Lenticular printing is a highly specialised process that creates depth, motion, hd video, film or combinations of these on a thin flat surface without moving parts, special glasses or power. This optometric clinical practice guideline for care of the contact lens patient describes appropriate examination and treatment procedures for. Design examples of several widely used modern lenses are provided. Choosing the right lenticular sheet for an inkjet printer. The notebook 4x5 measures 4 18 by 5 1116 and contains 72 note sheets or 144 pages, bound by a colorful plastic spiral. The design methodology is presented and the evolution of. For multi color imprints, please refer to custom lenticular pricing below. Lenticular lenses lenticular lenses are plastic lenses consisting of an array of optical elements lenticules. Nov, 2015 however, new technologies are being developed that could possibly put an end to 3d glasses.
Design a modern optical system requires the integration of expertise in widely different fields such as, lens design, thermal and mechanical analysis, sensors, etc. Jul 27, 2017 lenticular highplus lenses have a central area with a higher power than the outside of the lens. Lenticular lenses lenticular lenses lenticular lenses are plastic lenses consisting of an array of optical elements lenticules. Lenses and depth of field prepared by behzad sajadi. These are the optical devices that will allow the effects to be seen. Lenticular sheets come in a variety of basic raw material, and understanding the differences will help you in making the right choice for your applications.
Each serves different purposes and helps to correct unique vision problems. About lenticulars lenticular printing, custom promotion. This software fills the gap for a free or low cost, cross platform interlacing solution. Order the lenticular lenses sets for making 3d and flip pictures by yourself. Care of the contact lens american optometric association. Lenticular education kit by humaneyes 3d software for lenticular. Jun 12, 2019 this limitation increases collaboration times and reduces usability of such systems. Modern lens design mcgrawhill professional engineering.
L enticular image creator software, created by jameson bennett. Since most people cannot see all the way to the outside edge of the lens this has been a nonissue. A practical guide to lens design focuses on the very detailed practical process of lens design. Each lenticule acts as a magnifying glass to enlarge and display the portion of.
A lenticular lens sheet consists of a linear array of thick planoconvex cylindrical lenses, known individually as lenticules. This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the united states. Lenticular address book with patriotic stars and stripes. Detailing design methods for a variety of lens forms, this book shows that fixed focus and zoom lenses can be optimized, starting from planeparallel surfaces, in a brief time on a modern fast pc compared to traditional tools that. As the top one in the 3d fied,with the development and innovation of 3d industry. Ok3d have opened up chinese market for twentitysix years. The keratometer is a poor guide to overall corneal shape as it assesses only the central 3. Lentils are tiny orange, green, or brown pulses popular with vegetarians andnothey have nothing to do with how book covers work. The lens s ability to withstand extreme weather depends on the type of plastic from which it is made. Design and fabrication of optical system for timemultiplex. A film made of cylindrical lenses molded in a plastic substrate as shown in above picture, can be.
On this paper we present an assessment of the area of interaction of users in a multiuser vr system that uses lenticular lenses. Pdf lenticular lens arrays are widely used in the printed display industry and. Sue peabody learned of the art of computer game design, which was then. Eindhoven university of technology master rayoptics analysis of. Us6843009b2 lenticular folding card, card case, and book. We manufacture lenticular sheet made of petg, apet, and acrylic resins. Lens design is, therefore, a strong component of a wellrounded education in optics, and a skill valued by industries employing optical engineers. Lenticular lenses have been previously used to separate users in multiuser vr systems. A french painter, goisclair used a technique similar to lenticular lenses to create a multidimensional effect. Automatic and quasiautonomous computational methods and techniques is the first book that interactively describes the newest modern lens design tools. In general, lenticular arrays can create from interlaced printed.
