Kaleidoscope camera-rig
A mechatronic rig for creating "in-camera" special effects (working with Almost Everything, 2013).
Design and build of a giant rotating kaleidoscope for a Channel 4 Random Acts music video, directed by Jeremy Cole. I worked on the mechanical actuation mechanisms, programming and electronics controlling the opening and closing of three actuated rotating mirrors.
[1] The resulting psychedelic (completely analog) effect on camera
[2-5] The rig on set with the camera located in the centre between the three rotating mirrors, testing the linear actuators in the workshop.
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Watch the video here: 'Etta Bond x Balistiq: Inside My Head' - Performance
While working for Almost Everything, London 2013.