Praxinoscope
Praxinoscope
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Relive the elegance of early animated films with the Praxinoscope, invented by Émile Reynaud in 1876. This revolutionary optical toy marked a decisive step towards modern cinema by offering an image of unparalleled fluidity and clarity, free from the flickering of the Zoetrope's slits.
Fun and Educational Activity: Perfect for exploring the mechanisms of movement as a family or group. It integrates naturally into art, history, or science (optics) classes, allowing everyone to become both the artist who draws and the spectator amazed by their own creation.
Included Contents (10 Strips)
Included Contents (10 Strips)
- 6 Color Strips Included: These illustrated sequences are specially designed to explore and understand the mechanics of optical animation effects.
- 4 Blank Strips to Create: Express your creativity! These strips are fully blank and pre-marked, ready to be filled with your own animated sequences.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Height: 25 cm
Cylinder diameter: 21 cm
Features and Safety
Features and Safety
- Quick Assembly: The Praxinoscope consists of 3 interlocking parts. Assembly is intuitive and takes less than 30 seconds.
- Safety: To ensure perfect image clarity, this model features real glass mirrors. For children aged 5 and up, use must be strictly supervised by an adult.
- Material: The structure is crafted from biodegradable polymer, combining durability with an eco-friendly design.
Educational toy
Scientific Understanding: Observe how the brain perceives a series of still images as continuous motion
Fun and Educational Activity: Excellent for developing creativity during family or group games. 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 to the present day.
How does it work?
Simply start the drum's rotation smoothly and the Praxinoscope animation will instantly come to life in the center of the device.
This phenomenon relies on the use of a ring of mirrors arranged in the center of the drum: as it rotates, each mirror replaces the previous one by reflecting a still image. This rapid replacement eliminates the black flicker of the slits and allows our brain to perceive a moving scene with great fluidity.
Regarding lighting: The Praxinoscope offers a naturally brighter image than the Zoetrope. For optimal results, direct a light source towards the inside of the drum to properly illuminate the illustrated strips; their reflections in the mirrors will be all the more vibrant and contrasting.
Note: No optical assistance (phone camera) is required. The clarity and stability of the image offer a magical spectacle, perfectly visible and sharp to the naked eye.
Animation
Become an animator yourself. These tapes are designed to encourage experimentation and artistic expression.
In addition to the 6 colored strips, there are 4 completely blank strips with the separation marks drawn.
Create your own animated sequence : draw, color and bring your characters or geometric shapes to life.