The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Joshua Heineman have launched an innovative project -- the NYPL Stereogranimator -- that turns old stereograph images into modern GIFs.
A stereograph is the combination of two still images that have been shot at two different angles that, when viewed through a stereoscope, will create a 3D image. Heineman discovered that these stereographs could be turned into modern-day animated GIFs, resulting in an interesting image that is both moving and three-dimensional. Subsequently, Heineman and the New York Public Library created the NYPL Stereogranimator, an online DIY program that lets users turn one of the 40,000 stereographs from the library's collection into a GIF and 3D anaglyph. Try it out by visiting the NYPL Stereogranimator site.
What's Driving This Trend
- Stereograph-to-gif Conversion
- Convert old stereograph images to modern GIFs, opening up new possibilities for storytelling and preserving historical documents.
- DIY Image Manipulation
- Online DIY programs like NYPL Stereogranimator offer users the ability to create new media from existing images, which presents new opportunities for creative expression.
- 3D and Animated Content
- With the popularity of virtual reality and an increased focus on producing engaging digital content, 3D and animated content creation is becoming a burgeoning area for digital media specialists.
Who This Affects Most
- Archives and Museums
- Digitization and manipulation of archived content can increase engagement and create new opportunities for storytelling for archival institutions.
- Design and Creative Services
- DIY image manipulation tools are opening up new opportunities for creative professionals to explore new mediums and create engaging media for their clients.
- Digital Media Production
- With the growing demand for 3D and animated content, digital media production houses will be able to meet this demand by employing skilled specialists for content creation.
