Utah Stereo Society

12/16/08 -- Christmas Get-Together

2008-12-14T12:14:00.003-07:00

We will be attending the 5.55 pm showing of the animated 3D movie Bolt. The show lasts an hour and 36 minutes. But of course there will be previews. The Cinemark University Mall theater is brand new and is located at 1010 South 800 East Orem.

To drive there just get off the interstate at the University Parkway exit and go east. Cross State Street in Orem, and at the next light turn left or north on 800 East in Orem. The theater is a half a block on the left, or west.

Tickets can be purchased on line at https://www.cinemark.com the cost is $8.75 on line, or 7.75 at the theater. You may have to wait a week or two to buy them on line. After the show we will gather at Carrabbas Italian Grill at 683 East University Parkway, and talk of the production. It is at the south side of the Mall and you will pass it on the left it as you drive to the Theater.

PLEASE let me know if you plan to attend! There are currently at least 19 3D movies planned for showing in 2009, so this will be a big year for major motion pictures in stereo. And there are a lot more in production and planned.

Larry Haines, President

11/18/08: ISU Code Show

2008-11-15T12:57:00.005-07:00

Stereo Pictures from Around the World

From the International Stereoscopic Union, Code 2 Folio

Our club is a member of the International Stereoscopic Union and is participating for the first time in this group of pictures. Other clubs, with 10 pictures, each are:

Australia – Sydney – Sydney Stereo Camera Club

Australia – Melbourne – Victorian 3D Society

Austria – PHGW

Denmark – Stereoskopklubben

New Zealand – Stereoscopic Society of New Zealand

Poland – Polish Stereo Club

Switzerland – Swiss Society for Stereoscopy

The Netherlands – NVVS

United Kingdom – The Stereoscopic Society

USA – California – Stereo Club of Southern California

USA - DC – Potomac Society of Stereo Photographers

USA – Idaho – Boise Camera Club

USA – Michigan – Detroit Stereographic Society

USA – Minnesota – Minnesota Stereo Photography Club

USA – Oregon – Cascade Stereo Club

USA – Utah – Utah Stereoscopic Society

We are asked to judge these pictures (except for our own). We will be showing the group through first, only mentioning the titles. Then we will go through them again for the judging.

As I have belonged to stereo groups in the past I have often thought of pictures I would like to take, as I see what others have done. My own knowledge about composition has improved as I have seen some of the remarkable pictures from other photographers.

I believe you will enjoy this intimate look at what stereo photographers from around the country and the world feel are pictures worth showing.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Larry Haines, President

10/21/08: Slide Shows by Paul Milligan

2008-10-18T20:29:00.003-06:00

The program will include two shows by Paul Milligan entitled "Behind the Rocks" and "Teaching Goldilocks How to Fish". A short business meeting will follow the shows.

09/16/08 Meeting: Competition

2008-09-05T10:17:00.002-06:00

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening September 16th at 6.30pm at the usual meeting place, the Provo Library. Please try to be on time since we will be having a stereo picture competition and would like to have your votes!

We have chosen for this competition to show relatively new pictures – those taken this year. We will be awarding points as at the last competition. Pictures can be either film or digital and both types will be projected.

If you plan on digital pictures please send them to me by email several days before the meeting, so that I can get them setup for projecting. Ken Luker will be projecting the film pictures and running the program.

Competition will be held for these subjects:
Best Landscape
Best Human Interest
Best Short Story
Best of Show

These are the subjects we picked in January. We are still small as a group and we will have to see what happens if we can really have competing pictures in each category.

We are committed to send ten slides to the ISA Code program by the end of September and it might be well to choose those pictures at our meeting. We will have an opportunity at a future meeting to project the slides from the other world-wide clubs from this new ISA Code September group.

08/19 Field Trip -- Utah State Capitol

2008-08-14T10:30:00.001-06:00

We are looking forward to meeting those who are interested in the rotunda of the newly redecorated Utah State Capital building at 5.30 pm for a stereo photography shooting session. The building is open until 8.00 pm but if you want to utilize some outside light filtered through the skylights in the wings you will have to be there by that time. Veloy Cook has already visited there and tells us the building is just beautiful with many photo opportunities.

Looking forward to meeting you for a fun stereo excursion!

