This timelapse of Polaroids developing at the LA Times studio is mesmerising
Sep 13, 2018
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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There’s not much information to go along with this timelapse from the LA Times. If there’s more information on the LA Times website, I can’t see it, because apparently, they haven’t figured out how to add a disclaimer and an “I Accept” button for EU residents yet. But I couldn’t stop watching this video once I hit play.
Seeing images develop on polaroids like this reminds me of the first time I saw a wet print developing in a tray in the darkroom. In this case, though, they’re not black and white. I always find it fascinating to see the images appear from nowhere. And especially the contrast and colour coming through in the Polaroids during this sped up view.
It was filmed at the LA Times Photo & Video Studio during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, and it’s packed full of famous faces. Given how illegible most of the signatures are, it’s fun to try and figure out who they are as each appears.
While there is some reframing throughout and a bit of fake panning and zooming added in post, it just goes to show that you really don’t need a whole lot of fancy sliders, gimbals and other gadgets to make an interesting timelapse.
Of course, a few celebrity faces helps, too.
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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Great idea!