Comparison details:
The attached is an apples-to-apples comparison of similar images captured with and without v3 parallax scanning. Both images were shot using the same RED One digital cinema camera equipped with a v3 MOE 85 mm T2.1 PL-mount prime lens. The v3 On/Off passes were shot within minutes of each other. The camera capture settings were identical. The MOE lens iris and focus setting were identical. The only difference between the two passes is in one the MOE lens had a parallax scan amplitude of zero (off) and in the other pass the parallax scan amplitude was set at 2.0. The digital recordings of both passes were treated identical in all of the post processes that resulted in the presented mp4 movies.
What to look for in the comparisons:
Please pay attention and note the following differences between the two images.
1. The texture of the tree bark and chair have a distinct, realsitic feel in the v3 example.
2. The v3 versions tree trunk and flower pot have significantly more curvature and roundness.
3. There is increased separation and depth between the flowers, tree trunk, and background foliage in the v3 image.
4. Organic materials maintain an untouched, more natural appearance with enhanced texture in the v3 example.
5. Notice the sense of space in the v3 example between the flower pot/stand and the bushes in the background.
6. Note how the gold handle in front of the girl appears to “pop” forward in the v3 image.
7. Unlike 3D produced imagery, you do not need two eyes to view parallax scanned images. Try viewing the material through one eye; this will remove conflicting stereo cues, and it makes the difference between the top and bottom example more obvious.