How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation (2019)

A device that can create the illusion of movement can be built by coupling the speed of a rotating disc to the recording frame rate of a camera. This so-called phonotrope is a contemporary version of the phenakistiscope. In her how-to video, Tess Martin explains how this technique works and how it was used in her film “Orbit.”

Director: Tess Martin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
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Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en
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What is How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation about?
A device that can create the illusion of movement can be built by coupling the speed of a rotating disc to the recording frame rate of a camera. This so-called phonotrope is a contemporary version of the phenakistiscope. In her how-to video, Tess Martin explains how this technique works and how it was used in her film “Orbit.”
Who directed How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation?
How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation was directed by Tess Martin.
How long is How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation?
How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation?
How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation is a Documentary film.
Where was How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation produced?
How to Make a Phonotrope Video with Drawn Animation was produced in Netherlands.