Convex lenses bulge out in the middle like lentils, while concave lenses cave in in the middle and bulge out at the edges. The first lenticular lenses were produced in 1930 by victor anderson, mainly for advertisements and promotions. To give you a better idea of what lenticular printing is all about and how it works, we will give you a small guided tour behind the scenes of lenticular printing technology. Choosing right lens sheet lenticular design and cylinder. The shape resembles a fried egg, because there is a very high concentration of magnification in on small area. A variety of effects can be usedand some even combinedyet, many times the best ideas use the least amount of effects. Lenticular printing is a technology in which lenticular lenses are used to produce printed. Here a central portion of the lens is grounded to have the power and this is called the aperture. A lenticular lens sheet consists of a linear array of thick planoconvex cylindrical lenses, known individually as. Jul 11, 2014 lenticular lens sheet material, lenticular printed products lenticular effects web. A novel inverted telephoto four mirror zoom system with large field of view fov was designed over a wide spectral bandwidth.
Lenticular printing allows for two or more images flipsframes in the same space on one printed piece. Lenticular printing is a technology in which lenticular lenses a technology that is also used for 3d displays are used to produce printed images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles. Lenticular definition of lenticular by the free dictionary. These lenses display two sets of the same image and direct the light emanated from the images to your eyesone image per eye. Colorful, high impact 3d lenticular sheets suitable for various applications. Current developments in lens design and optical engineering vi proceedings of spie, vol. While advancements in the field over the past two centuries have done much to transform it from the former category to the latter, much of the lens design process remains encapsulated in the experience and knowledge of industry veterans. Dp lenticular sells high quality lenticular plastic sheets and rolls. Lenticular plastic sheets for offset, digital and flexo. The most common example is the lenses used in lenticular printing, where the technology is used to give an illusion of depth, or to make images that.
Pdf advances in lenticular lens arrays for visual display. Motionprint design guide download our artwork guide for lenticular artwork for the best lenticular effects, here is a set of guidelines for optimizing your designs to make the most of our amazing lenticular printing technology. With its glossy white pvc backing, it is versatile enough. If you have a strong concept, lenticular designing becomes a much easier task. Lenticular sheets made from other resins, such as polycarbonate and polypropylene, can be manufactured on a custom order basis. Proceedings volume 5874, current developments in lens design and optical engineering vi. Given the longevity and frequency your company and its message is viewed, this is a great. At a fixed viewing distance, an object of known size will be imaged and the image size will depend on the radius of curvature of the reflecting surface fig. Contentadaptive lenticular prints disney research studios.
Pdf advances in lenticular lens arrays for visual display invited. Poor design can lead to doubling, small jumps, or a fuzzy image, especially on. Lenticular lens arrays are widely used in the printed display industry and in specialized applications of electronic displays. Large photographic backlit lenticular or lensfree 3d panel is an attractive method to. This website has been developed to give you more insights about lenticular sheet material and the applications it can be used for. Lenticular imagery, the types of photos which change depending on the viewing angle, are really common in childrens books and display advertising, but its also possible to create a simple lenticular image yourself using your own photography. Making an eyecatching lenticular print is the combination of good art and science. Correcting lenticular astigmatism by reinstating the.
Lenticular magazine and book covers are being used along with lenticular dvd and bluray packaging and posters promoting the great new developments in 3d movies. Professor bonnet developed a number of patented camera designs and imaging. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. This nondirectional and flexible fabric can be made into pencil cases, key chains, luggage tags, coasters, placemats, notebooks, appliques etc. Rigid contact lens fitting 6 latter lens, the tear lens. When viewed behind a lenticular lens, each eye sees a different view of the image, and the image appears to have objects or scenery that recede back into the image, or appear to float off the surface of the image. Lenticular is an adjective often relating to lenses.
Pdf elliptical lenticular lens arrays are shown to significantly improve image quality. Lens design and printed optics while a broad body of. Read more about the importance of depth and focal points and design considerations for lenticular 3d on our lenticular expert blog. In order to understand interlacing, it will help if you have a good degree of working knowledge with graphic programs, resolution factors, output devices, proofing methods, imagesetters, and offset litho printing. In particular, the miyakeapple view provides an excellent imaging platform for evaluating the. This definition provides us with a point at which a gos complex lens voucher may be issued. Also, applying a strokeborder outline to type helps control the appearance of color leaks that result from the magnification of the image by the lenticular lens. The lenticular lens is manufactured to have a focal length that corresponds to its thickness. This design gives the wearer the appearance of having largerthan. Printing a pitch range test with home illusion and choosing the best pitch for use in final rendering.
