Things I Think Are Kinda Cool

3d Projection Mapping videos have been featured here on TITAKC before – all of them involve images and videos displayed on large-scale buildings.  Now for something completely different -

I stumbled on this video created by Mr. Beam…it’s probably the most practical application of the technology I’ve seen yet – imagine being able to completely redecorate your living room with just the click of a button.  For incredibly indecisive and commitment-phobic Libras like myself, this is a dream:

-via Metafilter

-via 9gag

Wow.  I’m officially old.

Click here for more cool examples of 3D…without those nerdy glasses.

Another stunning example of 3D Projection Mapping technology in action…this time in Russia:

-Fly on over to Amsterdam for another amazing 3d Projection Mapping display.

-via MediaVR

The quasi-3D effect is from a simple technology called ‘wiggle stereoscopy‘, where two almost-identical images are quickly alternated back and forth.  Remember when you were in college and you’d stare at those fuzzy pictures until you saw a 3D image?  This is essentially the same thing, except without the nauseating cross-eyed headache.

-via Blue Swami

-via Hillel Steinberg

***If you want to create your own 3D images (and you’re not afraid of a little Javascript) check out this tutorial.  There are also a few user-friendly iPhone apps that make ‘wiggle stereoscopy’ simple.