Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera
36 fixed focus cell phone cameras and a peak sensing accelerometer make for a novel way of taking a 360 degree panoramic image.
”We used the camera to capture full spherical panoramas at scenic spots, in a crowded city square and in the middle of a group of people taking turns in throwing the camera. Above all we found that it is a very enjoyable, playful way to take pictures.”
[Via MAKE]
Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera // Jonas Pfeil.
Posted: October 14th, 2011
at 4:04pm by John
Tagged with design, imaging, panoramic. fun, Photography, Science
Categories: Artistic,Computers,Cool,Design,Fun,Mad Science,Photography,Science,Technology,To be used for Evil
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3D Comes to the iPhone with the Hasbro My3D
I’ve finally found an accessory for my iPhone 4 that i just can’t live without. The mega toy company Hasbro have unveiled a 3D viewer that’s designed for Apple’s second, third, and fourth generation iPod touch, iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4. As soon as I found out about it I ran to my local Target (its exclusively sold there, coming to a different store near you in June!) and patiently waited for the sales guy to unpack the boxes. Needless to say I was the first person to buy one from that store. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted: April 7th, 2011
at 9:08pm by John
Tagged with 3D, Apple, Hasbro, iPhone3GS, iPhone4, iTouch, My3D, stereo photography, stereoviewer
Categories: Apple,Artistic,Cool,Fun,Photography,Reviews,Technology
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Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Alright it’s time to poke a pinhole in the body cap of your bazillion dollar DSLR and totally trade the high tech for the low, it’s Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day! Yes, April 24th is that day of the year where you are encouraged to go lens-less for the sake of art. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 28th, 2011
at 9:57pm by John
Categories: Artistic,DIY,Fun,Photography
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Astounding Coin Animation!
You don’t usually hear the phrase ‘astounding coin animation’ these days do ya? Have a look at the video all the way to the end, the makers show the secret behind how it was made. No elves were involved, I promise! (I like the old PET computer in the background. nice!)
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Posted: February 4th, 2011
at 6:47pm by John
Tagged with animation, coins, Insert Coin, pixelation, stop motion
Categories: Amusing,Artistic,Cool,Film,Photography
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Clever Kinetic Sculpture
Nice little kinetic ball sorting thing. The video (might take some time to load, it’s coming from China) has enough close up shots that is would not be that tough to duplicate this. I need to find a good supply of that brass wire he uses, looks like it’s brazing rod so it shouldn’t be too hard to locate some. I see a trip to Harbor Freight in my future!
Funny DIY Device With Subtle Control of Steel Balls’ tracks
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3D Paintings Mimic Holograms
Painting with volume in mind, literally adds a whole new dimension to artwork. Many years ago I thought of doing this with glass film plates but never had the opportunity to try it out. Perhaps I should investigate it once again…
“...they are called “‘spatial paintings,’ which often feature distorted figures, are drawn individually using colored pencil on tinted glass. Only when these pieces are combined on their floor racks do the images create the whole hologram like effect.”
The 3D Paintings of David Spriggs and Xia Xiaowan.
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