4.12.1 - Orienting a stereo-pair of photographs
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What is the role of the principal point in stereoscopic photography?
💡 Hint: Think about where the camera lens focuses during capture.
Why is overlap essential in stereo-pair photographs?
💡 Hint: Consider how humans perceive depth with their eyes.
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What is the principal function of a stereoscope?
💡 Hint: What does each lens of the stereoscope do?
True or False: The absence of overlap in stereo photographs can lead to inaccurate 3D models.
💡 Hint: Consider what overlap contributes to our vision.
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A stereo-pair of two photographs shows a hill and a valley. Describe how you would orient these photographs and what key factors to consider during the process.
💡 Hint: Think about height differences and visual features of the terrain.
While measuring elevation using stereoscopic images, one photograph is excessively tilted. Discuss the implications this might have on the height measurements and how you might correct them.
💡 Hint: Consider how tilt affects perspective and measurement.
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