It it's not 3D, it may as well be radio!™

Coming Soon: 3D A to Z

Stereoscopic 3D – made famous in the 1950s by films such as House of Wax and Creature from the Black Lagoon – is back. This time it is here to stay thanks to technological advances and improved use of 3D as an immersive storytelling technique. In addition to 3D theatrical feature films, there are now 3D concerts, sporting events, documentaries, game shows, commercials, and video games. They are delivered via broadcast television and Internet download, on DVD and Blu-ray, and on digital billboards, kiosks, and cell phones (where they can be viewed without special glasses). According to a 2010 report by Futuresource Consulting, “Just about every aspect of a 3D production from script writing, through lighting and visual effects to editing requires new disciplines. It’s a whole new learning process.” The best way to learn the vocabulary of these new disciplines is by reading 3D A to Z, coming soon to a bookstore near you.

Suggest New Terms

Every Hollywords® dictionary strives for the 4 C’s of dictionary-writing: to be Clear, Concise, Complete, and Correct. For our 3D dictionary to be complete, we must search out terms important to the creation, presentation, and perception of all types of stereoscopic works. We do this by scanning books and articles written on the topic, by reviewing related academic materials, by talking to subject matter experts, and by asking for help from the general public—namely you.

If there are any words, phrases, tools, techniques, or concepts, from the long history of stereography or its vibrant present, that you feel are important to a full understanding of some aspect of stereography and clear communication among professionals and enthusiasts, please let us know. The terms we have already identified can be found in our 3D term list. Others may be suggested by writing us at info@hollywords.org.

Illustrations Needed

Finding the perfect image to illustrate a particular term, concept, or technique is always a challenge. It must:

Clearly depict the point being made;
Look good in print (often at a relatively small size);
Reproduce well in black-and-white (since color cannot always be guaranteed); and,
Be available for license without fee.

The editors always acknowledge the source of every illustration used, but cannot afford to pay for that use.

If you have 3D-related images, instructional diagrams, physical devices, historic artifacts, etc., we are very interested in considering their use as an illustration in the new Hollywords® 3D dictionary. Please see the 3D terms list for the headwords (terms and synonyms) presently in the dictionary manuscript and an indication of the types of illustrations we are looking for.

If you have something that might be of help, please contact us at info@hollywords.org.

Stereoscopic Still Images

While Hollywords® has traditionally focused on moving images, stereo still images have been in continuous production and popular use since 1832, surviving the introduction of new forms of mass entertainment – radio, movies, television, and the Internet – and the boom-and-bust cycle of 3D theatrical motion pictures. The unique language and history of this important segment of the stereoscopic world is covered by 3D A to Z in both text and images.

Stereoscope

For more information, please contact us at info@hollywords.org.