Category - Sight
Subcategory - 3D Motion Stamp
MotionPrint is a specialized printing process that can show depth, movement, movies, or combinations thereof. The lenticular material consists of small reliefs or lenses (hence the name of the press "lenticular). RAW images are taken and treated through a computer algorithm, which corresponds to the lens surface of the lenticular material. Printing is always on the back of lenticular material, as there is the focal point, allowing the human eye to reproduce the images as if you change the viewing angle. There are several basic effects:
The Flip is the simplest of all animation effects and results in an image change from one to the next. A lenticular flip allows up to three different images to be combined and independently when viewed from different angles while moving the lenticular lens.
The 3D Lenticular is achieved through the production of sufficient information to enable the viewer to see the 3D effect. Typically this requires 12 images of the subject recorded in a strictly defined.
The Full Motion Video uses multiple frames of moving action from beginning to end. It 'very similar to watching a movie. This effect is better optimized when the background remains constant throughout the sequence.
The Zoom Effect makes the images seem to approach or move away.
Issue date: 28 September 2010
The first single-track railway service connecting Hong Kong and the Mainland at Lo Wu commenced operation in 1910 and has since expanded to cover a nationwide network of key destinations. Throughout this period, trains served the commuting public tirelessly, witnessing the changing economic fortunes and social ties of the two places.
To mark the centenary of railway service in Hong Kong, a $20 stamp sheetlet produced by a sophisticated printing technique called lenticular process that gives the steam train the visual effect of movement.
Issued on: 2 December 2006
Two Stamp set with3D Flip motion using lenticular lens technology. Each stamp features 4 images of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and the UAE's Minister of Defence.
Subcategory - 3D Motion Stamp
MotionPrint is a specialized printing process that can show depth, movement, movies, or combinations thereof. The lenticular material consists of small reliefs or lenses (hence the name of the press "lenticular). RAW images are taken and treated through a computer algorithm, which corresponds to the lens surface of the lenticular material. Printing is always on the back of lenticular material, as there is the focal point, allowing the human eye to reproduce the images as if you change the viewing angle. There are several basic effects:
The Flip is the simplest of all animation effects and results in an image change from one to the next. A lenticular flip allows up to three different images to be combined and independently when viewed from different angles while moving the lenticular lens.
The 3D Lenticular is achieved through the production of sufficient information to enable the viewer to see the 3D effect. Typically this requires 12 images of the subject recorded in a strictly defined.
The Full Motion Video uses multiple frames of moving action from beginning to end. It 'very similar to watching a movie. This effect is better optimized when the background remains constant throughout the sequence.
The Zoom Effect makes the images seem to approach or move away.
Hongkong 2010 – Centenary of the railway service in Hongkong 3D motion stamp
Issue date: 28 September 2010
The first single-track railway service connecting Hong Kong and the Mainland at Lo Wu commenced operation in 1910 and has since expanded to cover a nationwide network of key destinations. Throughout this period, trains served the commuting public tirelessly, witnessing the changing economic fortunes and social ties of the two places.
To mark the centenary of railway service in Hong Kong, a $20 stamp sheetlet produced by a sophisticated printing technique called lenticular process that gives the steam train the visual effect of movement.
Canada 2009 – 100 Years Montreal Canadien Hockey Team – 3D Motion stamp
Issue date: 17 October 2009
Montreal Canadiens are the most storied sports team in Canadian history having won 24 Stanley Cups, more than any other team. They are the oldest continuously-operating professional ice hockey team, predating the founding of the NHL. Their team jerseys can be found in arenas across Canada, often outnumbering home-team sweaters. They are the Montreal Canadiens, and Canada Post has issued a stamp set honouring the team's centennial and its iconic jersey.
A domestic-rate permanent stamp featuring a close-up of Maurice "Rocket" Richard's game-worn #9 hockey sweater, plus three high-value stamps featuring actual footage of the historic 500th goals of Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Beliveau and Guy Lafleur are available now at post offices across the country.
Using an action-oriented printing process, called Motionstamp technology, and digital footage of the Richard, Beliveau and Lafleur goals provided by the Canadiens, the stamps become mini-movies. When moved up and down, the actual sweep of action-from shot to goal-as it appeared in the original film clips, is visible on the stamps. This is the first time this technology has been used on a Canadian stamp.
