Sony was smelling a world record when it constructed this beast, and sure enough, that's exactly what it set. The
BRAVIA-drome was originally constructed to showcase its
240Hz Motionflow technology, and it has ended up being a continual source of interest even after the commercial shoot. This week, a Guinness World Records adjudicator affirmed that the structure was indeed the "World's Largest Zoetrope." We're not exactly sure that this proves / disproves the awesomeness / lameness of its 240Hz tech, but congrats anyway, Sony.
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peter hudson @ Dec 31st 2008 1:24AM
i am curious as to what the criteria is for “worlds largest”
I have been making 3d stroboscopic zoetropes since 2002.
2004’s “deeper” (30’ diameter x 13’ high) http://www.flickr.com/groups/904556@N23/
2007’s “homouroboros” (30’ diameter x 22’ high) http://www.flickr.com/groups/homouroboros/pool/
I’m not sure how you make your calculations, but I think these might be bigger.
Peter Hudson
www.hudzo.com
The BRAVIA-drome @ Jan 14th 2009 9:21AM
For more on the BRAVIA-drome, visit www.motionflow.eu, where Sony is releasing information on the event, zoetropes, Kaká and the ad.