Please let Larry Haines know by Monday evening if you plan to attend. lhaines@digis.net

07/15 Meeting -- Competition

2008-07-08T22:13:00.002-06:00

Here, on short notice, is the detail on the upcoming Utah Stereo Society Competition! Please read it all, and decide to participate!

We will conduct the competition at our regular meeting at the Provo Library, 7:00 p.m., this Tuesday, July 15, 2008. We encourage every member and interested spectator to join in this competition and enter up to three views, to earn "show points" and to show off your growing talents. Here's the way it works:

The prizes are two-part: First, you get to show off to an admiring audience the stereo work you've done. Second, you get "show points" both for participating at all and for having your views win the acclamation of those present: Every one who enters one or more views into the competition is given three show points automatically. Then, additional show points are
awarded based on audience votes. We'll project the pictures on the big screen, announce the title of the view, and give time for comments, if any, from the audience. Each audience member will also be given a secret ballot on which they can vote for the views they believe are the top four views in the show. The photographers whose views are chosen as the top four will receive extra points: Four points for first place, three for second, two for third, and one for fourth place, based on counting all the votes cast.

These points will accrue over time and over multiple competitions, so those with the most points will get notoriety and fame, plus perhaps a nominal prize of some sort, at some time in the future, perhaps yearly. So, you get points just for entering, and even more points if your view gets good votes.

This first competition is open for any stereo view you've taken, but we're limiting each person to just three views, maximum. Don't hesitate to submit a view you think we've seen before--if you think it's good, enter it. Dig through your views and find those you like the best.

We're uncertain about how to intermix the film views and the digital views. For this first competition, we're asking for views of either format. If you have film slides to enter, give each one a title and bring them with you on the night of the competition. We'll randomize the sequence of showing so that the audience isn't told the name of the photographer--just the title of the slide. If you have digital views, we'll need those in advance so they can be assembled into a sequence for viewing. You can save your view as a jpg file, with the views side by side, right view first, (which can be saved with a .jps extension), with the left view first, or as two separate jpg
files wherein the left and right views have identical pixel sizes. Send those files by e-mail to me at kluker@sisna.com, or to Larry Haines at lhaines@digis.net, or you can get a cdrom or thumb drive containing the files to Larry Haines, at least two days before the competition. Larry will
assemble the digital views into a file for the show.

Every person is encouraged to find up to three views for the contest. Bring other views if you wish, for showing after the contest, but limit your contest entries to just three. Bring the slides with you, or send the digital files to arrive at least two days in advance.

Then, join us for the showing, the voting, and the sharing of this great pastime!

Let's all be there for this first of what we hope is a long continuing series of increasingly satisfying competition sessions!

CANCELLED: Antelope Island

2008-06-26T11:35:00.004-06:00

We have decided to cancel the Antelope Island field trip due to lack of interest/availability this weekend. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Antelope Island Trip Details

2008-06-10T16:28:00.005-06:00

On Saturday, June 28th the Utah Stereo Society will be traveling to Antelope Island in the middle of the Great Salt Lake for a photo shoot. We will be photographing the lake and landscape, the Fielding Gar Ranch, and the wild life of the island. For those who have not been to the island, or who were there a long time ago, you might be interested in a look at the state park's website. There is much to do and see on the island, from the herds of 600 bison, to the oldest rocks on earth, and to the Fielding Garr Ranch the oldest anglo-built structure in Utah still standing on its existing foundation. A brochure about the island is available to download here.

We can car pool or drive ourselves. If you would like to ride with someone else please contact them directly or notify Larry Haines at lhaines@digis.net telephone (801) 489-6600. Please notify Brent brent@woodsounds.com or Larry as soon as you make a decision to be with us!

We would like to meet at the park entrance at 3.00 pm. If, on that day, you are unable to get there at that time please notify Brent Haines on his cell phone (801) 822-1415 or if you cannot reach him try Larry Haines on his cell phone (801) 376-8281. Some of the best times to get great photos will be in the afternoon and evening as the sun starts down and the light changes. So we will probably be leaving to return home at about 9.00 pm.

Our first visit that afternoon will be at the Fielding Garr Ranch which is about 45 minutes from the park entrance. Photos there will not be so dependent on the sun. After that we will travel to the north shore of the island. Most of us will be bringing a picnic dinner, and later we will find a pretty place to stop. There is a concession on the island with some simple foods. There are many back-country hiking trails which some may want to take. For those of us less well equipped we may want to stay closer to a vehicle. If possible it would be nice to get together for our picnic dinner. The park rangers advise us to bring bug spray for mosquitoes and sun screen lotion.

