nico tangara bridges analog and digital realms
In the rapidly evolving world of photography and technology, Nico Tangara revisits the traditional charm of physically capturing and cherishing a moment. Merging the two realms, the designer has created the ‘Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera‘ which captures the essence of both worlds with functional novelty. Utilizing Raspberry Pi — a compact computer module, an eInk display, and a custom code generated with ChatGPT, the device combines the nostalgia of instant prints with the convenience of digital technology, resulting in a unique and captivating photographic experience.
A simple press of the button triggers a script that sets the camera in motion, activating the Raspberry module. Once it captures the raw image, Tangara’s script applies creative modifications such as artistic effects and tweaks to enhance the visual aesthetics. The resulting composition is then saved within the Raspberry Pi and sent to the eInk display where it is showcased until the next image is taken.
all images courtesy of Nico Tangara
powered by raspberry pi and chatgpt
As camera technology has progressed from the days of analog film to digital in the last decades, the tangible artefacts of photography have become somewhat redundant. With his ‘Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera’, designer Nico Tangara revisits the forgotten, poetic charm of physically holding and preserving a printed photograph while using the technologies of the day to bridge the gap between the digital and the analog.
Raspberry Pi, a versatile and compact computer, provides the foundation for this project and enables the connection of various components to bring the idea to life. The eInk display, distinct from conventional LCD or LED screens which use light, utilizes microcapsules that toggle between black and white based on electrical pulses. Unlike traditional screens, once power is disconnected it retains the image indefinitely, providing a lasting visual experience.
‘Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera’ bridges the two realms
Tangara’s script applies creative modifications such as artistic effects to enhance the raw image
the eInk display screen utilizes microcapsules that toggle between black and white based on electrical pulses
the camera runs on Raspberry Pi and a custom code generated with ChatGPT
Nico Tangara revisits the forgotten charm of physically capturing a memory
once power is disconnected, the screen retains the image indefinitely
project info:
name: Digitally Analog Polaroid Camera
designer: Nico Tangara
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