Space and Art
Heaven and Earth, NASA
“There are patterns of beauty across our Earth and throughout the Universe.”
Marc’s note: You can watch a large version on SpaceRef’s updated OnOrbit site.
Heaven and Earth, NASA
“There are patterns of beauty across our Earth and throughout the Universe.”
Marc’s note: You can watch a large version on SpaceRef’s updated OnOrbit site.
Interesting concept. I think the narration needs a little filling out. The next logical step, in my mind, is to replace the pan/zoom in and out between photos with morphing software transitions, where each photo morphs into the next. If the sequences are chosen carefully, then instead of photo pairs, it can be a continuous morphing of each photo into the next from the first photo to the last photo. It would definitely be a lot more work, but I think the effect would be worth it, as long as they throw away the fixed timing and let the speed and duration of each morph be whatever is appealing and effective.
Even as it is, I think it’s a nice piece of work. Instead of the usual larger than life narration, it lets the photos do most of the work of expressing the emotional appeal, and let’s the observer decide her/his own reactions instead of being told what to think. Nicely done.