Directions: Travel north on Interstate 15 ,and take Exit 332 off Interstate 15, then drive west on Antelope Drive to the park entrance. From downtown Provo it is about 94 miles and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Less of course for those leaving from the Salt Lake area. If we plan to meet at the park entrance at 3.00pm we will have to leave the Provo area about 12.45 pm.

Field Trip: 06/28 Antelope Island

2008-06-03T12:50:00.006-06:00

We'll be visiting Antelope Island for our June 28th field trip.

We're planning a 1/2-day outing for this trip -- we'll meet for a potluck or bring-your-own dinner at one of the established picnic sites then enjoy a couple hours of shooting before sunset. Details on meeting time, place, and carpooling will be forthcoming. This will be a great opportunity to take a few pictures to enter in our club competition in July.

Visit http://www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.htm for more information on Antelope Island.

3-D Movies at BYU June 6-7 & 13-14

2008-06-03T09:14:00.009-06:00

We received this announcement from BYU about a showing of two classic 3-D movies this weekend and next. It should be fun if you can make it.

3-D Showing of The Creature from the Black Lagoon
Varsity Theatre
The Campus Life Events Management Team will be hosting a 3-D Double Feature in the Varsity Theatre on June 6-7, 13-14. "Creature from the Black Lagoon" and it's sequel "Revenge of the Creature" in their original 3-D glory!!! A trivia contest, prizes, and special guest appearance by the Creature himself will cap off the night's activities. $3 admission includes two movies, 3-D glasses, and popcorn. Doors open at 7:00pm, movie begins at 7:30pm.

Slideshows Rescheduled - 06/17 Meeting

2008-06-03T09:01:00.005-06:00

Our projection problems are solved and we will be having some wonderful digital stereo shows projected.

3d Stereo Safari taken by John Roll on safari in Africa.

Sea Wars taken by John Roll on several underwater expeditions.

A Day At The Beach taken by Ray and Nancy Moxom from Australia.

First ISU Code Show a group of ten slides from each of several stereo clubs around the world. We will spend a little time talking of various qualities of these pictures.

As usual, we're meeting at 7:00pm at the Provo Library.

POSTPONED - 5/20 Meeting

2008-05-19T21:39:00.003-06:00

Due to some technical difficulties, we are postponing our 5/20 meeting at which we planned to view several stereo slide shows. Larry is ironing out some compatibility issues with MS Vista and the graphics cards required to run the shows. We'll post an update as soon as we're able to reschedule. I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

Next Meeting : New Member Night 4/16

2008-04-12T15:23:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder about our next club meeting. We're having a "New Member Night" on Tuesday, April 15th @ 7pm at the Provo Library. We'd like to take this opportunity to to welcome any new people, get to know each other, review club membership, calendar of events, discuss competition guidelines, and have a hands on 3D photo tutorial.

We'd like to encourage everyone to bring a one or two photos they've taken ("flatties" are ok if you don't have any stereo to show), and an appropriate viewer -- anaglyphs, slides in a hand-held viewer, stereo cards, etc. are all easy to share.

After introductions and club business, we'll take some cha-cha stereo shots around the library then edit in Stereo Photo Maker as time allows. If you're new to stereo, this is a great way to start! Bring a digital camera if you'd like. We'll have at least two laptop computers available to run SPM, or likewise, you may bring your own.

We look forward to seeing you there!

March Meeting Recap (Digital Night)

2008-03-19T21:15:00.013-06:00

We had about 20 people come out for our March meeting on digital stereo. I missed the February meeting, so this was my first time meeting at the Provo Library. The room there is a fantastic space for our group, and I think we're lucky to have it.

Larry Haines brought his digital projectors and a slideshow of some recent digital photos he has taken with his twin rig. This was his first time moving and setting up the projectors at the library, but once some adjustments were made, we were able to enjoy the show.

One of our newer members, Veloy Cook, showed several of his first digital slide bar photos, which included some nice landscapes of Utah Lake. Here are two of the images he shared with us (click for larger view):

Ken Luker also showed some family snapshots he took to test out his new LANC controller and two-camera setup. Ken brought the cameras to show, but we ran out of time before he had a chance to talk about them. I'm sure we'll have another opportunity soon. We're looking forward to seeing some excellent digital submissions at our competition in May.

