Gravity, Mass and Weight
The difference between mass and weight, in Lego.
Oliver Madgwick
Duration: 1:24
Views: 2178
Film-maker Oliver Madgwick writes:
Based on the first moon landing, my film was made using Lego animation. It explains the difference between mass and weight, in relation to gravity.
Oliver (age 17) made the film all on his lonesome, as you’ll see from the end credits.
This film was nominated for the SciCast Awards 2010, and won the category:
Award for Technical and Creative Achievement.
This film also won:
Best Film 2010.
This is outstanding. It’s beautifully shot, lit, edited, written, performed, dubbed… The detail is incredible (the astronaut leaves a Lego footprint on the moon, did you notice?), the ageing effects are nicely judged, and the film has a nice edge of humour too.
All by one person? Utterly remarkable, and a cracking achievement by Oliver.
Winner? You bet.
— Jonathan.
Brilliant!
Hugh & Katherine, 10 Aug 2010
Wow! Fantastic. Loved the music.
The Cooke Family, 24 Jul 2010
fantastic little film
james, 24 Jul 2010
Superb demonstration! You are very talented. Hope the Lego people take notice.
Valencia Coty, 23 Jul 2010
I don't think that I've ever loved anything more in my life! Certaintly puts my lego man video in the gutters :L
It's truly amazing, well done!
Lydia, 21 Jul 2010
Great animation and some nice funny moments which help to explain the science.
Pete, 20 Jul 2010
Brilliant - thanks so much. So many lovely details - I laughed outloud at R2D2tripping up.
Keith, 19 Jul 2010
Very adorable; well done. I hope you keep on making films, because we're always looking for more PR in gravity. :)
Sarah, 18 Jul 2010
Absolutely delightful. Had to watch it twice.
Laura Parker, 18 Jul 2010
This a really well made film and you explain the concepts brilliantly.
Dave Ellwood, 18 Jul 2010
I love the flames coming out of the rocket base. So creative.
Elin, 18 Jul 2010
This is just charming. I especially love the way the spacemen bounce.
Alice Bell, 18 Jul 2010