The 360 Project mixes the art of photography with the art of film by taking photos from Nikon cameras placed 360 degrees around a central focal point. All 48 of these cameras are activated by a single signal, which triggers them to take a photo all at the same time. By doing this, Director Ryan Enn Hughes was able to create a sort of "flipbook" film that allowed viewers to see certain dance moves from every angle.
Hughes chose two very different forms of dance to document in this unique way. One video features ballet, while the other features the art of "Krumping." These polar points in the dance world are supposed to represent "polemic perspectives in both technique and origin -- one beauty, the other beast," according to the video's description.
With the help of Zelig Sound's complementary sound mixing and Cinematographer Barry Cheong's fantastic lighting and vision, the result of The 360 Project is truly breathtaking frozen moments in time.
What's Driving This Trend
- 360-degree Photography
- Opportunity for innovation in photography and videography to capture images from all angles simultaneously.
- Flipbook Film
- Disruptive innovation in film to create dynamic, multi-angle visuals.
- Combining Contrasting Art Forms
- Opportunity to explore the power of combining vastly different types of art to create a unique and emotionally engaging experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- 360-degree photography can revolutionize the photography industry by allowing images to be captured from any and every angle.
- Film
- Flipbook film has the potential to disrupt traditional filmmaking by offering a new and captivating way of visual storytelling.
- Performing Arts
- Combining contrasting forms of dance can inspire new forms of performing arts that push boundaries and challenge conventional techniques.
