Moon Technology for a New Artform

Howard Sochurek, Inc. manufactured the electronic palette which is used to create extraordinary visual effects. Video computer equipment converts ordinary photographs into spectacular graphic designs or electronic paintings." Technique is based on image enhancement process originally developed for Johnson Space Center as an interpretive aid in analysis of moon photos. Sochurek sits in front of a video monitor and computer keyboard. The image to be converted a photo slide a pen and ink sketch a painting or even a three dimensional object is placed under a high resolution TV camera. The camera scans the image then the analyzer separates it according to the various densities. The separated image appears on the video monitor. Painting now begins by means of an electronic palette which offers literally millions of color combinations."

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