THREE DIMENSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FROM 1850 TO 2030 – a hobbyists view
William Freeman SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Region:
- London
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £90 plus travel expenses
- Category:
- Hobbies
- Updated:
- 8th September 2025
- Tagged:
- 3D Photos | 3D Pictures | Three Dimensional Photography
People of my vintage grew up enjoying stereo images via the ‘Sawyers View Master’ viewer and its circular photo reels. This original educational device eventually became a popular Disney toy.
I’m a fun photo hobbyist and, occasionally, produce side-by-side stereo images and viewemaster reels for wedding events. Using the same source of camera images, I can produce the less effective anaglyph pictures you view via red/blue coloured glasses. My family think that I’m a bit of a ‘geek’ about this topic, but I’m in good company. Sir Brian May (Astrophysicist and Queen guitarist) is the UK expert on stereoscopy and Johnathan Ross (the TV personality) is an avid stereocard collector. I cannot promise that these people will be joining us during my talk.
Three dimensional photography has been around for many years, far longer than the ‘conventional’ methods we use today. At the height of popularity in late 1890s a stereoscope (3D viewer) and a selevtion of views could be found in every middle and upper-class homes in the United `States.
Stereoscopic viewers, giving a three-dimensional view were used widely during World War 2 to decipher the reality of landscapes from aerial 3D pictures.
I hope to provide and interesting and enjoyable overview of these technologies (even describing how YOU could use them) and a glimpse into where it all could lead
About William Freeman
I am an event speaker and management skills trainer (retired) ; my company developed and ran senior management programmes for large IT companies in UK.
Over the last ten years, or so, I have been a wedding toastmaster, MC and celebrant - and performed MC work at corporate functions.
On a less serious side (although I never took my career seriously), I’ve written one business book ‘The Two Minute Message’ which puts the ‘elevator pitch myth ( and truth) in a sensible perspective. Not exactly Jeffrey Archer levels of sales but dribbles here and there - and I’ve done many business workshops on this, and other topics.
I’ve self-published four books (printed paperbacks) and ten e-books (and counting). One of my talks 'Everybody Has A Book In Them' describes my route to self-publishing and gives practical advice to aspiring writers.
I'm also a freelance cartoonist with two cartoons published in ‘Private Eye’ and thirty or so in ‘The Oldie’ over the years. and a smattering in other publications. You can see my work and cartoon book at waldorfcartoons.com . I’m a very average magician but it gives me fun ( as my wife often points out in a rather patronising manner).
I’m often available at SHORT notice, so do ask.
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