TheΒ Sony World Photography Awards takes entries from over 300,000 people, and over 200 countries. Β The massive catalog of images is whittled down to this shortlist, before finalists are announced in April. Below are a sampling of the semi-finalists, ranging from stunning action shots, to peaceful moments in nature. Check back for a post showcasing the winners of this inspirational contest.
Bot and Dolly produced this stunning projection mapping, and it’s hard to believe, but everything you see is taking place in camera, no post-production graphics. Watching it in HD, large, is a must.Β Via Colossal:
βBoxβ explores the synthesis of real and digital space through projection-mapping on moving surfaces. The short film documents a live performance, captured entirely in camera. Bot & Dolly produced this work to serve as both an artistic statement and technical demonstration. It is the culmination of multiple technologies, including large scale robotics, projection mapping, and software engineering. We believe this methodology has tremendous potential to radically transform theatrical presentations, and define new genres of expression.
Pop Chart Lab makes fantastic infographics, and their latest one on cameras doesn’t disappoint. Spanning 120+ years, this meticulous chart shows everything from the 1897 Gandolfi Quarter Plate to the 1948 Hasselblad, and even the DSLRs of today. Great work, buy your full size print copy here: