We see the world in frames
The human eye perceives the world at 30 to 60 frames per second, closely mirroring cinematic motion at 24 to 25 frames per second. This linkage of static frames, combined with the brain’s ability to retain and interpret images, creates the illusion of continuous motion by connecting past and present moments.
What captivates us are the gaps between these frames—the unseen spaces that bridge reality and imagination. Memory works similarly, recalling specific markers from the past while leaving the in-between unaccounted for. Yet, these gaps are rich with potential, blending temporal and spatial data from each frame.
Inspired by this, we envisioned a way to capture the imagery existing between frames—a process that could give form to our imagination while encompassing layers of past experiences and unseen data.
Project Process
Scanning and printing the imagined figure between the frames
To delve into the gaps between frames, a 30 fps camera was used to capture basic movements, analyzing the object’s temporal and spatial data in each frame.
Frames with the most significant gaps were identified, and the object’s shape in each was sketched. By integrating these sketches and accounting for the scanner’s movement, the starting and ending points of the object’s trajectory were determined. A trace was then envisioned to connect these points, balancing speed, trajectory, and the interplay of imagination and reality.
The goal was to create a unique scan that captured the essence of the object within the gaps, blending the imagined and actual. This process leveraged the creative potential embedded in frame data, transforming unseen transitions into tangible representations.
3d Printing
To bring these concepts to life, 3D printing was used to transform the representations extracted from the videos into tangible, three-dimensional objects. This process gave the imagined forms physical presence within a digital space.
The objects were printed in white filament, creating a texture reminiscent of both plaster casts and the ethereal quality of scanned imagery, bridging the gap between digital abstraction and tactile reality.
Installation
In May 2023, the printed sculptures were featured in A.C.A.E (A Collisional Accelerator of Everydays) as part of SAM Contemporaries: Residues & Remixes. The exhibition explored the repetition of everyday experiences as moments of explosion. The printed objects reimagined the forms of items caught in these explosive events, offering a new perspective on their transformation and potential.
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