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The power of science photography

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The power of science photography

SUBJECTS:  Arts, Science

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Visual art and science are often considered to be separate fields.

Watch as Phred Petersen talks about the way he combines his passions of photography and science.

What is the role of technology in enabling this crossover? What kinds of scientific discoveries can be assisted by high-speed photography? And how can scientific knowledge help to produce amazing photographs? What does Phred say about the ability of photographs to communicate scientific ideas to viewers?


Acknowledgements

Video © RMIT University.


Production Date: 15 May 2014


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