Again in an attempt to use practical effects to generate psychedelic imagery, I decided to use Skittles in a puddle of water in order to timelapse with an iPhone 7 the colouring dissipation. I compiled a video below explaining the process and used a sped up version of this YouTube song that I found. Additionally, I was inspired by a YouTube video in which a young boy and his father timelapse some Skittles too.
There are a few videos out there with the same concept and I noticed perhaps the reason why my Skittles took so long to dissipate and why the areas around aren't as clean - with very gross and faded bits of water around some Skittles. Essentially I used cold water despite many videos saying 'warm water', which could have resulted in a quicker and smoother clip. Additionally, I failed to use a plate in my video which might have given more shape to the pattern.
The timelapse is very shaky and the lighting is quite poor, as a result it is difficult to clearly see the pattern emerging; potentially, a tripod of sorts may have been useful however the fact that the timelapse occurred on an iPhone would make this difficult. Additionally, the inclusion of the Skittles in the frame make it obvious what is occurring so I would need to ensure they weren't shown - focusing mainly on the pattern - if I decided to include the effect in my final video.
Skittles from Eughan Wooding on Vimeo.
I do like the effect but it lacks a degree of movement I think would be best achieved through the use of digitally generated stock kaleidoscopic footage; the practical effects seem to have been a let down and the only feasible way to get the footage I need seems to be through previously generated means.
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