SECTION 1 |
THE
BASICS |
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Chapter 1:
Introduction to Holography |
Holograms Are Everywhere
9
Major Attributes Of Holograms 9
Parallax, Dimension, And Depth 10
Conventional Stereo Imaging 10
Images That "Project" Out Of The Hologram 10
How Holograms Are Recorded 10
Some Commercial Applications Of Holography 11
The Holographic Process 12
Two Types Of Lasers Can Be Used 12
Recording Materials 13
Artwork Origination 13
Incorporating LCDs 14
Lighting Holograms Properly 13
Use A Single, Bright "Point" Source Of Light 13
Avoid Multiple Lights And Diffuse Lighting 13` |
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Chapter 2: Design
and Artwork |
Artwork Origination
15
Common Ways Of Making A Master 15
Method 1: 3D Model Making 16
Method 2: 2D/3D Artwork 16
Method 3: A Series Of Pictures 19
Method 4: Dot Matrix Machines 20
Production Steps—Creating A 2D/3D Hologram 17 |
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Chapter 3: In the
Studio 21 |
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Basic Production Techniques
21
Two Major Categories Of Holograms 21
Making A Transmission Hologram 22
Viewing The Image Using A Laser 22
Why We See An Image: A Simple Explanation 22
Making A Reflection Hologram 23
Positioning The Holographic Image 23
Image Projection Of Holograms 24
Rainbow Holograms 24
Making A Holographic Stereogram 25 |
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Chapter 4:
Exhibition Holograms 27 |
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Introduction 27
Common Misconceptions, Myths And Reality 28
Large Format Holograms - An Interview 30
The Basics 30
Current Work 32
Evolving Techniques 33
The Future 35 |
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Chapter 5:
Holograms as Giftware 37 |
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The Commercialization Of
Artistic Holography 37
The Chain Of Distribution 38
Categories Of Merchandise 42
Opening A Shop—Basic Guidelines 43 |
SECTION 2 |
NEW
TECHNOLOGIES |
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Chapter 6: Color Holography 47 |
Color
Photopolymer Holograms Are Here! 47
Previous Limitations 47
A Solution From DuPont 48
Dai Nippon Printing Co. Succeeds 48
DNP Produces "True Image" Holograms 49
Holographic Recording Materials 49
Lasers And Optics 49
The Manufacturing Process 50
Production Capacity 50
Price 50
Photopolymer Related Patents By DNP 51
Color Photopolymer – General Information 52
RGB Holographics – A New Production Facility 52
H Space ™ – Experienced Team Assembled 52
Zebra Imaging, Inc. – Full-Color, Large Format 53
Largest Hologram To Date 53
Full-Parallax, Scalable Images 53
Computer Peripheral For 3D Output 53
Krystal Holographics, Inc. – Multicolor Work 54
Coloring Fabrics Using Holographic Technologies 55
Creating Glitter And Solid Colors 55
Three Manufacturing Methods 55
Film/Fabric Laminates 55
Fabrics Prepared From Diffraction Filaments 56
Direct Embossing On Fabric 56
The Potential Market For Holographic Fabrics 57
Existing Markets 57
Holographically Colored Fabrics 57 |
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Chapter 7: Emerging
Technologies 59 |
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Sony’s
Instant Portrait Printing System 60
How The System Operates 60
The Hologram Printer’s Evolution 60
Holographic Printers For Embossed Holograms 61
Sony Initially Makes Reflection Holograms 61
Details About The Sony System 62
System Specs 62
A One-Step, Edge-Lit, Hologram Instant Printer 63
Future Developments 63
A Real-Time, Full-Color, Holographic Display 64
The ARL Holographic Set-Up 64
New Recording Material 64
How Do The Crystals Work? 65
Optimizing Image Playback 65
Color Reproduction 65
A "Real Time" 3D Imaging System 65
Unsolved Problems And Limitations 66
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SECTION 3 |
MATERIALS |
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Chapter 8: Laser
Fundamentals 69 |
Laser
Fundamentals 69
Properties Of Electromagnetic Waves 71
Particle Properties Of Light 74
Laser Theory 75
Additional Properties Of Lasers 78
