Understanding Holograms
From Lasers to Light Fields
In memory of Margaret Benyon
Course Curriculum
Several guest speakers will join us for short sessions as a part of most classes. These will be announced as we get close to launching the course.
Session 1
Laser Holograms
Holographic History
Principles of the Interference of Light
Understanding the many kinds of Holograms
Digital Printed Holograms
Where can you see Holograms?
Where can you study "hands-on"?
Session 2
Part 1
Holographic Art
Pioneers of the Field
The International Community of Holographic Artists
Styles of Holograms
Facilities where you can create your own art holograms
Digital tools for creating content for holograms
Part 2
Understanding what is not a hologram - Pepper's Ghost and the myth of Tupak Shakur
Movie special effects - Star Wars and Princess Laia - Star Trek and the Holodeck
Session 3
Steps in the Right Direction
3D Projection Mapping
Lenticular Imaging
Lenticular Stereo Displays
3D TV
Session 4
Volumetric vs VR vs Holographic
Volumetric Displays
Volumetric Data Capture
Photogrammetry
LIDAR
360 Stereo photography and video
VR/AR/XR
Session 5
Understanding Light Fields - The Plenoptic Camera
Capturing Light Fields
Camera Arrays
Computer Graphics
Unity and Unreal Engine
Designing interactive Light Field Images
Session 6
Light Field Displays
Where are we now?
The types of displays currently available
Where are we going?
Displays for the future - but not far away
Panel Discussion with representatives of companies making Light Field Displays