Frame for ATV television prismatic optical effects unit, c 1972
- Made:
- 1967-1977
Frame for Television prismatic optical effects unit, formerly used by ATV, 1967-1977. Possibly believed to have been used in the production of the video for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen. A large metal and plywood frame with a set of different types of circular multiple image mult-sector prisms which mount into it - used for creating multi-image and 'kaleidoscopic' effects by placing the unit in front of the television camera lens.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Object Number:
- 2005-5022/4
- Materials:
- plywood, steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), leather, aluminium (metal), wood (unidentified), perspex, chipboard and rope
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1885 mm x 1215 mm x 605 mm,
- type:
- optical effects unit
