Star Trek Plates
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 Star Trek Best of Both Worlds Collectors Plate $19.99 Time Remaining: 4h 13m Buy It Now for only: $31.00 |
 0399A STAR TREK VOYAGER LIFESIGNS PLATE $26.00 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $26.00 |
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 Star Trek Hamilton Collector Plate Dr Beverly Crusher $9.50 Time Remaining: 4h 39m |
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 Star Trek Hamilton Collect Plate Lt Commander Data $9.50 Time Remaining: 4h 40m |
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 Star Trek Hamilton Collector Plate Best of Both Worlds $9.50 Time Remaining: 4h 42m |
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 Star Trek Hamilton Collector Plate Captain Jean Luc Picard $9.50 Time Remaining: 4h 44m |
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 Star Trek Hamilton Collector Plate Lieutenant Worf $9.50 Time Remaining: 4h 50m |
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 Hamilton Collection Star Trek TNG Jean Luc Piccard Collectors Plate $9.99 Time Remaining: 11h 33m |
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 STAR TREK 30 YEARS COLLECTORS PLATE $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 56m |
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 Star Trek Deep Space Nine Pfaltzgraff China plate 3 piece buffet set RARE $85.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 38m |
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 Captain James T Kirk Star Trek 30th Anniversary Sculptural Collection Plate COA $29.95 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 4m |
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 Star Trek Wrath of Khan Collectors plate MINT $28.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 57m |
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 Star Trek Yesterdays Enterprise Collectors plate MINT $8.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 59m |
 STAR TREK ENESCO ORIGINAL SERIES CREW PLATE $28.00 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 6m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 |
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 Star Trek Unification Collecters plate MINT $20.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 9m |
 1714B RARE STAR TREK PLATE THE THOLIAN WEB $36.00 Time Remaining: 12d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $36.00 |
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 Star Trek Best of Both Worlds Collecters plate MINT $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 15m |
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 Star Trek All Good Things Collecters plate MINT $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 16m |
 Star Trek NG Jean Luc Picard Collector Plate Hamilton $14.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $14.00 |
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 Star Trek Undiscovered Country Collecters plate MINT $14.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 18m |
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 Star Trek Leonard McCoy By Susie Morton Collectors Plate $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 56m |
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 Star Trek 30 Years Starfleet Navigators Plate Hamilton Collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 55m |
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 Star Trek 30 Years Captains Tribute Plate Hamilton Collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 3m |
 STAR TREK GENERATIONS MEETING IN THE NEXUS PLATE $32.40 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 6m Buy It Now for only: $32.40 |
 Star Trek 30 Years Starfleet Doctors Plate Hamilton Collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 18m |
 STAR TREK DEVIL IN THE DARK ORIGINAL SERIES EPISODE PLATE $18.80 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $18.80 |
 Star Trek Journey to Babel Plate Hamilton Collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 49m |
 Star Trek The Next Generation Collector plate Lieutenant Commander Data 0791C $15.99 Time Remaining: 10d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Star Trek Collectors Plate Original Series The Trouble with Tribbles $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 17m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 STAR TREK GENERATIONS KIRKS FINAL VOYAGE PLATE $32.40 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 6m Buy It Now for only: $32.40 |
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 1991 Star Trek Captain Kirk mini porcelain collectible plate 4 $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 11m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Star Trek The Next Generation Ep Collector Plate Encounter at Farpoint 3006c $15.99 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 25m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 1999 Franklin Mint Star Trek Talking Collector Plate $55.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 36m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 Star Trek The Next Generation Collector plate Lieutenant Worf 1835E $15.99 Time Remaining: 10d 21h 38m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 Star Trek 30 Years Second in Command Plate Hamilton Collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 40m |
 STAR TREK TNG THE BIG GOODBYE EPISODE PLATE $29.00 Time Remaining: 21d 17h 57m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 |
