DESIGN FOR CHANGE + 3D

Lenticular can create compelling illusions but not every design makes an effective lenticular image. Understanding the strengths of the medium is critical to producing high quality lenticular prints. Parallax Printing will optimize your project for maximum impact and bring your designs to life.

LENTICULAR PRINTING

Go BIG! Parallax Printing leads the way in high quality large format lenticular printing services. From posters to murals we use the latest printing technologies and match projects with materials for the best possible effect. We specialize in custom lenticular printing and pay attention to details at every step of the process, producing world class results with all of our projects.

EXHIBITION QUALITY LENTICULAR

Our lenticular prints are found in galleries and museums as well as tradeshows and kiosks, all produced with a commitment to making lenticular the best it can be. We care about color, longevity and finishing and choose the best materials and methods to create a truly high end product. From New York to Los Angeles and all around the globe Parallax Printing is the leader in quality lenticular printing.

Lenticular creates interactive, engaging effects on a flat printed surfaces, images with a magic quality unique among printing processes. With basic knowledge its easy to transform static images into compelling lenticular prints. An understanding of lenticular starts by separating its popular uses into three categories: Flip, 3D and 4D.

FLIP!
Effects that involve change are known as flip effects. This can be a simple two-flip, like a before and after sequence, or a short animation like the classic winking eye. Flip lenticulars have great narrative potential and are easy to set up making them one of the most popular lenticular effects. Any two images can be made into a flip image and sequences of up to 30 frames can be used for animations. See our Design Resources page for more information on preparing flip/animated images for printing.

3D
Lenticular also produces compelling illusions of dimensionality. A variety of approaches can be used to create 3D including multi camera rigs, camera sliders, rotating platforms and digital workflows using depth maps or 3D models. Artists with experience in these areas can upload files for easy 3D lenticular output. Those needing assistance can consult our tutorial on the subject or have their 2D images professionally converted to 3D.

4D AND BEYOND
Combining both change and 3D is known as 4D. This advanced technique can be extremely effective when used well. Lenticular prints that portray both dimension and movement appear living, bringing the full spectrum that lenticular has to offer. For help in setting up 4D images please contact us.

Lenticular may also be used experimentally in ways that are neither strictly flip, 3D or 4D. Lenticular prints refract light in interesting ways, for example, and its luminous qualities present opportunities all by itself. Images can also be printed out of register, creating moire effects, and depth effects can be inverted creating unclear spatial relationships. Getting started in lenticular quickly reveals a range of interesting uses for the medium.

PRINTING
A quality lenticular print is the result of a dozen things going right starting with the production of the lenticular plastic and ending with the trimming of the final piece. The prints made by Parallax Printing are created using the highest quality materials like PETG plastics and polyester films, pigment heavy inks and UV stabilized PH neutral adhesives. They survive the scrutiny of gallery environment even if they are short term bus shelter posters. There can be a lot to consider when making lenticular output but the process does not have to be overwhelming. Parallax Printing will show you how easy it is to transform your idea into a compelling, interactive work of art!