MATTER

Matter transforms under changing temperatures, causing a saltwater mixture to create a kaleidoscope of crystals.

Series: PHENOMENA, Episode 2: MATTER, Runtime: 04:57

Synopsis:

The shape of matter is temporary. Matter transforms under changing temperatures to reveal it’s shape-shifting properties. A variety of salts are mixed into water, creating a supersaturated solution. First boiled, then poured over a glass plate where it begins to rapidly cool and evaporate. In this new environment the salt molecules begin to organize, building on each other, and replicating their structure outwards to form as crystals. A variety of techniques such as slow motion, macro cinematography, and time-lapse photography shot over hours reveal the crystallization.

Throughout weeks of experimenting, and teaming up with visual artist Emme Orbach who specialises in crystal work, we captured incredible vision and colour that reveals the formation of matter.

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Credits:

A FILM BY JOSEF GATTI

PRODUCED BY ROB INNES

MUSIC BY KIM MOYES

NARRATED BY FREYA STAFFORD

CINEMATOGRAPHY (SETUP SCENES) ALICE STEPHENS

SEM MICROSCOPIST  ALAN PICKHAVER

DRONE OPERATOR  DALE COCHRANE

CO-PRODUCER JOSEPH NIZETI

SCIENCE CONSULTANT DR. NIRAJ LAL, AIP, IEEE, ASC

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER INES GUARDA

AUDIO POST PRODUCTION PAUL BAXTER FROM BAXTER SOUND

ABC EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LEO FABER

EARTH IMAGERY COURTESY OF NASA

SEM MICROSCOPY PRODUCED AT THE RMMF WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF RMIT UNIVERSITY, MELBOURNE

“Phenomena Original Score”

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