
KineticGlass Disco
KineticGlass Disco is a combination of isopropyl and glitter. Disco will evoke intangible emotions such as love, excitement, and confusion. The effect created is the result of light interacting with glitter suspended within the filter. Every camera/lens combination produces its own unique effect. This effect changes drastically based on the focal length, aperture, and light source.
Alternate effects can be achieved by using different types of glitter. The strength of the effect correlates to the size and or amount of glitter used. Larger glitter will produce a stronger effect. More glitter will also increase the strength of the effect. The color of the flashes can be customized using colored glitters. Red glitter will produce red sparkles, Gold glitter will produce gold sparkles. Colors can be mixed to create a specific combination of colors. Red and Gold glitter will produce red and gold sparkles. Red, White, and Blue glitter will produce red, white, and blue sparkles. Using a higher proof isopropyl will cause the particles to fall faster. In other words lower proof isopropyl will prolong the effect. Using alternate fluids such as baby oil will also change the behavior of Disco.
Note:
Not all glitters are alike. Some glitters preform better than others. Various glitters may deteriorate overtime, lose their shine, and or adhere to the interior of the KineticGlass unit.
KhanØptic provides certified glitters which have preformed best in solvents. These certified glitters can be purchased through the website.
RED Epic Dragon : Tamron 70-200
Arri SRII - Aspheron 12-120 (PLATE)
RED Epic Dragon - Xeen 50mm
RED Epic Dragon - Xeen 50mm
RED Epic Dragon - Xeen 85mm
ALEXA Mini LF - Arri Signature Prime 75mm
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Observations
Aperture
APERTURE CHANGE T/22 - T /1.5
As the aperture is opened up the effect increases exponentially.
Focal Length
ZOOM IN
As the focal length increases bokeh increases in size.
On The Field v.s. Plates
On The Field
KineticGlass Disco be used on the field during principal photography providing organic results that react to the environmental lighting in real time.
KineticGlass DiscoGold
Plates
Disco can be added as a “plate” after principal photography.
Using KineticGlass Disco on a black backdrop allows for the effect to be imposed in post.
This method means ultimate control over the effect as a whole.
It is encouraged to capture plates using the same camera/lens from principal photography inorder to be true to the image.
Original Image
Plate
Combined Image
Disco Variations
KineticGalss Disco can be customized by using different colors of glitter
Disco PRISM
Disco RED
Disco GOLD
Disco SILVER
Disco RED/GOLD
etc.