So the short answers: it’s called lenticular because it has lenses, and those lenses decode the interlaced image into the “changing” graphic. Those curved strips refract the light so that you can only see images from certain angles. It’s made of a series of curved strips called lenticules. The lens that goes on top of the interlaced graphic is called a lenticular lens.
Lenticular comes from “lens,” meaning something curved that refracts lights. To do that, the designer has to interlace the images.īut why doesn’t the interlaced image look, well, terrible? And what’s up with that term “lenticular?” In other words, your brain takes Image 1 and Image 2 and turns into a much more awesome optical illusion. When your brain mushes (technical term) the two visuals together, you see the combined image with additional depth and volume. It’s a visual effect created by providing slightly offset views to both of your eyes at the same time.
Lenticular prints simulate motion and/or dimension using specially fabricated two-dimensional prints. As cool as everyone looks wearing those 3D glasses, it’s a bit of waste to supply those for one panel. One of the advantages of lenticulars is that visitors can get a nice pop of 3D or animation without needing any additional equipment.