Austria 2009 – Centenary of Vienna Technical Museum motion stamp
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Issue date 17 March 2009
Austria Post issued a motion stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Technical Museum of Vienna. The motion stamp highlights the Mercedes Silver Arrow car which was one of the exhibits at the Technical Museum. The Silver Arrow won 9 victories in 13 Grand Prix Competitions.
Austria 2009 – Centenary of Vienna Technical Museum motion stamp
Issue date 17 March 2009
Austria Post issued a motion stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Technical Museum of Vienna. The motion stamp highlights the Mercedes Silver Arrow car which was one of the exhibits at the Technical Museum. The Silver Arrow won 9 victories in 13 Grand Prix Competitions.
Thailand 2009 Philatelic Exhibition 2009 Commemorative Stamps (THAIPEX'09) - Thai Puppet Shows
Issue date 04 August 2009
Bringing Hun Lakorn Lek to Life (World Premier First 3D Motion Stamp of Thailand)
Hun Lakorn Lek, a type of traditional Thai puppetry, was developed by Kru Krae Sapthawanich on the model of the Ramayana Thai puppets originated in the court of Krom Phra Ratchawang been transmitted to the present day through the dedicated work of Kru Sakorn Youngkhiewsod, also known as "Joe Louis", and members of his family. The first public performance of Hun Lakorn Lek was given at Joe Louis Theater in 1985. H.R.H. Princess Galayani Vadhana later renamed this theater to the "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek" Theater.
The major driving force behiknd the amazingly life-like performance of Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry is the puppet artists themselves who, through their expert Khon performance skills, bring these puppets to live. Three puppet artists are required to manipulate each ppuppet. To give a faultless performance all there artists must be able to fuse their thoughts and mind together and perform as one person.
Bringing Hun Lakorn Lek to Life (World Premier First 3D Motion Stamp of Thailand)
Hun Lakorn Lek, a type of traditional Thai puppetry, was developed by Kru Krae Sapthawanich on the model of the Ramayana Thai puppets originated in the court of Krom Phra Ratchawang been transmitted to the present day through the dedicated work of Kru Sakorn Youngkhiewsod, also known as "Joe Louis", and members of his family. The first public performance of Hun Lakorn Lek was given at Joe Louis Theater in 1985. H.R.H. Princess Galayani Vadhana later renamed this theater to the "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek" Theater.
The major driving force behiknd the amazingly life-like performance of Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry is the puppet artists themselves who, through their expert Khon performance skills, bring these puppets to live. Three puppet artists are required to manipulate each ppuppet. To give a faultless performance all there artists must be able to fuse their thoughts and mind together and perform as one person.
Finland 2008 – Alpine Skiing – 3D Motion Stamp
Issue date: 24 Jan 2008
The miniature sheet designed by Susanna and Ari Lakaniemi is dedicated to alpine skiing features Tanja Poutiainen, Antti Avtti, Matti Raty and Tapio Arska Saarimaki.
This is the largest MotionStamp sheetlet that has ever been produced which included four individual stamps. On the four-stamp miniature sheet devoted to Alpine skiing, champions Antti Autti and Matti Räty perform dazzling jumps, while Tanja Poutiainen and Tapio “Arska” Saarimäki speed downhill. The helicopter fans are also seen rotating.
The way the sheet is printed is based on a lens technology which combines multilevel images. When you move the stamp around in your hand, an illusion of movement is created. The production process is called MotionPrint imaging.
Austria 2008 Venus Von Willendorf 3D lenticular motion stamp
The Venus von Willendorf, 25000 years old prehistoric art, stamp was released in 08 August 2008 and was celebrating 100 years since finding [Venus] one of the most famous examples of prehistoric art. It was found in Willendorf / Wachau in Lower Austria on August 7th 1908. Current location - Natural History Museum, Vienna.
Lenticular Australia 2007 – Year of the Surf
- Life Saver - 3D Motion Stamp
Austria 2008 Venus Von Willendorf 3D lenticular motion stamp
The Venus von Willendorf, 25000 years old prehistoric art, stamp was released in 08 August 2008 and was celebrating 100 years since finding [Venus] one of the most famous examples of prehistoric art. It was found in Willendorf / Wachau in Lower Austria on August 7th 1908. Current location - Natural History Museum, Vienna.
Lenticular Australia 2007 – Year of the Surf
- Life Saver - 3D Motion Stamp
Issue date: 6 March 2007
2007 celebrates the Year of the Surf Lifesaver. To commemorate the occasion, Australia's first motion print mini sheetlet was produced. Produced using 24 individual images.