There were several other new faces at the meeting, but I didn't have a chance to meet everyone. In April, we're having a new member night, and we hope to all get better acquainted.

Intro to Stereo Workshop

2008-01-15T22:18:00.000-07:00

The Utah Stereo Society will be presenting a workshop at the March 20th meeting of the Wasatch Camera Club. The workshop will highlight various 3D formats and equipment, and will a include demonstration on how to make stereo images using a single digital camera. We'll also have a brief slideshow using polarized projection and a "show and tell" table for Q&A after the workshop. Come see how fun 3D can be -- we hope to see you there!

The Wasatch Camera Club meets at the Columbus Community Center, 2531 S. 400 E., Salt Lake City, Utah. Doors open at 6, meeting starts at 7pm.

Yahoo! Groups Email List

2008-01-15T16:01:00.000-07:00

We have set up an email list through Yahoo! Groups to send out meeting announcements, reminders, field trip sign-ups, etc. If you'd like to join, please send an email to:

utah3d-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

January Meeting Wrap-Up

2008-01-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

Our January planning meeting was a success. There were a lot of great ideas discussed, many of which are reflected on the calendar for this coming year. We are excited to have a secured a beautiful meeting space at the Provo City Library and look forward to meeting new people and participating in many excellent programs this year.

We are working out the details on a few of the calendar items, so stay tuned for more information. A link to download a comprehensive schedule for the year will be posted as soon as it's available. See you in February!

Resource Links

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A few favorite links:

12/16/2008 Meeting: Movie Night

2008-01-04T19:33:00.000-07:00

We will attend a wide-release 3D movie together and then meet at a restaurant afterward to discuss. Several major films are currently in production and at least two should be available at this time.

11/18/2008 Meeting: Workshop TBD

2008-01-04T19:29:00.000-07:00

We hope to have a guest presenter conduct a workshop on phantograms or cha-cha stereo. Details will be posted as they become available.

10/21/2008 Meeting: Digital Night 2

2008-01-04T19:18:00.000-07:00

The second of two digital nights this year. We will have a tutorial and discussion of digital shooting, projection, and Stereo Photo Maker software conducted by Larry Haines.

09/16/2008 Meeting: USS Competition

2008-01-04T19:10:00.000-07:00

Utah Stereo Society competition of pictures taken in the past four months. View, judge, and critique each other's images. Prizes awarded for Best Landscape, Best Human Interest, Best Short Story Group, and Best of Show.

08/19/2008 Field Trip: State Capitol

2008-01-04T19:07:00.000-07:00

A local field trip to the newly restored state capitol building. Meet at the main entrance at 6:00. Self guided tour information is available, and the building is open until 8pm. Tripods ok.

07/09/2008 - 07/14/2008: NSA Convention

2008-01-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

We will not be holding a regularly scheduled meeting in July. Instead, everyone is invited to attend the 2008 NSA convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

06/27/2008 - 06/28/2008 Field Trip: TBD

2008-01-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

We will travel to a scenic location in the state and enjoy a weekend of stereo shooting. More details and sign up information to come.

05/20/2008 Meeting: NSA Shows & Mounting

2008-01-04T18:47:00.001-07:00

View three shows presented at the 2007 NSA/ISU convention. We'll also discuss and demonstrate stereo mounting. Come brush up your skills or share your knowledge with others.

06/17/2008 Meeting: USS Competition

2008-01-04T18:34:00.002-07:00

An open competition for still film and digital images from club participants. Judging and critique by club members. Prizes awarded for Best Landscape, Best Human Interest, and Best of Show. More details to come.

04/15/2008 Meeting: New Member Night

2008-01-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

A special night to welcome new members and show a variety of stereo media. Bring a friend!

03/18/2008: Digital Night 1

2008-01-04T18:25:00.000-07:00

This will be the first of two meetings this year dedicated to digital stereo photography. We will be discussing and viewing digital projection and equipment. Feel free to bring your digital equipment to show and tell.

02/19/2008 Meeting: PSA Show & Judging

2008-01-04T18:21:00.000-07:00

We will be viewing and judging a traveling competition slide show organized by the PSA. Before the show, Ken Luker will discuss some things to look for as criteria in judging good stereo photography.