Types Of CW Lasers Used In Holography 80
Argon-Ion Lasers 80
Helium-Cadmium (HeCd) Lasers 81
Helium-Neon (HeNe) Lasers 83 |
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Chapter 9:
CW Lasers 85 |
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Ion
Lasers Improve; DPSS Lasers Introduced 85
Ion Lasers Continue To Evolve 86
DPSS Lasers 86
DPSS Lasers for Holography 87
Conclusion 87
Coherent, Inc. Laser Group 88
Verdi™ Dpss Laser 88
Suitable Water-Cooled Ion Lasers 88
Infinity Nd:Yag 88
Spectra-Physics 89
HeNe Lasers 89
Stabilized Water-Cooled Ion Lasers 89
Diode-Pumped Solid-State Lasers 89
Melles Griot 90
HeNe Lasers 90
Other Suitable CW Lasers 90
Diode Laser For Interferometry 90
LiCONiX 91
Large-Frame HeCd Lasers 91
Mid-Frame HeCd Lasers 91
Alternative Sources For Lasers 92
Laser Refurbishing and Repair 93
Refurbishing Gas Lasers 93 |
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Chapter
10: Pulsed Lasers 95 |
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Pulsed,
Neodymium Glass Lasers For Holography 95
Ruby vs. Neodymium 95
Choosing A Pulsed Laser 94
New Pulsed Laser Systems 98
The Greenstar Lasers 99
Holography Camera Systems 100
Integrated Master/Copy Systems 100
Color Systems 101
Digital Mastering 101
Conclusion 102
A Custom-Built Nd:Yag Pulsed Laser 103
Safety Concerns 103 |
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Chapter
11: Production Equipment 105 |
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Dot
Matrix Hologram Machines 105
Major Attributes 105
Applications 107
Producing Dot Matrix Holograms 107
Basic Theory 107
Creating Gratings 108
Viewing Angle 105
Kinetic Effects 108
Color 108
Some Existing Dot Matrix Systems 108
The Dimensional Arts Light Machine 110
Ahead’s Sparkle System 111
Westmead’s Lightgate 111 |
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Chapter
12: Recording Materials 113 |
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Introduction
To Silver-Halide Materials 113
Current Availability 113
Selecting Silver-Halide Materials 114
The Photochemical Reaction 114
Three Main Factors To Consider 115
Slavich Holography Materials 116
Early Developments 116
Towards The Present 116
Current Products 117
The VRP-M And PFG-01 Materials 117
Recommended Chemistry For VRP-M 115
Recommended Chemistry For PFG-01 117
Latensification 119
PFG-03M 119
PFG-03C 121
Film Substrates 122
New Services For 1999 122
PFG-04 123
Technical Specifications 124
Holographic Recording Technologies 127
The BB Emulsion Series: 123
Characteristics Of The BB Emulsions 123
Processing 124
Developer 124
Bleach 124
Available Formats 124
Special Products 124
Some Recommended References 124
Additional Silver Halide Suppliers 129
Silver-Halide Plates From Holdor 129
Manufacturer’s Specs 129
Red Star Ultra Film 130
Technical Data 130
Polaroid 130
Photopolymer Recording Materials 132
Advantages 132
DuPont Monochromatic Photopolymer 133
Omnidex® 706—A Detailed Look 133
Manufacturer’s Specs 133
Mass Production Process 133
Photoresist Recording Materials 135
Towne’s Precoated Plates 135
Dichromated Gelatin (DCG) 136
One Method For Making DCG Holograms 137
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SECTION 4 |
INDUSTRY
DIRECTORIES |
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Chapter 13:
Business Listings 143 |
International
Business Directory 143
Individuals 196 |
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Cross-Index Tables 203 |
Table 1-
Businesses That Sell or Exhibit Holograms 203
Table 2- Artwork Origination and Mastering Services 208
Table 3- Mass Production / Replication Services 211
Table 4- Application / Finishing / Converting Services 213
Table 5- Lasers, Optics and Related Studio Equipment 214
Table 6- Recording / Replication Materials 217
Table 7 - Hologram Related Production Equipment 217
Table 8- Industrial Holography 218
Table 9 - Education & Resources 221 |
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Index 222 |
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Holography MarketPlace Book Order
Form 224 |
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