Shapes of the Invisible

Synopsis

A series of 22 short scientific films, each up to 3 minutes in length, providing the chance to zoom into the atomic structure of 22 objects of daily life (steel, brass, concrete, aluminium, ceramic, hair, clay, carbon fibre, plastic, huma tooth, wood) or "living materials" (leaf, crab, skin, butterfly, flower, fish, louse, eye, corn, fly, mushroom). The same visual principle is used in each film - a regular, fluid forward zoom, beginning with the subject as seen by the naked eye, then exploring texture or composition, using electronic microscopes and high-definitition cameras.

Language

English

Country

France

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1998-2000

Subjects

Science

Keywords

atomic structure; electron microscopy; materials; matter; microbiology; high-definition photography

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0

Price

£16.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

72 minutes

Year

2005

Production Company

Name

Altomedia

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.

 

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