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Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, 08/11/2008 - Taking a 25,000 year old artefact and bringing it to life on a postage stamp might appear to be an exercise in tackling the improbable, but the fact that it’s never been done before adds an extra edge to the achievement.
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Discovered 100 years ago, the Venus von Willendorf (also called the Woman of Willendorf) is an 11.1cm high statuette of a female figure believed to have been created between 24,000 BC and 22,000 BC.
Apparently representing a goddess of fertility, little is known about its origin, method of creation or cultural significance. We can tell you a lot, on the other hand, about the process of creating a high definition 3D image on a tiny scale; Outer Aspect have achieved depth and detail never seen before in such a small product. Venus literally has 14mm of 3D out of material that is less than 1mm in thickness!
Capturing The Image
Since Venus is kept at the Naturhistoriches Museum in Vienna, and insured for 75 million euros, popping it in a courier pack was not an option. The team from Outer Aspect took custom-made equipment to the museum and lit the figurine on site, then photographed it using a 2,400 MegaPixel camera and a computerised system that captures hundreds of different view points.
Creating The Stamp
Once the image files were composed onto a three-dimensional cave background created by Outer Aspects Designers, the images were printed onto the reverse side of sheet of clear plastic optical lens array made with precise focused fine lenses (39 lenses per centimetre) called lenticules.
Then, the final images were encrypted. After a further specialised optical process, they could now be replayed to the viewer with an astonishing illusion of depth and movement.
This process is not without its challenges; if there is a mis-registration of greater than 1/100mm, the effect is compromised. Also, the lens acts as a magnifier and exaggerates any faults that may exist. But, having achieved the ideal level of accuracy, the finishing process went ahead.
This consisted of adding a specialised coating to make it a reflective rather than a translucent image, applying an adhesive produced specially for the philatelic market and adding security features. (Outer Aspect are continually evolving new products in this area; most of the time, several patents are pending.)
The commemorative MotionStamp is issued today, the 100th anniversary of the figurine’s discovery, by Austria Post. Venus is on her way.
About MotionStamps
MotionStamps is owned by Outer Aspect. Developed especially for the Philatelic market, MotionStamps is focused on bringing new innovation and development to the Philatelic market.
About Outer Aspect
Founded in 1994, Outer Aspect is recognised as market leaders with their innovative MotionPrint technology. The company’s applications are used across a diverse range of products. Through innovative techniques Outer Aspect continues to break new grounds by producing innovative applications; it is the sole core of the business.
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