Therefore, this book can be used with any lens design software. Dec 14, 2016 printing a pitch range test with home illusion and choosing the best pitch for use in final rendering. It is scratch and water resistant, perfect for everyday items. For some practitioners it also signals the threshold at which simple dispensing becomes complex dispensing. The process of designing lenses is both an art and a science. Lenticular postcards are great for handing out at trade shows. The lenticular lenses of the lens array optical system receive the light.
Dimension offers a wide range of quality lenticular products. The connection between lentil and lenticular is simply a matter of words. The name lenticular is derived from the special material used for printing. Lenticular lenses is an ageold technique that has evolved immensely over the years, and is being used even today. The art of computer game design by chris crawford preface to the electronic version. The most common example is the lenses used in lenticular printing, where the technology is used to give an illusion of depth, or to make images that appear to change or move as the image is viewed from different. Lenticular lenses are small lenses located on top of the display. Lenticular lenses these lenses have been created particularly for use in high powers. One of the most important aspects of designing lenticular is the concept. Lenticular lenses are corrective eyeglass lenses that are used in extreme cases. Welcome to website3d lenticular softwarelenticular lens. Lenticular printing is a technology in which lenticular lenses a technology that is also used for 3d displays are used to produce printed images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles examples of lenticular printing include flip and animation effects such as winking eyes, and modern advertising graphics that change their. Understanding pitch pitch is the count of lenticules per inch in a certain lenticular lens, measured in lpi.
Our light field analysis differs as our goal is to determine the best angular and spatial resolution tradeoff. Design and architecture of an affordable optical routing. Dos and donts of lenticular design lenstar lenticular. Choosing the correct lens is just as important as choosing a beautiful scene. A lenticular lens is an array of magnifying lenses, designed so that when viewed from slightly different angles, different images are magnified. This viewing angle is preserved in the multiview full resolution stereo image design, which allows for simultaneous. The computer program oslo was used to design the work, but the writeups are programneutral. Circle of confusion from basic photographic materials and processes, stroebel et al. Large format lenticular sheet micro lens technology, inc. Feb 08, 2014 current developments in lens design and optical engineering vi proceedings of spie, vol. The lenticular lenses of the lens array optical system receive the light and deflect the light. This new lens design is called a lenticular freeform lens. Ok3d international group limited founded in 1992, we are specializing in the 3d software development with 3d photo design and inkjet printing,3d lenticular offset printing or 3d lenticular lens sheet. Pdf improvements in lenticular lens arrays design and fabrication.
Printed on paper and laminated with a 100% recyclable pet 75lpi lenticular lens, the shelf dangler display protects the images from dirt and water, making this an ideal display for restaurants, grocery stores and table display for the hospitality industry. A picture book, folding card, or cardcase, and modifications for larger displays, all of which show filmlike animation, as well as other types of lenticular images, and all of which include embodiments allowing interchangeable images, as well as accommodating standard computerprinter printouts, which have been made with accompanying software. As of today we have 75,403,193 ebooks for you to download for free. Each lpi for our lenticular blanks comes in 3 sizes, measuring 4 x 6, 5 x 7, and 6 x 8. The art of game design a book of lenses jesse schell carnegie mellon university amsterdam boston heidelberg london new york oxford paris san diego san francisco singapore sydney tokyo morgan kaufmann publishers is an imprint of elsevier. How lenticular technology works lenticular printing. Every step from setup specifications to finalizing the design for production is discussed in a straight forward, tangible way.
With its 3d lenticular cover, our notebook is a great and practical promotional product that is widely used by everyone. When searching for literature on the nature of gaming and its relationship to narrative in 1997, prof. Lentricular and progressive lenses are two very common types of eyeglasses that are used. Designing for 3d lenticular the lenticules for 3d always run vertically in order to accommodate binocular disparity the principle that your right eye and left eye view a scene from. Lens design and printed optics while a broad body of work for lenssystem. Calibration of a lenticular lens sheet with home illusion. This text was originally composed by computer game designer chris crawford in 1982. More aesthetic aspheric lens designs are sometimes fitted. In this study, a novel autostereoscopic 3d display design based on our patent specification is proposed and demonstrated. The adhesive backing makes it easy to stick to your lenticular picture. Subscribe to my free lenticular technology and business newsletter, free 8days lenticular technology course and get free articles, tips and tricks about lenticular pictures manufacturing and establishing profitable lenticular business, as well as exclusive offers on variety of supplies from. This paper addresses the specific technological challenges of autostereoscopic 3d displays and presents a novel optical system. A new design and algorithm for lenticular lenses display ieee xplore. I honestly think those nasty fake pdf sites that use loads of domains and look the same are sponsored by the publishers, theyre really effective at masking any legit pages.
