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Colourful Ferrofluid Spikes
Ferrofluid - this amazing magnetic liquid has some very unique and interesting properties, so it makes for some amazing abstract macro photography. Check out our latest shoot with this stuff over on YouTube >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io
Invented by NASA to help control the flow of rocket fuel in zero gravity the fluid reacts to the presence of a magnetic field. You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of 'ferrohydrodynamics' before, but even if you don't have a PHD, you can make use of this amazing material.
We introduced a strong magnet to a small sample of ferrofluid. The black, messy, oily substance rises out of the petri dish in amazing spikes. Getting the right lighting on these patterns can make for some magnificent abstract photo opportunities.
We used the coloured LEDs of the Adaptalux Studio to create highlights and reflections in the undulating pool of living liquid...with some amazing results! Check out the video for a walkthrough and some videography, or head to the blog post to read more and see the final stills!
Blog Post >>> bit.ly/AdaptaluxFerrofluid
Video >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io
Colourful Ferrofluid Spikes
Ferrofluid - this amazing magnetic liquid has some very unique and interesting properties, so it makes for some amazing abstract macro photography. Check out our latest shoot with this stuff over on YouTube >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io
Invented by NASA to help control the flow of rocket fuel in zero gravity the fluid reacts to the presence of a magnetic field. You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of 'ferrohydrodynamics' before, but even if you don't have a PHD, you can make use of this amazing material.
We introduced a strong magnet to a small sample of ferrofluid. The black, messy, oily substance rises out of the petri dish in amazing spikes. Getting the right lighting on these patterns can make for some magnificent abstract photo opportunities.
We used the coloured LEDs of the Adaptalux Studio to create highlights and reflections in the undulating pool of living liquid...with some amazing results! Check out the video for a walkthrough and some videography, or head to the blog post to read more and see the final stills!
Blog Post >>> bit.ly/AdaptaluxFerrofluid
Video >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io