PUBLIC JOURNAL

DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2012 PUBLIC 47/ Parallax: Stereoscopic 3D in Moving Images and Visual Art Publication: Spring 2013 Edited by Janine Marchessault, Dan Adler and Sanja Obradovic The most recent revival of stereoscopic 3D (S3D) moving images, from cinema and television to video games and cell phone applications, signifies a new development in global screen cultures and media technologies. As the stereoscopic technology becomes more available and more studio productions are scheduled for release in S3D format, scholars, artists and industry professionals require a common language for discussing the aesthetics and industry of S3D that goes beyond the current largely technical terminology. Moreover, independent S3D works of art require careful examination in the context of the most recent resurgence of the medium within the mainstream mediascapes. This special issue of PUBLIC will critically analyze the dynamics and significance of the current, past and future developments of S3D. The essays in this issue will explore the aesthetic, economic and cultural implications of using stereoscopic images in the context of contemporary art, media and technology. Interdisciplinary perspectives and artists’ projects are welcome. Potential topics: – hitherto uncharted history of stereoscopic 3D – language and aesthetics of stereoscopic moving images – stereoscopy and new media art – stereo 3D in video game design and environments – case studies of stereoscopic artworks – use of sound in combination with stereoscopic visual content – non-entertainment use of stereoscopic media – stereo 3D military applications, cartography, medical/scientific imaging in artistic practices – artistic projects Proposal deadline (250 words): April 1st, 2012 Text and project deadline (3-6,000 words): July 1st, 2012 Please send proposal, c.v. and bio to: sanjao@yorku.ca Website: http://www.publicjournal.ca