MAMEWorld Forums - EmuChat - Re: Mirrored monitors

There are a few ways...

1) Single game method

Lay your monitor flat, then use a half-silvered mirror (security mirror) angled at 45 degrees. The monitor should be in front of the mirror.

Place a printed out and correctly lit artwork behind the mirror. The mirror should have the reflective side forwards.

When lit from the rear, the artwork will appear to be behind the monitor / game image.

2) Simulated version 1

Use 2 monitors. One behind the mirrored glass, one in front of the glass. Display the appropriate artwork on the rear monitor, and mame display on the front monitor.

3) Simulated version 2

Re-program mame so that it can display 3d models, as well as in stereoscopic 3d, and for added benefit, head tracking too.

Make a 3d model of the game, display the game image and artwork images at the correct angles and 3d distances. Don 3d glasses to witness actual depth. Use head-tracking, to be able to view around monitor bezels / artwork, and see alternate angles. Walk back and forth to zoom in and out to see more or less of the cabinet.

4) Simulated version 3

Ultimate version: Use of 2 monitors, silvered mirror, 3d, stereo 3d, and head-tracking.