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The power of science photography

Video The power of science photography

TLF ID M020213

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?

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  • This resource is available on ABC Splash
Year level

7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Technologies Photography Accuracy and precision Composition (Visual arts) Arts Visual arts Art movements Art materials Visual arts portfolios Data collection Innovation Evidence Observations (Data) Instrumentation (Technology) Science Discovery (Observations) Paradigms Replication (Experiments) Artistic purpose
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  • Science
  • The Arts
  • Visual Arts

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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