How to Make Stereoscopic 3D Photos with a Single Camera
You do not need a twin-lens camera to make convincing stereo photographs. In this 45-minute film, photographer Andrew Brooks walks through the whole single-camera method: take the left image, shift sideways, take the right image, then merge the pair into a 3D picture. He works mostly with a smartphone, but the technique applies to any camera.
What you will learn
- How to capture a stereo pair by moving one camera between shots
- Combining the two frames into a 3D image with a free app
- Doing the same alignment by hand in Photoshop
- A slideshow of finished stereo photographs for ideas and inspiration
Why it is worth your time
The “cha-cha” method shown here is the cheapest way into 3D photography and the best way to understand stereo base and alignment before buying dedicated gear. Pair it with our complete guide to stereoscopic photography for the theory behind the spacing between shots.
