Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mr.Camo on 2005-03-21 at 00:23:57
Well a new revoulution can let you be one, just kidding.
When I first saw it I went, "Holy Crap!" in a more explcit way.
http://projects.star.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/proje...images/oc-s.mpg
When I first saw it I went, "Holy Crap!" in a more explcit way.
http://projects.star.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/proje...images/oc-s.mpg
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nozomu on 2005-03-21 at 00:36:06
Unbelievable. You sure it's not trick photography?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mr.Camo on 2005-03-21 at 00:40:46
I'm sure, look you can't see a projector or anything.
If it is a trick, then it's very well planned and would take skill with lighting and reflections. And it's from a project site from Tokyo.
If it is a trick, then it's very well planned and would take skill with lighting and reflections. And it's from a project site from Tokyo.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2005-03-21 at 00:43:05
This is the fourth source I have heard this from, so I have a feeling it's real.
I have a feeling that we are being invaded by japan, currently.
I have a feeling that we are being invaded by japan, currently.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mr.Camo on 2005-03-21 at 00:49:01
Just think though.. Woosh, what was that?
Woosh! What was that man seriously? It's like the
ing blair with project.
WOOSH! OHMYG(MUFFLE MUFFLE)..
Woosh! What was that man seriously? It's like the
ing blair with project.WOOSH! OHMYG(MUFFLE MUFFLE)..
Report, edit, etc...Posted by notnuclearrabbit on 2005-03-21 at 01:09:50
[center]I've seen this same effect real-time with a form of blue screening.[/center]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2005-03-21 at 01:36:53
Quoted from popular science.
Here's a close up. [attachmentid=6604]
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Undercover Overcoat
A University of Tokyo professor has designed an invisible cloak. Made of a novel material composed of tiny beads that reflect light only in the same direction from which it came, the cloak projects onto itself an image of whatever is behind its wearer, making it appear transparent to onlookers.
A University of Tokyo professor has designed an invisible cloak. Made of a novel material composed of tiny beads that reflect light only in the same direction from which it came, the cloak projects onto itself an image of whatever is behind its wearer, making it appear transparent to onlookers.
Here's a close up. [attachmentid=6604]
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Materia_Master on 2005-03-21 at 12:39:56
I have seen that coat in the Popular Mechanics magazine, the stuff is real.
This is a scary new age we have entered, Gentlemen.
This is a scary new age we have entered, Gentlemen.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by D_Scypher on 2005-03-21 at 15:04:26
Next thing you know we'll have entire jets covered in beads.
Is the illusion is unavoidable? Would flashing a beam of light or placing a mirror opposite it ruin the effect? I'd hate to lose one of those coats because I couldn't find it...
Is the illusion is unavoidable? Would flashing a beam of light or placing a mirror opposite it ruin the effect? I'd hate to lose one of those coats because I couldn't find it...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KaboomHahahein on 2005-03-21 at 15:32:01
At first I had not idea what was going on then I understoond. 
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+Report, edit, etc...Posted by iamacow on 2005-03-21 at 15:42:37
You can see all the folds in the coat, and unless it was intention or was put in the movie, it leaves a green tint, it only makes things a little bit harder to see in decent lighting.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Chill on 2005-03-21 at 15:56:54
Someone posted this on the AFI boards last month. Trippy.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Chef on 2005-03-21 at 16:06:31
I guess I'll be the skeptic then... If it only displays what's behind it why didn't it show his face (which was behind the ball) or his clothes when he was wearing the cloak? How would you get what's reflected onto one side to appear on the other? the cloak is cloth so naturally it should only look the outside on the inside... I don't think it's real. People can edit this kind of stuff easily.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by axblader on 2005-03-21 at 17:26:49
hm...good point. though, maybe this one was a fake. i think the ball might be real, since it bends light, all over i guess. but with a prism? maybe they designed it it to reflect light around the edges?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EzDay281 on 2005-03-21 at 18:23:22
In which case it would require some stuff off screen. Which would make it practicaly useless.