A variety of effects can be usedand some even combinedyet, many times the best ideas use the least amount of. Lenticular 3d shelf dangler custom design lantor, ltd. There are many different types and the differences can be hard to completely understand. Current technologies are now allowing personal computers and consumer level printers to create images with fine resolution to create dazzling effects under lenticular lenses.
Since more than 15 years, dp lenticular is supplying the printing market as well as artists with the best lenticular sheets. Lasers ebook oida reports opn centennial ebooklets. Lenticular geology, adjective describing a formation with a lensshaped crosssection. In fact, the most common cause of ghosting is when images on the same lenticule lens have too much color contrast. Choosing the correct types of lens for your vision problem can be tricky and confusing. When viewed from different angles, different areas under the lens are magnified. Our extensive experience enables us to offer expert creative advice and design tips, ensuring the best possible results. Physical space performance mapping for lenticular lenses in. In 2012, dan kainens first photicular book safari was published, with processed. The lenticular lens is manufactured from various types of plastic petg, pvc, acrylic. See more ideas about optical illusions, lenticular printing and tunnel book. Color contrast is the most difficult design challenge for the graphic designer who is not used to designing artwork for lenticular.
Three product versions blank, one color imprint, and custom lenticular address book 4 x 5 vibrant colors create a memorable experience for your audience memorable, eye catching 3d lenticular designs plastic spiral bound for easy flipping through the pages printed on paper and laminated with a high quality pvc 75 lpi lenticular lens. The price list on 60 lpi lenticular sheets best for 3d pictures with adhesive layer on the back. The lenticular plastic sheet has one smooth side this is the side you print on while the other side is made of lenticules. Most inkjet printers have a media thickness limitaton of 1520 mils and the inks will not adhere to plastic sheets without an ink receptive coating added to the sheet. The design of a special contact lens to treat lenticular astigmatism is similar to the design of a contact lens to treat corneal astigmatism by means of orthoculogy or ortho c as outlined in the paper correcting corneal astigmatism by reinstating the correct neuromuscular message.
For specific sets of parameters, for instance the 7 view example above k offset0, a9. We have a large lenticular lens supply with 40, 50, and 70 lpi, blanks with adhesive for lamination of the interlace print. They often have a trifocal lens with 10to15 diopters in the center, making this area quite thick, while the rest of the lens remains thin enough to fit in the glasses frame. Lenticular 6 ruler w toy train carrying books lantor, ltd. A lenticular lens sheet consists of a linear array of thick plano. If you would like to order more then one lenticular lenses set, please, do not hesitate to ask me a discount.
History of lenticular and related autostereoscopic methods pdf. Its resistance to vandalism, scratches, breakage and fire is determined by the plastic used. The relative lower resolution of inkjet printers require the larger pitch of the lower lpi lenticular lens sheets to accurately create the multiple images of a lenticular image. Next to lenticular playing cards or business cards, lenticular rulers and lenticular postcards, also lenticular posters, lenticular billboards or lenticular covers are being used now. If your psd contains layers with text, they should be located close to zero plane to avoid blurriness. Field guide to lens design 2012 bentley publications. Lenticular imaging using the miyakeview has been one of the most popular research tools in ophthalmic imaging studies since 1985. The field of vision is about the same as most standard eyeglasses, but the uv protection and the appearance is that of an 8base pair of sports sunglasses. Layers should be ordered in the file according to their depth ordering. Just as with any plastic, lenticular sheets also have a set of specifications for different uses and applications. This is done in order to avoid having overly thick lenses.