Abstract: A projection apparatus has a strobed light source projecting light through a transparency, the transparency having one or preferably a plurality of narrow slits formed thereon so as to project a light pattern upon an object. The transparency is mounted in a holder which is arranged to be moved across the path of the light source by being mounted in a holder which is driven by a cam. The light source is arranged to be pulsed on when the holder is on a dwell point of the cam. If the transparency has a plurality of slits therein simultaneous display of multiple profiles on an object is performed to provide a large number of profiles in a minimal time span. In the disclosure, two different manners of driving the transparency in the holder are given.

Abstract: A method of combining projected images with a three dimensional set. In the present invention, a three dimensional set of any desired scale is provided. A second set is then built for use by live actors and other desired images to be incorporated into the three dimensional scene. Props are disposed on the second set and corresponds to the three dimensional scenes. These second set props are blacked out so that when photographed they are rendered invisible. A beam splitter is provided in front of the three dimensional set and a monitor is positioned to reflect a video image from the second set on to the beam splitter. The actors and props on the second set are then positioned to achieve the desired scale. For example, the projected image of the actor may be life size, smaller than life size or larger than life size. The actor is then filmed in real time interacting with the blacked out second set props and the image is recorded.

Abstract: A photographic slide assembly comprises a transparency and an activator sheet which are relatively movable. The transparency has an illusion-of-motion dot pattern thereon in an image defining area or areas and the activator sheet has an illusion-of-motion dot pattern thereon which is operationally complementary to the motion pattern of the slide transparency. The activator sheet is supported adjacent to the slide transparency so that the motion pattern of the activator sheet and the slide transparency fall within the field of focus of a slide projector lens when the slide assembly is operationally mounted within the projector.

Abstract: A vibration stabilized image projection system includes a viewing screen supported on a vibratory platform, an image projector supported off the platform in a relatively vibration-free environment for projecting an image toward the screen, and an image stabilizing lens interposed between the projector and screeen for providing an optical link between them. The stabilizing lens is supported on the platform for undergoing vibratory movement therewith in X, Y and/or Z planes and relative to the projector. The lens focuses the image at a stationary position on the screen as the stabilizing lens, screen and platform undergo vibratory movement relative to the projector.

Abstract: A light source focuses light on a revolving, apertured color disc. The portion of the light passing through the moving colored apertures is refracted by a projection lens into a small beam. The beam passes through the peripheral area of two large convex lenses sequentially positioned in the projection path. The optical properties of the two lenses combine to define distant focal surface. Each of the convex lenses has smooth optical irregularities randomly formed on each surface thereof for generating convolutions in the distant focal surface. The two lenses rotate slowly in opposite directions causing a smooth animation of the convolutions on the focal surface. The lens rotation continuously introduces new combinations of optical irregularities into the projection path each of which establishes unique and slowly changing convolution arrangements on the focal surface. The image is viewed on a reflective surface positioned proximate the distant focal surface.

Abstract: A device that enables photographic images, black and white or color, to be projected onto a screen by means of a slide projector and have that image rotate, clockwise or counter-clockwise, and at various speeds of rotation, and to be externally controlled to stop and start on a real time manual basis or on an automatic programmed basis. The slide carrier has a motor mounted thereon and interfaces with the projector in the manner of a normal slide carrier as it moves between storage and projector positions. Electrical connection is made through an interconnecting unit to a control box whereby the speed and direction of the slide rotation are controlled.

Abstract: A projector for casting the image of a section of an object recorded on a hologram includes a laser for illuminating a section of the hologram and a lens for focusing a section of the reconstructed virtual image on a screen. The hologram is formed as a cylindrical section surrounding the object, on film, and is stored on a pair of parallel spools. A coherent light beam illuminates a section of the hologram arrayed between the spools and an adjustment mechanism which moves an optical element in the reconstructing beam path and the projecting lens allows adjustment of the illuminated section along an axis parallel to the spools. The projecting lens assembly has an adjustable focal length allowing it to project images at varying depths of the resultant virtual image.