An augmented-reality filter reveals the hidden movements all around us

[Celerity]

https://aeon.co/videos/an-augmented-reality-filter-reveals-the-hidden-movements-all-around-us

In this video essay, the Dutch filmmaker, photographer and artist Michiel de Boer introduces viewers to an innovative digital effect he’s created called ‘motion extraction’, which draws out the movement in scenes, sometimes making it the only thing visible. He showcases several crafty examples that, made with his own footage, highlight motion of various types and timescales. This simple technique produces dazzling results, causing tree branches to shimmer as they sway in the wind, dust particles to become bold beams of light, and camouflaged insects and animals to be instantly unveiled. De Boer’s montage serves not only as a free and easy tutorial on the possibilities of this creative tool, but also as eye candy for anyone keen to witness the hidden patterns of movement that surround us.

Motion Extraction

[mbusby]

1. Reminds me ...

... of when I hit the wrong button on my computer.

[Think. Again.]

2. That was absolutely fascinating...

..and you're right, the potential uses seem endless.

Thank you for posting that!

[RussellCattle]

3. Having read the description of "dazzling results", I was excited before I clicked on the video and was.....

….anticipating seven minutes of pretty cool stuff. Not disappointed at all. Amazing images and further evidence how computers can change our lives. Seeing the direction that the wind is blowing? Wouldn’t be surprised to hear that yacht racers are looking at this. Guy walks across a wooden floor? Enhanced computer monitoring of building security systems. Not to take anything away from the beauty and pure art of it all.

[chouchou]

4. Not sure if this is that innovative.

With all due respect, it's a little akin to Photoshop Part Two.
I understand what he's doing, but it's really not earth-shaking actions.

[HAB911]

5. thanks for posting!

there are a couple of techniques I am going to try in my still photography!

[nuxvomica]

6. I wonder if this is like what a cat sees

My cat Nicky excitedly watches the backyard where I see nothing interesting happening.

[Hugin]

7. I believe certain animals see exclusively this way.

After watching the lizards scurrying around my yard and observing them pause occasionally and do “push-ups” I think they are making the scene move so that they can see it while they are standing still.