The Time Fountain": Stroboscopic Video Inspired by Doc Edgerton

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The forum discussion centers around the stroboscopic video titled "The Time Fountain," which draws inspiration from the work of Doc Edgerton, a pioneer in high-speed photography. Users shared various links to Edgerton's contributions, including a PBS documentary and resources from MIT that showcase his innovative techniques. The discussion highlights the engaging nature of Edgerton's work, prompting viewers to explore these materials further.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of stroboscopic photography techniques.
  • Familiarity with high-speed video concepts.
  • Knowledge of Doc Edgerton's contributions to science and photography.
  • Basic navigation skills for online educational resources.
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  • Explore the PBS documentary on Doc Edgerton's lab.
  • Research stroboscopic photography techniques and their applications.
  • Investigate the MIT resources on Edgerton's work and inventions.
  • Watch the "The Time Fountain" video and analyze its techniques.
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Anyone interested in photography, educators in science and technology, and enthusiasts of high-speed imaging techniques will benefit from this discussion.

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Someone pointed me to a neat stroboscopic video
"The Time Fountain"
http://cre.ations.net/creation/44

reminds of an old PBS video of Doc Edgerton's lab
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/listseason/12.html
http://www.exploratoriumstore.com/edgertondvd.html

http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/edgerton.html
http://web.mit.edu/museum/exhibits/flashes1.html
http://web.mit.edu/edgerton/main.html
http://web.mit.edu/6.163/www/gallery.html

http://libraries.mit.edu/archives/collections-mc/mc25/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Edgerton
 
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Nice, but now I am going to spend hours watching these lol