Camarada: 3D Camera, 3D Video, 1.9.26 beta

Camarda is the esteemed Grand Prize winner of the renowned Google I/O Experiments Challenge. It is a remarkable 3D camera that empowers you to capture stunning 3D pictures and 3D videos. Witness captivating 3D effects right on your screen or share them with friends. Additionally, it supports various viewing options such as Cardboard VR viewers (stereoscope), red-cyan glasses (anaglyph), parallax view/cross view, and 3D TV.

Solo Mode: This mode allows you to swiftly capture stereoscopic 3D images by panning your smartphone from left to right. The resulting images can be converted into 3D GIFs (smooth wigglegram) or holograms ("tilt card"), parallax view or cross view, or enjoyed using Cardboard VR viewers/red-cyan 3D glasses (anaglyph)/3D TV. Solo Mode works seamlessly irrespective of the camera orientation (portrait or landscape) or camera direction (front or back-facing). It even supports 3D selfies!

Dual-Phone mode: With this groundbreaking mode, Camarada synchronizes and links two smartphones to capture astonishing stereoscopic 3D videos. These videos can then be enjoyed using your Cardboard VR viewer/stereoscope. Camarada's Dual-Phone mode is the world's very first and exclusive mobile app capable of capturing 3D videos. By utilizing a second phone, be it a friend's device or an unused phone gathering dust, you now possess an authentic 3D camera. Consider this an alternative to purchasing a costly 3D/VR camera, which could easily amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

--------------------------------------------------------------

FAQ

1. Can Camarada utilize the dual-lens camera on my phone to capture 3D images/3D videos?
Dual-lens cameras have lenses that are only a few millimeters apart. While technically you can capture "3D" pictures using them, the resulting 3D effect is minimal. Dual-lens cameras are primarily designed for other purposes, such as enhancing image quality.
2. Why is dual-mode necessary for capturing 3D videos?
To achieve true, stereoscopic 3D video, you need two cameras capturing simultaneously from slightly different angles. This is an indisputable requirement rooted in physics and aligns with how our eyes perceive depth. Any "3D camera" app that claims to capture "3D" video using only one phone does not provide stereoscopic 3D at all.
3. Do I need phones of the same model for dual-mode?
No, you don't. Camarada can handle any combination of Android devices effortlessly, accommodating their differences. However, if you possess identical phones, the software can detect and take advantage of this to enhance your 3D experience in some cases.
4. What differentiates solo mode from dual-mode when capturing 3D photos?
Solo mode is ideally used to capture static objects' 3D photos, making it perfect for outdoor scenery and similar subjects. On the other hand, dual-mode is intended for capturing 3D photos of moving objects.
5. I'm a 3D photographer and possess a 3D camera/3D rig/3D MPO pictures. How can Camarada enhance my 3D work?
Camarada is an invaluable asset for you. It can import your existing 3D pictures in MPO or side-by-side jpg/jps formats, effortlessly converting them into 3D GIFs (smooth wigglegram), holograms ("tilt card"), or offering parallax view or cross view formats. This way, your less technical friends can also savor your creations. Powered by advanced Computer Vision algorithms, Camarada excels in auto-aligning your existing 3D MPO images with unparalleled accuracy, thereby enhancing the quality of your 3D pictures. Furthermore, if you're involved in lenticular printing, Camarada generates precise intermediate frames (in-between views), enriching the lenticular printing experience and bringing your prints to life.
6. What purpose do "3D frames" serve in the app?
"3D frames" are a unique feature within this exceptional 3D app. These frames are placed on the zero-disparity plane to stimulate the visual cortex using depth cues other than stereopsis. Similar to split-depth GIFs, this feature remarkably enhances the 3D effect when viewed with naked eyes.