Activities and Events:

Art Gallery Show

The Art Gallery will feature the most prominent 3D artists displaying their best work. The entire gamut of 3D images will be displayed – stereoviews in Holmes, ViewMagic, DSEC and large formats; anaglyphs; phantograms; lenticulars; computer generated and hand-drawn; vintage and modern. Hourly docent talks will discuss specific aspects of the displays. If you would like to apply to participate, contact the Art Gallery Chairpersons.

Auction

Members and non-members consign 3D views and equipment, modern and vintage for the annual NSA Spotlight Auction on Friday night.  Viewing usually begins at 6 PM, followed by the auction.  Bids may be mailed in advance.  To attend the auction, you must have a convention badge.   For information on how to consign material, contact the Auction Chairman.

Banquet

The Saturday night banquet includes the presentation of annual and convention awards and features a noted 3D personality as the speaker

Club Room

3D clubs from all over the world have tables highlighting their past and future activities.  For information on how your club or organization can participate, contact the Convention Chairman.

Competition Room

In addition to the traditional stereo view competitions, there will is a competition for other non-projected stereo formats. Entries in NSA and SSA competitions are displayed, with hourly docent talks by selected entrants.  Competitions include both modern and vintage images.  For information on the vintage competitions contact the Vintage Chairwoman.  For modern image competitions, contact the Modern Competition Chairperson.

Equipment Room

A curated display will explain the role of specific equipment in the development of 3D photography.

Exhibit Reception at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida -

Thursday afternoon from 5 PM to 7 PM – for NSA registrants and the Board and Fellows of the HMSF

"Stereoviews of Florida and the Caribbean" is a joint exhibit by the NSA and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. It will feature stereoviews of Florida and the Caribbean from the collections of NSA members and the HMSF permanent collection. It will open in the Lobby Gallery on June 22 and continue to September 9.

The Historical Museum of Southern Florida is centrally located in downtown Miami, at the Metro-Dade Cultural Center Plaza, 101 West Flagler Street. The plaza resembles a Spanish fortress and covers an entire city block. The plaza includes the Historical Museum, Miami-Dade Public Library System Main Library, and the Miami Art Museum. The Metromover Government Center Station opens onto the Plaza and the Miami-Dade Cultural Center parking garage is just across the street.  The Museum website is http://www.historical-museum.org/

Exhibit Room

lenticulars; computer generated and hand-drawn; vintage and modern.  Hourly docent talks will discuss specific aspects of the displays.  For more details, contact the Exhibit Chairperson.

Harbor Tour

Relax with your convention mates after six 3D-action packed days, while enjoying the beautiful homes around Biscayne Bay and adjoining waters.

Hot Miami! Cool 3D!

Convention photographers take advantage of scenic Miami to document the area in 3D during the convention.  The entries will be shown as the last show of the Stereo Theater on Sunday.  E6 slide film will be processed twice per day by a local lab.  Facilities will be available during the convention to mount the slides or format the digital images for projection.

Little Theatre

The theater will present alternative shows which supplement the main Stereo theatre.  These will include activities such as View-Master projection, anaglyph movies and slide critique sessions.  If you have some material which you would to share, contact the Little Theatre Chairperson.

Miami Photo Tour

The Monday tour gives convention attendees a chance to see local sights of interest.  The tour is typically from 8 AM to 5 PM, approximately.  Exact times and itinerary will be posted later.

President's Breakfast

The President gives his State-of-the-NSA talk and members may ask question about the association

Room Hopping
 

Many individuals choose to sell stereo collectibles out of their rooms during the convention.  This is an excellent opportunity to find stereo rarities or to just sit around and chat with old and new friends in the stereo world.

Special Interest Group Meetings

These meetings are for groups with special interests to meet with their like-minded cohorts (and for people who think that they might like to become interested).  Typical groups include View-Master collectors, medium format stereo slides, collectors of 1950/60s vintage slides and Internet 3D discussion groups.  If you would like to chair a meeting, contact the Convention Chairman.

Stereo Theatre

If you are new to the 3D world, this is the place to see the type of photography that is possible with 3D.  The best in 3D slide shows – both film and digital, modern and vintage- are featured in the main stereo theatre.  This is your opportunity to see the best shows in the country with some representation from the rest of the world. Come see some awesome 3D slide shows. If you have been shooting 3D and have a slide show that you can share with an audience, please share it with us.   If you would like to present a show, contact the Stereo Theatre Chairman.

Stereoscopic Society of America Dinner

The SSA is a division of the NSA which exchanges images through the use of circulating folios.  The annual dinner on Thursday night will follow the HMSF reception and be held at a nearby restaurant.  It is open to all SSA members and those interested in joining.  For information about the SSA or to join, contact SSA

Trade Fair

from all over the country, with over 100 tables of vintage and modern items.  Manufacturers will be showing off their latest products.   All will be happy to talk with you.  To get a first crack at what everyone is selling, don’t forget to select the Early Bird Trade Fair Admission on your registration.  If you want to be a vendor at the Trade fair, contact the Trade Fair Chairman.

Workshops

The workshops cover all aspects of creating 3D images, both printed, slides  and projected, in both film and digital formats.  Some sessions will be deal with instruction for new converts to creating 3D images.  Others will cover more advanced topics.  Panel discussions/demonstrations will include the latest in digital 3D cameras. Traditionally workshops have included How to Make Stereo Cards, How to Mount Slides, Using Photoshop, and Making Your Own Viewers or Cameras.  If you want to put on a workshop, contact the Workshop Chairman.

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