

HLMV (Half-Life Model Viewer) is the program used to preview 3D models. Unlike your average converted 3D film, the Rift gives you levels of subtle depth. But the Rift is easily the best 3D I've ever seen. To make these lenses at home, you would need one sheet of counterclockwise circular polarized plastic, and one sheet of clockwise polarized plastic (also called left- and right-handed). This is an amazing 3D SFM model of terrain from the Source Filmmaker workshop. I had mentioned in a previous thread that I dislike 3D in the theater, and do not use the 3D display in my home, due it's issues (darker image, glasses, eye-strain). Modern 3D glasses usually use circular polarized light, which doesn't require the viewer to keep his head still while watching. The actual explanation of polarized light is more technical than described above.

Just make sure to rotate both lenses at the same time, since they should always be made from film oriented exactly 90º apart. This is the most common design, but you may need to rotate the lens while looking at the 3D image to see what works. Rotate the film another 90º in either direction, and cut out the second lens. X Research source Rotate the film 45º from the vertical, then cut out a lens. But if you're interested in the project, purchase a sheet of "linearly polarized" or "plane polarized" plastic film.
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Making these glasses at home is probably more expensive than buying a pair, especially since any theater experience or TV that relies this technology probably comes with a pair of glasses.
