High-Speed Photography

Exploding Objects Frozen in Time

Flickr user nebarnix has a fascinating hobby of blowing things up and taking pictures of them during the explosion using high speed photography.

In order to take these amazing photos, nebarnix utilizes a special flash unit that uses a “high voltage arc in air as the light source.” The flash of this light only lasts for about 500 nanoseconds. High speed indeed!

Nebarnix is nice enough to accept requests of things to blow it up.

Check out the gallery for some of the amazing photographs which include blown up candles, grapefruit, eggs, and ceramic dolls.

High-speed Photography
Opportunity to develop high-speed photography equipment and techniques for capturing explosive events
Flash Technology
Innovation opportunity lies in developing flash units with shorter durations and higher intensities for high-speed photography
Consumer Demand
Increasing interest in unique and visually stunning photography creates a market for high-speed photography services and products

Who This Affects Most

Photography
Photography industry can benefit from developing and promoting high-speed photography as a specialized service
Technology
Opportunity for innovation in flash technology and equipment for high-speed photography
Entertainment
High-speed photography can be used in film and advertising industries to create visually captivating content
SCORE
4.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 92%
Activity 45%
Freshness 8%

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