Kinsetsu is a highly sensory sci-fi short film that uses macro photography and practical effects to imagine life on another planet. Via Gizmodo:
Sci-fi nowadays tends to rely on CGI — and by rely, I mean completely depend on it. It’s not surprising, since sci-fi is about inventing people, places, and things that don’t exist, but it can sometimes feel rather lifeless. A new sci-fi short ditches the CGI to bring another planet to life. After all, Mother Nature can be pretty alien sometimes.
Kinsetsu, by Clemens Wirth, is basically a two-minute mind trip. Using macro photography and practical effects, the short envisions what life on another planet, specifically Planet-9, would look like. But it’s more than that, you can practically feel it. The whole video is incredibly sensory, partially thanks to the immersive soundtrack from Radium Audio.
You can see more of Clemens’ photography on his website here. He graduated from the university of applied sciences FH-Salzburg majoring in arts & design, and has accumulated several awards along the way, including winning the Bronze at Bassawards for “Measuring Evil” in the category Best TV Titles. He has also been nominated for SXSW a couple of times. Check out his work!