Yaddda, Yadda, Yada...Stochastically Self-Similar Non-Euclidian Replication

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Video of the Week #35 March 22th, 2012

From:More Science Films, Please! U.S.C. Science Film Competition and Others by Casey Rentz at the Guest Blog .


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Source: Kimberly Laux, Simon Wilches Castro, Scott MacDonald, Anna Drubich and Laura Cechanowicz from USC.

This week’s video garnered an honorable mention at the USC Science Film competition this year. Entitled ‘Yaddda Yadda Yada’, this short film takes on the subject of fractals in an original and whimsical way. We love the smooth transitions, the superb animation and the overall relaxed feel of the piece. Want to know something about fractals? This film makes it easy to do! Congratulations to the team directed by Kimberly Laux.

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