Description: Each moment events take place that the human eye cannot perceive because these occurrences are too small, too large, too fast, too slow, or beyond the spectrum of visible light. Entire worlds might escape our inspection if it were not for some extraordinary photographic techniques, sophisticated cameras, and imaging devices. THE INVISIBLE WORLD will captivate you with the sight of water crystallizing into ice; a single atom's movement within solid matter; a bullet speeding towards its target - and will forever alter your understanding and perception of the world.
Amazon.com: National Geographic once again brings us unfamiliar landscapes and exotic creatures--this time, however, they are all lurking on the everyday surfaces that surround us. The Invisible World picks up where our eyes leave off, exploring details too small or fast for humans to grasp. Much of the film focuses on microscopic events that, magnified thousands of times, eerily replicate occurrences in the larger world. Dust mites lumber through dry terrain like dinosaurs, and tiny fungi cling to a strand of hair like toadstools on a tree trunk. The filmmakers also employ an impressive array of techniques to portray the intangible aspects (such as heat and energy) of the human-sized environment. While it tackles a mountain of material for an hour-long show, this video is an excellent introduction to phenomena that are often overlooked. --Claire Campbell
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Rating: - Good video for children
I saw this video as a child of 13 or 14 years. I was mesmerised by it. The famous milk drop splash is all I remember of the content. I then thought it was worth stacking the name in my head.
Rating: - Excellent...
Incredible footage and narration. Some sequences are almost "trippy" and I am waiting for the DVD release (hopefully) to get another copy! Highly recommended for educational purposes as well a visual ... Read More
Rating: - Masterpiece of documentary
"The Invisible World" is the "Citizen Kane" of the National Geographic Specials. It's an outstanding overview of the subject at the heart of National Geographic -- photography. The images created through ... Read More
Rating: - It was so great sort of scary
It was nice and great. Hello my name is Stephanie Rossi Eugene's Daughter. The Beginning was so Scary food Digesting water dropping flowers blooming girl playing flute other one playing the clarinet. More scarier ... Read More
Rating: - A great tool for educators introducing the "micro-" world!
I am a general science high school special educator. This video was an awesome tool for introducing the microscope unit! My students were astounded to learn about the colonies of micro-stuff that reside on their ... Read More
