Zoetrope - Classic

• 3 Strips from the first cartoons: Restored sequences that trace the origins of early animation. They are presented in color and detail for an illusion of fluid movement.
• 3 Strips to restore the first zoetropes: Dive into the origins with these faithful and stylized replicas of the first 19th-century strips, essential for understanding the evolution of the technique.
• 4 Blank Strips to Create: Express your creativity! These strips are completely blank and drawn, ready to accommodate your own animated sequences.

• Dimensions: Height: 30 cm; Cylinder diameter: 21 cm
• Weight: Product: 560 g; Packaged: 865 g
• Manufacturing material: Biodegradable polymer structure.
  

As each piece is handcrafted, slight variations in color and finish may exist compared to the photographs on the website.

• Assembly: Intuitive assembly in 3 interlocking parts.

Rotate the cylinder smoothly: the animation immediately becomes visible to the naked eye.

• The illusion of movement: This is the stroboscopic effect. Your brain merges the succession of still images to create continuous movement.
• Lighting: It works in normal light, but a light source placed above it will enhance sharpness.
• 100% Optical: No assistance (camera or application) is needed to appreciate the effect.

To learn more: Discover our complete dossier on the history and mechanics of the object: The Zoetrope: from still image to movement .