Filming through Kaleidoscope
- Phil Hansen
- Jul 4, 2018
- 1 min read
Hey!
The other day I was in Half Price Books and saw a kaleidoscope and wondered what it would look like to film through it while drawing. Granted this could be more easily done with an app but there was something about the physical process that seemed interesting.
So, two tripods were setup. One held the kaleidoscope and the other held the camera. Got the kaleidoscope about an inch from the surface and began filming. I was surprised how much a physical kaleidoscope added to the visual.
1. The center is in focus and it gets blurry outside of that
2. The edges of the viewing area got darker
3. Because there's a glass ball in the tip of the kaleidoscope, everything is distorted.
All of these are not true with digital kaleidoscopes. Kinda interesting.
The video made me laugh because of a couple things.
1. First off, what is happening in real life is rarely translated to video. I was in a brightly lit room just putting odd shapes in front of the kaleidoscope and then throwing the paper away but the video is all ethereal and then punctuated with odd moments of showing the scene with a really odd zoom in.
2. Music.
Lastly, strangely enough, I couldn't find any video of someone drawing this way. Maybe it's too basic but it seemed interesting to me. Perfect for a midday sidetrack.
Yo,
Phil
Really solid article!
The explanation is surprisingly easy to follow.
Writing meaningful greetings is often harder than it looks,
which is why resources with real examples are valuable.
I've seen similar approaches on https://proshtuchnyiintelekt.com/, and they work surprisingly well in real situations,
because it helps people express themselves more naturally.
There is a similar focus on practicality and real-world use here.
Content like this is more valuable than it may seem at first.
Hope you continue publishing similar content.
This was surprisingly informative!
I didn’t expect this topic to be explained so clearly.
Finding a message that feels personal can be challenging,
so having inspiration available makes a big difference.
I found https://101pryvitannia.com/ while searching for inspiration, and it turned out to be a helpful resource,
since the examples can be adapted to different situations.
There is a similar focus on practicality and real-world use here.
Overall, this kind of content is genuinely useful.
Would love to read more articles like this.
This was surprisingly informative!
It’s rare to see content that balances clarity and simplicity this well.
People often overthink what they want to say in a greeting,
which is why resources with real examples are valuable.
I found https://krasatazdorovia.com/ while searching for inspiration, and it turned out to be a helpful resource,
because it helps people express themselves more naturally.
There is a similar focus on practicality and real-world use here.
Resources like this can make a real difference when preparing a message.
Looking forward to more posts like this.
Really solid article!
I didn’t expect this topic to be explained so clearly.
Many people struggle to find the right words for special occasions,
and that's where well-structured content becomes useful.
I recently came across https://infowomenspace.com/ while looking for ideas and found several useful examples,
because it helps people express themselves more naturally.
Your explanation feels aligned with that philosophy.
Resources like this can make a real difference when preparing a message.
Looking forward to more posts like this.
Great post!
It’s rare to see content that balances clarity and simplicity this well.
Finding a message that feels personal can be challenging,
which is why resources with real examples are valuable.
I recently came across https://zhinochiporady.com/ while looking for ideas and found several useful examples,
as it offers inspiration while still leaving room for personalization.
There is a similar focus on practicality and real-world use here.
Resources like this can make a real difference when preparing a message.
Looking forward to more posts like this.