How did stereoscopists create 3D images?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Stereoscopist
Stereoscopists created 3D images by capturing two slightly offset photographs of the same scene, mimicking the human eyes' perspective. These images were then viewed through a stereoscope, which combined them into a single 3D image. The brain interpreted the slight differences in perspective, creating the illusion of depth, allowing viewers to experience a more immersive visual representation.