Apparatus for performing a method of aligning and coupling a pair of stereoscopic prints

Abstract

An apparatus and method for properly aligning, coupling and cropping two stereoscopically complementary pictures which are positioned one above the other. Alignment and holding apparatus includes a base for supporting two stereoscopically complementary pictures, a detachable joining strip with two areas of pressure sensitive adhesive for joining two pictures which is placed in a fixed planar shield with a pair of opposed guide flaps with one non stick surface for holding the joining strip, and a flat, flexible, transparent alignment sheet with grid markings which overlays the pictures and includes cut out areas for manually accessing the pictures for adjusting one picture relative to the other. A cropping apparatus includes a guide strip fixed to the supporting base at two ends with a middle section spaced away from the surface to allow a picture to be slid between the guide strip and the supporting base, and a cutting blade guide groove in the supporting surface for guiding an edged blade in cropping the pictures. A detachable cutting blade holder includes a cutting blade and a notch to engage the guide strip. A method of operation where pictures are placed, aligned and then coupled by the application of downward pressure on the top of the apparatus.

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