Separating Substances
A long-lost treasure chest provides inspiration for a study into separating substances.
Badminton Junior School
Duration: 2:04
Views: 799
Say the film-makers:
This film demonstrates how to separate materials. We really enjoyed using animation to introduce the film and our teacher was amazed to find out that we achieved the blue background of the sea by filming through a paper cup held up at the window.
PS. We apologise for the spelling mistake in ‘separation’ but needless to say we missed this in the hurry of editing!
Interesting technique, this — recording sound during the performance, but using it only as a guide and revoicing all the dialogue. Since many cameras struggle to capture the sound from this sort of thing, it works well. Indeed, a similar technique is used for films and drama. They call it ‘Automatic Dialogue Replacement,’ but it involves the actor standing in a booth and trying to match their own performance again.
I’d never thought of doing this with SciCast films, but it’s a great idea. It gets around one of the biggest problems — not being able to hear people — and it’s not as distracting as I’d expect.
I also like the whale introduction. It’s worth exploring the bits of software that come with your camera for this sort of material. I’m no fan of the Digital Blue camera used here (I think they’re very poor quality), but the software looks to be rather good fun.
Bringing something from the animation into the ‘real world’ is very clever, too. An inventive and well-constructed film that must have involved lots of work — thanks for sharing!
— Jonathan.
i bet the whale is dead cos the japanese people probably ate it by now
the chad, 20 Aug 2009
This is a brilliant film not only is it good but it has teached me a lot!
Gabriella, 05 Feb 2009
I enjoyed this. wish I could have had such interesting science lessons!
Katherine Burton, 28 Jan 2009
pleased to meet you Mr Whale..very informative!
Mike, 24 Jan 2009
wicked!!
fran, 24 Jan 2009
Very,very educational.........f-a-b (fab separated!)
catrina ludlow, 23 Jan 2009
Underwaterly brilliant
Eleanor Holley, 23 Jan 2009
Love it!
sam, 23 Jan 2009
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Issy, 23 Jan 2009
This is a really good animation it is also very scientific
Sarah G, 23 Jan 2009
i like mr wale hes cool so i also never knew copper coins were just magnectic and silver ones arnt 5 star rating from me!
liv, 23 Jan 2009
I love this whale!
john, 23 Jan 2009
i didn't know that!!!
richard, 23 Jan 2009
This is a great film and it tought me a lot of things that i didnt know!
derek, 23 Jan 2009
The Best It really Helps Mre with my Learning I Hope You Win
Drake, 23 Jan 2009
this is a really clever film well done!!
no name, 23 Jan 2009
Its so good!
Hannah, 23 Jan 2009
That whale Is The Best Mann Go Mr Whale Go Go Go
Fred, 23 Jan 2009
tentacle tinglin' good!!!
charlotte, 23 Jan 2009
amazing film dudes
anonymous, 23 Jan 2009
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that was so gd !! lol =D =D 2 thumbs up!!
gorgia, 23 Jan 2009
Fantastic
Ggg, 23 Jan 2009
Cool!
Samuel, 23 Jan 2009
cooool
fghg, 23 Jan 2009
cool
claire, 23 Jan 2009
cool
claire, 23 Jan 2009
This is well animated!
f1243, 23 Jan 2009
it should be 5 stars not 4!
Kerry, 23 Jan 2009
fabulos
olivia, 23 Jan 2009
Fantastic
James, 23 Jan 2009
Fantastic
James, 23 Jan 2009
Its awesome!
Mark, 23 Jan 2009
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally Fantistic
Jo, 23 Jan 2009
take a good look at this its fantastic
maddie, 23 Jan 2009
fab
lulu, 23 Jan 2009
Wow!!!
Honor, 23 Jan 2009
Its amazing!
Beatrice, 23 Jan 2009
cool
fran, 23 Jan 2009
wierd
sally, 23 Jan 2009
amasing intresting
let, 23 Jan 2009
Wow
Milly, 23 Jan 2009
your film rocks
rachel, 23 Jan 2009
This is a great film!
katie, 23 Jan 2009
Wow its wicked!!!
Lilly, 23 Jan 2009
funky
lucy, 23 Jan 2009
BRILLIANT!!
hnjdwk, 23 Jan 2009
i luv it!!
Lola, 23 Jan 2009
Its really snappy!!
Colette, 23 Jan 2009
its really amazing. if it was a film i would TOTALLY buy it
beatrice, 23 Jan 2009
This film is wicked!
froz, 23 Jan 2009
funky
Livi, 23 Jan 2009
Really great
Tat, 23 Jan 2009
Its really good!!
Bebe, 23 Jan 2009
Its cool!!
Ellie, 23 Jan 2009
It is really fun and it really Helps me Learn about Sivieng
Katie, 23 Jan 2009
its fab!!!
Issy Atkins, 23 Jan 2009
its fab
Issy Atkins, 23 Jan 2009
cooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!
lottie, 23 Jan 2009
AMAZING!!!!!
franny, 23 Jan 2009