 Star Trek Commander Benjamin Sisko Plate $4.00 Time Remaining: 6d 7h |
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 Star Trek Captain Picard Collectors Plate $4.00 Time Remaining: 6d 7h |
 1530B RARE STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE SPACE STATION PLATE $46.40 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 21m Buy It Now for only: $46.40 |
 Chekov Ensign Plate 4420R 6th Issue of the Star Trek Plate Collection $19.95 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 46m |
 Huge Collection 24 Piece Star Trek Collector Plates Mugs MUST SEE $449.99 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 37m Buy It Now for only: $449.99 |
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Pfaltzgraff Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country 3 piece Bone China
Sale Price: $165.00  |
DescriptionPfaltzgraff Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country 3 piece Buffet set, 1 cup, 1 saucer & 1 dinner plate w/ USS Enterprise NCC 1701A, 1993. No longer Made. |
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Star Trek Collector Plate: Lieutenant Uhura
Sale Price: $16.12 |
DescriptionEach plate is hand-numbered, decorated with a specially-designed border in 23K gold |
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Star Trek 30th Anniversary Collector's Plate "Second in Command"
Sale Price: $75.00 |
DescriptionStar Trek Collector Plate from the Star Trek 30 Years Plate Collection, Titled Second in Command, second Issue in the Seven Plate Series. This plate has a 2mm 24K rim and accented with platinum and 24K gold elements. |
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Star Trek TNG Rocker Switch Light Switch Cover
Sale Price: $14.99 |
DescriptionDitch that plain light-switch cover! Put this on your light switch! Trek out your house with this light-switch cover! Trek out your house and beam your living space into the future with this colorful switch cover with graphics based on the LCARS computer! Dilithium Crystals may not power you, but you can bring the dream into your home... |
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Star Trek TNG Power Plate Electrical Outlet Cover
Sale Price: $14.99 |
DescriptionDitch that plain electrical cover! Make this Star Trek: The Next Generation Power Plate your electrical-outlet cover! Trek out your house with this electrical-outlet cover!Future-ize your home! Beam your living space into the future with this colorful switch plate featuring graphics based on the Power Plate from Star Trek... |
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Londons Times Star Wars and Star Trek Cartoons - Jabba On Java - Light Switch Covers - single toggle switch
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DescriptionJabba On Java Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch... |
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Going Postal
Sale Price: $1.99 |
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Star Trek 9" Dinner Plates (8 count)
Sale Price: $2.69 |
DescriptionStar Trek 9" Dinner Plates (8 count) have the Starfleet Cadets, James T.Kirk and Spock, along with the Starship Enterprise on a background of black and blue space. (c) 2009 Paramount Pictures Corporation... |
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Star Trek Dessert Plates (8) Party Supplies
Sale Price: $2.49 |
DescriptionIncludes (8) 7" dessert plates. |
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Star Trek Party Package for 8
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3D Holographic Projection - The Future of Advertising?
With many of the latest big budget cinema releases being available in 3D, and everyone talking about the 3D future of television, many eyes are starting to focus on 3D hologram projections...without the glasses!
Where does this technology originate from?
3D holographic projection technology is loosely based on an illusionary technique called “Peppers Ghost”, and was first used in Victorian theatres across London in the 1860s. Pepper's Ghost was typically used to create ghost-like figures on stage. Hidden from the audience's view, an actor dressed in a ghostly costume would stand facing an angled plate of glass. The audience would be able to see the glass, but not the actor directly. Specifically angled lighting would reflect the actor's image into the plate of glass, a transparent ghost like reflection would appear in front of the audience. Cutting or fading the lighting could also add to the ghostly effect.
How is this technology used today?
With the use of the latest HD projectors, CGI animation, specialist HD film techniques and special effects created in post production, Pepper's Ghost technology has been upgraded to the 21st century. Instead of a real object or person's reflection appearing on a plate of glass, high definition video and CGI animation is beamed directly onto a specially designed, chemically treated transparent film via a high power HD projector. Although much more expensive, this modern approach results in a much clearer, believable hologram projection.
What kind of images can be projected as holograms?
Due to the modern approach of projecting CGI animations and pre-recorded footage, almost anything is possible. The “blank canvas” approach is often adopted, creating a storyboard only limited by imagination. The storyboard can then be handed over to a CGI animation team who can make it come to life using the latest 3D software such as Maya or 3ds-Max.
