MAX COOPER
STREAM OF THOUGH
To create this unique effect Optical Arts used a slit-scanning technique in 2D. This technique creates visuals where one dimension (or more) is continuously and chronologically displaced, resulting in a completely new visual effect, where the off-set repetition creates abstract, dynamic and never-ending structures.
Solid objects disintegrate and disperse, branching off in all directions to create continuous streams of random patterns, reminiscent of neural pathways.
To visually explore this theme, we used everyday objects like sponges, scissors and mugs, captured in motion and distorted using visual effects. Violent actions like breaking, smashing and shattering become smooth, beautiful and dreamlike.
The series below came from the aftermath. Exploring how new sculptural forms can be created from broken and useless objects that would otherwise be discarded. In this case, a series of sculptures I created using the ceramic remains from the shoot.
CREATIVE DIRECTION OPTICAL ARTS
DIRECTOR JOE JACKSON
STYLIST JAMIE-LEE HARDING
CAMERA ASSISTANT ELLIOTT LOWE
2D SUPERVISOR MIGUEL WRATTEN
2D ARTIST BEN GALLAGHER
RETOUCHING MARTIN PRYOR