To the naked eye this video looks like nothing but a TV screen covered in colourful random static. But there’s a secret message hidden in there that only your digital camera can reveal.
Specifically, your digital camera with adequate manual controls so you can set your f-stop to 5.6 and your shutter speed to one full second. If you can get your hands on even a basic DSLR or a micro four-thirds camera then we encourage you to snap away and try it for yourself. But if all you’ve got access to is a basic point and shoot or your smartphone, the video below will spoil the surprise and show you what you’re missing. Or not missing, if you’re the easily-startled type. [mfive via PetaPixel]













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I just tried it and it was excellent! I recommend anyone with full manual controls on a camera to try it!
How brilliant is that!
Very cute and nice way of getting their point across!
Impressive!
What happens, I don’t have a camera which will work.
My iPhone 4S vaguely shows images easier when my MBP screen is quite dim.
Brilliant! Now my camera is possessed.
That’s very impressive… for anyone who doesn’t have a camera with manual controls… i’ll give you an idea of what images have come out for me.
1st.. there is no TV, just the stand and the wall behind it.
2nd.. a box with a big hole in it and in the hole is a big eye but there is a guy putting tape over it
3rd.. guy leaning over the box sticking his hand out, kinda gives it a 3D-ish effect.
4th.. the guy has picked up the box and is now pointing a gun.. again like a 3D-ish effect.
Are there anymore videos like this? lol
If (like me) you don’t have a decent camera, you can see the results here:
http://www.creativereview.co.uk/feed/april-2012/17/what-is-there-in-the-darkroom
This is excellent. Boggles the mind though.