Video: The Gradual Mo Guys burst bubbles at 50,000 frames per second: Digital Images Evaluation

The Gradual Mo Guys are again at it with extra gradual movement video. This time, the crew have recorded popping an enormous bubble at 50,000 frames per second. How ‘large’ are we speaking? The bubble is massive sufficient for Gradual Mo Guys staff member Dan to be utterly encased.

Gavin and Daniel began recording at 1,000 fps utilizing the Phantom Flex4K. The Flex4K is designed for cinematic functions, so whereas it would not provide the identical pace capabilities as a few of Phantom’s different excessive pace cameras, the footage is 4K and appears wonderful.

After having their fill of 4K 1,000 fps footage, it was time to change to the Phantom TMX 7510. The TMX 7510, the world’s first high-speed digicam to make use of a backside-illuminated sensor, trades decision efficiency for excessive pace. It could file as much as 76,000 fps at 1280 x 800 decision. The Gradual Mo Guys began at 20,000 fps, ramping as much as 50,000 fps.

As they improve the framerate, new particulars about how the bubble strikes and pops emerge. At 1,000 fps, you’ll be able to see loads that’s unattainable to see with the bare eye. At 20,000 fps and above, much more fascinating observations are doable. For instance, you’ll be able to see the floor stress higher at 20,000 fps than at 1,000 fps. What about at 50,000 fps? Test it out within the video above.

To see extra nice content material from The Gradual Mo Guys, you’ll be able to head on to YouTube or try a few of our earlier protection, together with exploding capacitors shot at 187,500 fps and shattering glass at 800,000 fps.

If you wish to see bugs recorded in gradual movement, try these articles that includes movies shot by Dr. Adrian Smith: Moths chickening out at 6,000 fps and springtails bouncing and leaping at 73,000 fps.