Zoetrope - Classic
Zoetrope - Classic
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Relive the magic of early cinema with the Zoetrope, a fascinating optical toy created in 1834. This historical instrument is none other than the precursor to the animation and modern cinema we know today.
Fun and Educational Activity: Excellent for exercising creativity during family or group play. It integrates perfectly into drawing, art, or science classes, where everyone becomes the creator and observer of the optical illusion.
Included Content (10 Strips)
Included Content (10 Strips)
- 3 Early Cartoon Strips: Restored sequences that trace the origins of the first animated cartoons. They are presented in color and detail for a fluid illusion of motion.
- 3 Restored Early Zoetrope Strips: Dive into the origins with these faithful and stylized replicas of the first 19th-century plates, essential for understanding the evolution of the technique.
- 4 Blank Strips for Creation: Express your creativity! These strips are entirely blank and outlined, ready to receive your own animated sequences.
4 Blank/Customizable Strips
4 Blank/Customizable Strips
Height: 30 cm
Cylinder Diameter: 21 cm
Features and Durability
Features and Durability
Quick Assembly: The Zoetrope includes only 4 interlocking pieces. Assembly is very easy and takes less than 60 seconds.
Eco-Friendly Material: Made from biodegradable polymer.
Educational Toy
Scientific Understanding: Observe how the brain perceives a sequence of still images as continuous motion.
Fun and Educational Activity: Excellent for exercising creativity during family or group play. It integrates perfectly into drawing, art, or science classes, where everyone becomes the creator and observer of the optical illusion.
The Origins of Cinema: A fascinating starting point to explore this historical object and trace the evolution of the moving image up to the present day.
How It Works?
Simply turn the cylinder smoothly by hand, and the Zoetrope's animation will be immediately visible to the naked eye.
This phenomenon results from the stroboscopic effect: the rapid passage of the slits in front of the images creates the illusion that the images come to life, as our brain perceives the succession of fixed views as continuous motion.
Regarding lighting: The Zoetrope can be used in a normal room environment, even without bright light. However, a light source placed overhead will enhance the optical effect and the sharpness of the animation.
Note: No optical assistance (such as a phone camera) is necessary to appreciate this fascinating optical effect.
Animation
Become an animator yourself. These strips are designed to encourage experimentation and artistic expression.
In addition to the 6 colored strips, you will receive 4 entirely blank strips with the separation markers outlined.
Create your own animated sequence: draw, color, and bring your characters or geometric figures to life.