Oscillating Guitar String Effect Captured with iPhone Camera

By on July 15, 2011

Designer Kyle Jones accidentally captured what appear to be oscillating guitar strings when he placed his iPhone 4 inside his guitar and recorded a video of himself playing. After he posted the video on Reddit, a vigorous debate erupted between experts big and small as to the exact nature of the effect. Many commenters have pointed to the iPhone camera’s rolling shutter, which can produce curious effects when capturing fast motion.

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