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How 'Cello' was filmed
Cellist Sol Gabetta's 300-year-old instrument was turned into a screen for a unique film for the BBC Proms, 2016.
This video explains how infrared cameras tracked the cello’s position and enabled a digital projection to stay locked onto its surface as it moved.
You can watch Cello on the BBC Proms website.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Sol Gabetta |
| Composer | Edward Elgar |
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