Walt Disney Explains the Multiplane Animation Camera in 1957
In this educational film from 1957, Walt Disney demonstrates a multiplane camera, a crucial innovation in animation that created an illusion of three dimensional depth…
Strandbeests, Astonishing Wind Powered Mobile Sculptures
“Strandbeests” (“beach beasts”) by Dutch artist Theo Jansen are beautiful vaguely skeletal kinetic sculptures that harness wind power to move autonomously. The sculptures are remarkably…
Synesthesia, Bizarre Short Film in Which Senses are Scrambled
“Synesthesia” by directorial duo Ian Kibbey and Corey Creasey (known collectively as Terri Timely) is a wonderfully surreal short film about an alternate reality where…
To Save the Cheetah, a Documentary Project by Marcy Mendelson
“To Save the Cheetah” is a photo documentary project by Marcy Mendelson about Africa’s most endangered big cat. She will travel to Africa to photograph…
New Touch Interface Uses Electricity to Simulate Textures & Sensations
E-Sense by Finnish tech company Senseg is a new touch interface that simulates the sensation of textures and other touch feedback on virtually any surface.…
Box, a Giant Cardboard Box Sculpture of a Man
“Box” by Argentinian artist Pablo Curutchet is a 27 foot tall cardboard box sculpture of a man that was installed in Cordoba, Argentina in 2006.
Wired City, a New Internet TV Network Concept by Josh Harris
The Wired City is an ambitious Internet TV network concept by Josh Harris that will harness a community of webcam-equipped members to generate and curate…
Who to Believe, a Giant Optical Illusion Outside Paris City Hall
“Who to Believe” by French artist François Abelanet is a large scale optical illusion installed outside the Paris City Hall. When viewed from a specific…
The Shelf Pod, a House Filled with Shelves is Book Collector’s Dream
The Shelf Pod is a private home in Osaka, Japan in which nearly every interior surface is covered in shelving, from the library to the…
The Connected States of America, a Visualization of Cell Phone Data
The Connected States of America is a fascinating interactive visualization of mobile phone data that shows how Americans communicate with one another (video). The project…