Pinscreen
Synopsis
A quarter of a million pins are manipulated to create intricate visual effects in a demonstration of the pinboard animation technique.
Synopsis
August 7, 1972, marks an important day for animators at the National Film Board. Alexandre Alexeieff and Claire Parker demonstrate their pinboard animation technique. Using a model with 240,000 pins, they illustrate how light and shadows create various shades on screen. The animators push pins to manipulate the visual output, showing how subtle changes affect the imagery. They discuss the technical and artistic processes behind their method, linking inspiration to fields such as poetry and science.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the mechanics behind the junior pin board demonstration.
- Find out how light and shadow create visual effects.
- Meet animators who draw inspiration from unexpected fields.
Did You Know
- The pin board contains approximately 250,000 pins.
- The staggered arrangement of pins is based on angles of 60 degrees.
- The narrator mentions that animators are often the poorest in terms of time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pins are there in the pin board?
There are approximately a quarter of a million pins in the pin board.
What is the angle between the rows of pins in the staggered arrangement?
The staggered arrangement is based upon angles of 60 degrees between the rows.
What happens when the pins are pushed forward until their shadows reach neighboring pins?
The light can no longer penetrate into the area of the cast shadows, resulting in a black area.
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