifelike images on ny3d.org. Games -- Rock out in stereoscope! Guitar Hero 3 is 3-D capable — as are Madden 08 and Call of Duty 4. Visit nvidia.com. Videos -- Encyclopedia Pictura's stunning "Wanderlust" is just one of a slew of new 3-D videos. Hip hop star Missy Elliott and dance rockers MGMT also have eye-popping projects in the online pipeline. 4.In the Future Watching video in the third dimension has been the "wave of the future" ever since its earliest golden age: the 1950s. Some will argue Hollywood is going through another golden age right now as more animated and live action films are being released in 3D. Who is to say the future of 3D video is now, thanks to in-home 3D theaters and advances in the technology used to create 3D films. But if you're among the skeptics who think today's 3D is a rehash of the same 1950's technology, look to the military for the future of 3D: The Air Force is developing technology to deliver 3D holograms without the chunky glasses. More 3D glasses here http://s.dx.com/search/3d+glasses From howto.wired.com/wiki/Build_a_3-D_Theater#What_You.27ll_Need
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