How do I calculate pixels number

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the number of pixels corresponding to the distance between children's eyes for the purpose of determining parallax in 3D video. Participants explore the relationship between physical distance and pixel representation, particularly comparing adults and children.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that adults have a distance of 2.5 inches between their eyes, which corresponds to 52 pixels, with each eye representing 26 pixels.
  • Another participant questions the clarity of the initial statement and expresses confusion about the calculations presented.
  • A participant reiterates the conversion of 2.5 inches to 52 pixels and seeks to find the pixel representation for a 2.0-inch distance.
  • One suggestion involves using a proportion to calculate the pixel difference for children based on the adult measurements.
  • Another participant proposes a calculation method involving proportions and provides a detailed breakdown of the math, suggesting a final pixel difference of 19 pixels for each eye.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact pixel values for children's eye distance, and there are varying interpretations of the calculations and methods proposed.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the need for clarity regarding the type of screen being used, indicating potential implications for pixel density and resolution, but these aspects remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in 3D video production, parallax calculations, or those working with visual displays may find this discussion relevant.

Telushomey
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Adults need 2.5" between Eyes, but this is too far for kids eyes.
Adults = 2.5" = 52 Pixels difference = left eye 26 pixels, Right eye 26 pixels
Kids = 2.0" = ? Pixels = Left eye ? Pixels = Right eye ? Pixels (less than 26 each eye is all I know)

This is to calculate the parallax in 3D video. I need to know how much pixels kids use, and all I know is it's less than the 52 pixels for Adults eyes.
 
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Telushomey said:
Adults need 2.5" between Eyes, but this is too far for kids eyes.
Adults = 2.5" = 52 Pixels difference = left eye 26 pixels, Right eye 26 pixels
Kids = 2.0" = ? Pixels = Left eye ? Pixels = Right eye ? Pixels (less than 26 each eye is all I know)
I have no idea what you're trying to say here.
Telushomey said:
This is to calculate the parallax in 3D video. I need to know how much pixels kids use, and all I know is it's less than the 52 pixels for Adults eyes.
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So 2.5" is equivalent to 52 Pixels, or 52 pixels = 2.5" inches difference.
52 Pixels = 26 Pixels * 2 (26 pixels each eye)

I need to know how many pixels if the inches used is 2.0 inches difference, not 2.5 inches.
I think I need to use division but don't know how.
 
Use a proportion. 2.5/2.0 = 52/x

What kind of a screen is this you're working with? ~20 pixels/inch seems very low resolution to me.
 
Mark44 said:
Use a proportion. 2.5/2.0 = 52/x

What kind of a screen is this you're working with? ~20 pixels/inch seems very low resolution to me.

It's not resolution, it's for cropping to make parallax either negative or positive.

Maybe this is the way?

2.5 / 2.0 = 1.25
52*1.25 =65
65 - 52 = 13
52 - 13 = 39
38 / 2 = 19 pixels difference each eye.

Thank you Mark44!
 
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