Real people can be filmed giving a speech, dance or presentation for example, and then be projected as 3D holograms. Holographic special effects can be added in post production to make a life-like person beam into the room, Star Trek style, or have their product appear and spin above their head at the click of their fingers.
Who have used 3D Holographic projections and why?
In August 2009, Endemol, the producers of the famous reality TV show Big Brother, working together with activ8-3D holographic projections, beamed housemates' friends and families into the house to deliver messages of support and encouragement. The messages were pre-recoded using HD cameras and specifically angled lighting. A stage was rigged inside the Big Brother house task room, compiling of a HD projector, media player, lighting, and audio equipment. Each housemate entered the room in turn and took a seat in front of the stage. On cue, the housemate’s family member or friend was beamed into the stage before delving their message. Although the hologram displays were difficult to judge on 2D television screens, the event was hailed as a great success, evoking brilliant reactions from the housemates which made for great TV.
“Any other screen message on video isn’t a touch on that. They are in front of you – none of this flat screen or plasma screen – they are really there.” exclaimed David.
t’s lovely. It’s like you wanna touch it. I can’t believe it. I’m shaking,” replied Lisa.
In January 2009 Coco-Cola gave a sales conference presentation in Prague for over 800 people. Senior directors of the company were beamed into the stage as 3D holograms before giving a presentation about how the Coco-Cola brand has evolved over the years. The content of the presentation was also in the form of 3D holographic projections. The centre piece was a giant 3D hologram Coco-Cola branded spinning clock, representing the progression of time. A showcase of previous Coco-Cola bottles, logos, and labels amongst other objects were also projected as 3D holograms to create Prague's first 3D holographic projection display.
What range of sizes can the holographic projections be displayed in?
This technology has been known to scale down to as small as a ten inch hologram display. The smaller range of holographic display units, ranging from ten inches to television sized monitors are predominantly used for retail, exhibitions and point of sale. Famous brand companies such as Diesel, have used this type of holographic display in their shop windows.
One of the largest holographic projections to date was in South Africa in 2007. A holographic projection screen, 12 metres wide, by 4 meters high stretched across a stage in front of 700 BMW officials, celebrating the launch of the latest X6 model. By increasing the size of the stage and number of projectors, there is no limit to the maximum size of the holographic projection displays.
Which other technologies are being used together with 3D hologram projections?
activ8-3D, the London based holographic projection specialists, have recently developed motion capture systems to couple 3D holographic projections. Motion capture systems are far from a new technology. An actor wearing a motion capture suit can have his/her movements picked up via various sensors. These movements can then be played back in real time onto a screen in the form of an animated character. Working with hologram display technology, these characters can become life size 3D holographic animated characters, both technologies working together perfectly to complement each other.
Hologram projection displays have also recently seen advances in audience interactivity. Using a wireless remote control, the holographic projections can be moved around the stage, rotated on their x and y axis, and can even be programmed to start or stop an animation on the click of a button.
What is the future of 3D holographic projection?
3D holographic projection technology clearly has a big future ahead. As this audio visual display continues to get high profile credibility, we are likely to see more companies advertising their products or marketing their business in this way. Whether it be large scale, big budget product launches or smaller retail POS systems, they are likely to become a common feature in the advertising world.
Where can I see an example of this technology?
A 3D holographic projection demonstration can be seen at The Movieum of London Museum, located in Westminster, England. The company behind it, activ8-3D holographic projection, are showcasing their large scale show and event holographic display, their medium and small size exhibition and retail hologram displays, as well as motion capture and interactive systems. For a free demonstration visit their website www.activ8-3d.co.uk or send an email to info@activ8-3d.com
About the Author
Ryan James (ryan@activ8-3D.com) is the marketing manager for activ8-3D Holographic Projection. activ8-3D provide a range of holographic projection display systems and services.
Visit www.activ8-3d.co.uk for more information including the original article (http://www.activ8-3d.co.uk/about-us/articles/3D-holographic-projection-technology.php)