TriDef Promotions
Google Earth in Stereoscopic 3D!
Would you like to see the world in stereo 3-D? Ever wondered
what the view is like from the top of Mt. Everest? TriDef
TM Visualizer for Google
TM Earth is a driver that enables
you to navigate around the Google Earth in real-time stereo
3-D and take full-screen 3-D screenshots.
For a limited time we are offering a special free
promotion on TriDef Visualizer for Google Earth.
The free trial runs in split-screen 2-D/3-D mode
but enables you to screen capture full-screen 3-D images.
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The upper half is in 2-D
The lower half is in stereoscopic 3-D.
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Screenshots
You can view the images below in 3-D if you wear anaglyph
glasses. Click on an image to see a larger image.
What do I need?
- A PC with a capable Graphics card. The higher quality
your Graphics card and Display, the more you will enjoy the
experience. Please Note: Just being able to run
Google Earth does not mean you will be able to run
Google in 3-D. Certain Graphics cards, are NOT
capable of running Google Earth in 3-D. By default the
Sharp RD3D has a known issue with the graphics card
driver and Google Earth and TriDef Visualizer will not
work. This can now be
resolved.
- An internet connection
- DDD's TriDef 3-D Experience software
- Google Earth (All Version are supported, but Version 4
with textured 3-D buildings and landscapes is best)
Please Note: You will need either a 3-D display or 3-D
glasses (for example, red/blue anaglyph glasses).
How do I install the Free Version?
You need to:
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Download
and install the TriDef 3-D Experience
- If you have not already done so, please download and install Google Earth
Start Google Earth normally. Ensure the "3-D Buildings"
Layer is enabled and then adjust the tilt for maximum effect.
What stereoscopic displays are supported?
A wide range of stereoscopic display devices are supported
including:
- Anaglyph, line interlace, side-by-side (cross-eyed and
parallel)
- Autostereoscopic displays including Arisawa's Xpol,
Sharp's LL151/AL3D/RD3D, Newsight's 32"
- Dual projection, Quadbuffered Stereo (OpenGL stereo)
A full list of supported display is available.
How do I use it to see cool 3-D stuff?
The Colorado River View placemark in Google Earth’s
standard Sightseeing folder is a good place to start
… after that the world is your oyster. If you are
using the version 4 beta, check out textured buildings in
3-D.
Download the following 3-D placemarks (.kmz) to go to places
of interest:
Or better yet take a 3D tour. Download the following files
and press the "Play Tour" button 
Capturing 3-D Images
To capture your Google Earth image in 3-D, simply press the
"Alt" and "Print Scrn" keys simultaneously.
Save the image when prompted by the dialog box.
This image is stored as a .TriDefPhoto file. which can be viewed
using the free demonstration version of TriDef Media
Player.
How do I turn TriDef Visualizer for Google Earth off?
To turn off the stereoscopic render within Google Earth
right click on the TriDef Control Panel icon in the system
tray and select 'Switch Visualizer to 2-D'.
How do I upgrade to the full version?
The full version of the TriDef 3-D Experience can be purchased from our online store.
What else can I do in 3-D?
The TriDef 3-D Experience does a whole lot more, such as:
- Play a wide range of 2-D and 3-D movies and photos, including open format files (.avi, .mpg, .jpg, etc).
- Play 3-D games.
- Enable third party applications to work on 3-D Displays.
- Watch your current 2-D DVDs in 3-D.
Click here for more information
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