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Since
1980, three-dimensional imagery has been at the core
of SCIENCE AND DESIGN's research.
This
web site will give you an idea of our major innovations
(Hologravure) and will introduce you to and help familiarize
you with the full array of today's different 3D technologies.
Today,
thanks to a growing number of industrial partners; e.g.,
United States and Asia, already making use of some of
our research, SCIENCE AND DESIGN gives you the tools
to be creative.
Enjoy
your visit!
HOLOGRAVURE
- Definition
Hologravure: Interferometry
science in Graphic Arts. Optical construction of fringes
by interferences, used in graphic design. The image
is based on a 3D effect, created through traditional
printing methods.
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Excerpt from Science Encyclopedia. Le Livre de Poche,
Collection "La Pochothèque", (registration
of copyright 06/1998, France), under an article
entitled, "Stereoscopy":
"...
Recently, by means of hologravure,
some procedures were set up which directly produce
three-dimensional effect without the use of special
equipment for vision."
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Our
three-dimensional technologies are unique in the world.
There have been progressive and exponential generational
developments beginning with the lined backgrounds and
multiplicity of planes in space.
The
second generation introduced half-tinted metal effects
and embossing, as well as the ability to work directly
on the design to achieve the desired effect.
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First
generation
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HOLOGRAVURE
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HOLOGRAVURE
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HOLOGRAVURE
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3D
with
fringes
per moiré
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3D
with
fringes
per design
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3D
with
plain
backgrounds
(light
interference no longer visible)
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depth:
about 2 cm
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depth:
2 cm - 4 cm
+
3D
the
helicoidal (spiral) design is in the space
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geometric
objects imbricated in space
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The
third and most recent generation can produce plain backgrounds,
nonvisible interferences, flat geometrical objects as
well as volume or information in space. Unique new products
arising from our technologies of optical impression
(speckle, diamond effects, etc.), will give traditional
2D creations another dimension and another aspect in
space with the harmonious mixing of these two dimensions
on the same support.
Each
new generation of Hologravure has developed at an exponential
rate. However, this does not mean that earlier versions
or achievements are out of date. New products complete
creative tools, making them more and more original and
sophisticated.
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First
and second generation
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First,
second and third generation
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HOLOGRAVURE
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HOLOGRAVURE
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HOLOGRAVURE
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3D
with
fringes
per moiré and
per design
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by-product
rendering
of a
satellite map
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3D
with
fringes
per moiré, dynamic effects and volume (sphere)
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depth:
2 cm - 4 cm
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by-product
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depth:
about 4 cm
dynamic effects: background
half-volume: sphere
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This
entirely new concept takes you on a trip through the
world of images and beyond. It opens the door to a new
concept of space, using traditional images or computer
based creations and standard printing colors.
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complete up to date collection of 3D pictures may
be viewed in enlarged sizes
in the various 3D
galleries. Just click on "3D
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