Either that, or they found a way to bend light aorund his head so it can reach the ball in the first place, in which case it wouldn't matter because they would be able to do it without a light-bending ball.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Either that, or they found a way to bend light aorund his head so it can reach the ball in the first place, in which case it wouldn't matter because they would be able to do it without a light-bending ball.
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. I don't think it's real. People can edit this kind of stuff easily.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by PwnPirate on 2005-03-21 at 19:03:23
First of all, you can still see the jacket, second of all, if it was invisible, then you wouldn't be able to see the ball, you would be able to see the man though. If he held it to his chest and you would be able to see the book case behind, that would mean you can't see the ball, AND the man, meaning the man himself is the invisible substance. It is all a trick with mirrors.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Chef on 2005-03-21 at 19:28:44
Another genius remark from JetBlast... you can still see a window even though it's transparent... that could easily be explained by it being a bit dirty. The part about the man was regurgitating what I said, and why would they waste their time with mirrors? All they have to do is edit the film.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by PwnPirate on 2005-03-21 at 19:32:23
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Another genius remark from JetBlast... you can still see a window even though it's transparent... that could easily be explained by it being a bit dirty. The part about the man was regurgitating what I said, and why would they waste their time with mirrors? All they have to do is edit the film.
It would be MUCH easier using mirrors.BTW The grudge you hold against me in your other topic is biased.
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you can still see a window even though it's transparent... that could easily be explained by it being a bit dirty.
If glass was perfectly clean, you wouls still see it, that cloak isn't dirty, it just has shadows and ripples. (Shadows and ripples opening another series of reasons why it is a faked video.)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mp)RuFF on 2005-03-21 at 20:11:33
wow that is amazing
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mr.Camo on 2005-03-21 at 20:23:33
I don't care if it's real or not, it owns either way.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2005-03-21 at 21:54:21
The cloak is real stuff, I'm not sure about the ball or box though...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by EzDay281 on 2005-03-21 at 22:07:36
If it's real, tell us why you believe so.
Or, movie editing.
As for what you said about mirrors being easier, not necesarily. It could quite easily be a modified movie. Get a picture of the scene behind the guy, and have the movie edited such that they're pasted on where he should be, and distorted.
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It is all a trick with mirrors.
Or, movie editing.
As for what you said about mirrors being easier, not necesarily. It could quite easily be a modified movie. Get a picture of the scene behind the guy, and have the movie edited such that they're pasted on where he should be, and distorted.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by PwnPirate on 2005-03-21 at 22:46:37
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Or, movie editing.
As for what you said about mirrors being easier, not necesarily. It could quite easily be a modified movie. Get a picture of the scene behind the guy, and have the movie edited such that they're pasted on where he should be, and distorted.
Well it's also, bring in some mirrors, start recording.As for what you said about mirrors being easier, not necesarily. It could quite easily be a modified movie. Get a picture of the scene behind the guy, and have the movie edited such that they're pasted on where he should be, and distorted.
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*yawn* It's simple really; take a green box, cloak, ball, or whatever and put it off to one side. Then, take a very very very high DPI image of the backdrop. Then apply it over the green with a slight transperency to allow the shadowing to go through. Move the thing around and have fun makin weird movies.
Or place a mirror. I think everyone has the impression that it has to be done on the computer no matter what.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by ShadowBrood on 2005-03-21 at 22:50:15
*yawn* It's simple really; take a green box, cloak, ball, or whatever and put it off to one side. Then, take a very very very high DPI image of the backdrop. Then apply it over the green with a slight transperency to allow the shadowing to go through. Move the thing around and have fun makin weird movies.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2005-03-22 at 01:16:51
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If it's real, tell us why you believe so.
Ok, popular science had an article about them, which means they sent a reporter over to ask questions and such, which means that they had seen the actual thing. If it was bluescreened they probably would have said that it was bluescreened rather then submitting a report that the cloak was made of small beads that reflected light in different ways. (Which they did)