Issue date: 05 May 2008
MotionPrint is a specialized printing process that can show depth, motion, film or a combinations of these. The lenticular material is made up of tiny ridges or lenses (Hence the name "lenticular" printing). Raw images are taken and processed through a computer algorithm, which effectively matches the surface of the lenticular lens material. The printing is always on the reverse side of the lenticular lens material, as this is where the focal point is, Allowing the images to be replayed back to the human eye as the viewing angle changes.
The stamp uses 3 seconds of video footage, which is the highest number of images ever put within a motion stamp. Advanced video editing incorporating a picture within a picture. The film incorporated into the actual stamp shows the wonder goal scored by Andreas Herzog, the Austrian number 10, on September 6 1997 when Austria beat Sweden 1-0. 48,000 fans packed into the Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium on that memorable night to see the goal that helped Austria to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup finals played in France.
Ireland 2006 Ryder Cup Lenticular motion stamp
Issue date 14 September 2006
The 2006 Ryder Cup is a hugely significant event for Ireland, and to mark it, An Post is thrilled to announce a truly momentous stamp issue. On 14 September 2006, Ireland’s first-ever lenticular stamps was be issued.
Lenticular images, like holographic ones, are those that appear to move when you change their angle. An Post’s (the Irish Postal service) stamps feature visuals of a powerful drive off the tee, and a classic bunker escape, and, as the first lenticular stamps to be issued in Ireland, are set to make history. Until recently, lenticular printing was limited to simple ‘flip-cards’, comprising images of 2 or 3 frames, which produced only a very stilted movement. The more frames used to create an image, however, the greater the detail and motion, and thanks to new, sophisticated software, the production of much finer lenticular images can now be achieved. An Post’s (the Irish Postal service) stamps feature 50 frames, which combine to provide a virtually seamless passage of dramatic action.”
Austria 2008 – Andreas Herzog – 3D motion stamp
Issue date: 05 May 2008
MotionPrint is a specialized printing process that can show depth, motion, film or a combinations of these. The lenticular material is made up of tiny ridges or lenses (Hence the name "lenticular" printing). Raw images are taken and processed through a computer algorithm, which effectively matches the surface of the lenticular lens material. The printing is always on the reverse side of the lenticular lens material, as this is where the focal point is, Allowing the images to be replayed back to the human eye as the viewing angle changes.
The stamp uses 3 seconds of video footage, which is the highest number of images ever put within a motion stamp. Advanced video editing incorporating a picture within a picture. The film incorporated into the actual stamp shows the wonder goal scored by Andreas Herzog, the Austrian number 10, on September 6 1997 when Austria beat Sweden 1-0. 48,000 fans packed into the Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium on that memorable night to see the goal that helped Austria to qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup finals played in France.
Ireland 2006 Ryder Cup Lenticular motion stamp
Issue date 14 September 2006
The 2006 Ryder Cup is a hugely significant event for Ireland, and to mark it, An Post is thrilled to announce a truly momentous stamp issue. On 14 September 2006, Ireland’s first-ever lenticular stamps was be issued.
Lenticular images, like holographic ones, are those that appear to move when you change their angle. An Post’s (the Irish Postal service) stamps feature visuals of a powerful drive off the tee, and a classic bunker escape, and, as the first lenticular stamps to be issued in Ireland, are set to make history. Until recently, lenticular printing was limited to simple ‘flip-cards’, comprising images of 2 or 3 frames, which produced only a very stilted movement. The more frames used to create an image, however, the greater the detail and motion, and thanks to new, sophisticated software, the production of much finer lenticular images can now be achieved. An Post’s (the Irish Postal service) stamps feature 50 frames, which combine to provide a virtually seamless passage of dramatic action.”
UAE 2006 - HH Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum 3D Flip Stamp
Two Stamp set with3D Flip motion using lenticular lens technology. Each stamp features 4 images of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and the UAE's Minister of Defence.
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Wow, great article. I have several sophisticated lenticular art pieces, and I'm a big fan. But I had no idea there were so many thoroughly awesome lenticular postage stamps. Thanks for putting this collection and explanation together. I'm already sending links to some of my friends.
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Thank you Doug for the visit..Glad you liked the Lenticular Stamps..one of my favourite category..There are still many more missing from my collections and hoping to add more in the future..Do visit again and also thanks for the reference…Regards KC
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