Re: Two Color, Full Color and Dr. Land
William Laven (wmlaven@platinotype.com)
Tue, 19 May 1998 20:07:33 -0700 (PDT)
>Here is a question for some of you. I remember seeing some demonstrations
>of experiments conducted by Dr. Edwin Land which seemed to indicate that
>only 2 colors are required for some full color applications. The program
>was several years ago, and I am not sure of all the details of the
>demonstration. As I recall, it had much to do with the brain's ability to
>add missing information to the scene. I do remember the full color
>reproductions of flowers made with during the demos. Anyone else remember
>this or can any of you provide some missing information?
>
>He also discussed depth perception and how it is not a big factor for
>people who have had stereoscopic vision at some point in their life, but
>lost an eye due to injury or disease. The brain creates the depth clues.
>
>RM
I remember an article from 5-8 years ago (G), maybe in Science mag, about
Land's work with 2-colors that provided an explanation. Does anyone else
remember that? Any more complete info out there?
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