3D Division (3DD): Basics & Background
This Division provides information, activities, and services for all those interested in 3D Photography.
Definition
The content or subject matter of an image submitted to a 3DD program or activity is unrestricted. There may be a theme specified for some PSA-recognized 3DD exhibitions and the exhibition's definition of the theme should be consulted.
Division Membership
PSA members qualify for membership of the 3D Division (3DD) by: being an Officer or Director in the 3DD; earning a Star Rating in the 3DD; or participating in the Non-Star Competition, the Sequence Competition, the Traveling Competition, or a Study Group in the 3DD.
3DD PSA Journal News Editor
Calendar
| July 23 |
Sequence Competition - entry deadline |
| August 26 |
Photo of the Year - entry deadline |
| October 5 |
Traveling Competition - entry deadline |
| October 13 |
Non-Star Competition - entry deadline |
| November 1 |
Interclub Competition - Club registration deadline |
History
| 1951 |
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PSA Board voted to establish Stereo Division |
| 1952 |
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Stereo Division formed |
| 1952 |
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First Stereo Bulletin for Stereo Division |
| 1952 |
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First PSA Stereo International |
| 1954 |
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PSA Silver Medal Awarded by Stereo Division for Best Slide |
| 1955 |
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First use of Project-O-Juster in PSA International Stereo Division. It pre-aligned slides vertically and horizontally, eliminating further adjustment when shown on screen |
| 1956 |
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Emde Sequence Competition begins. Contributed annually by Emde Products until 1964 |
| 1959 |
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Realist Slide-of-the-Year Award begins. Contributed annually by Realist Inc. until 1966 |
| 1963 |
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Stereo Division Service Awards established |
| 1964 |
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Stereo Sequence Competition begins as a stereo slide program |
| 1966 |
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Slide of the Year Award begins as a Stereo Division Award, changed from Realist Award |
| 1973 |
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PSA Gold Medal first awarded in Stereo Division |
| 1990 |
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Stereo Card Study Group formed |
| 1992 |
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New periodical "Dimensions Three" began |
| 1994 |
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Stereo Cards accepted for the first time by an SD recognized exhibition (Chesapeake) |
| 1995 |
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Slide of the Year changed to Image of the Year |
| 2000 |
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Electronic Digital Internet (EDI) becomes official section of Stereo Division |
| 2010 |
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Name changed to 3D |
| 2011 |
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First 3D Theme Issue of PSA Journal in May with anaglyphs and side by side images. 3D paper optic glasses were included for viewing the anaglyph images . |
| 2011 |
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3D Sequence Competition becomes a digital program |
