What Are Holograms?

Holograms are three-dimensional images that are created using lasers or other forms of coherent light. They are created by projecting light through a holographic medium, such as a holographic film or crystal, which diffracts the light and creates an image that appears to be three-dimensional and floating in space.

Holograms have the potential to revolutionize a number of industries, including entertainment, medicine, and manufacturing. In the entertainment industry, holograms have been used to create live performances by artists who are no longer alive or who are unable to perform in person. In medicine, holograms can be used for training and simulations, allowing doctors to practice complex procedures without the risk of harm to patients. In manufacturing, holograms can be used to visualize and design complex products, such as aircraft engines and automobiles.

DSI Holograms

At the DSI, we have the Dreamoc and the Looking Glass available as holographic display systems. The Dreamoc is a holographic display system that can be used for marketing and advertising purposes, while the Looking Glass allows users to view and interact with 3D models and other holographic content in real-time. Both offer a range of interactive and immersive experiences.

Dreamoc Diamond
Looking Glass

The Dreamoc Diamond is a holographic display system developed by RealFiction that is designed to create a three-dimensional, holographic display that can be used for marketing and advertising purposes. The system consists of a transparent glass dome that sits atop a base unit, which contains a holographic projector. The projector projects a 3D image inside the dome, which can be viewed from all angles. The Dreamoc is typically used in retail settings, such as stores and showrooms, to showcase products in an immersive and interactive way. As holographic technology continues to improve and become more widely available, it is likely that the Dreamoc and other similar products will become more common and play a larger role in our daily lives.

The Looking Glass is a holographic display that allows users to view and interact with 3D models and other holographic content in real-time. The Looking Glass consists of a transparent display that sits atop a base unit and uses a combination of holographic and computer vision technology to create a 3D image that appears to be floating in space. It is designed to be easy to use and can be used for a variety of purposes, including design and visualization, gaming, and education. The Looking Glass has received attention for its innovative use of holographic technology and has been recognized as one of the top 100 most innovative products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

The Looking Glass holographic display supports a range of software applications, including those for design and visualization, gaming, and education. It is compatible with a variety of 3D file formats, such as OBJ and GLB, and can be used with software such as Blender, Unity, and Maya. The Looking Glass also supports a range of interactive features, such as touch and gesture controls, and can be used with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications.

Looking Glass Factory says its specific display uses a proprietary combination of light field and volumetric display technologies, meaning the display is both refracting light through glass and projecting it to multiple parts of the screen simultaneously to trick your brain into seeing a 3D image. The Looking Glass Portrait projects 45 to 100 different “views” of 3D scenes to create its holograms, which is great for more detailed captures from light field photography, but for less detailed methods like an iPhone portrait, the results aren’t as impressive.