fireball40k Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Here's an interesting new nanotech coating that has been developed to absorb over 99.9% of light that falls upon it: http://www.dpaonthen...spray-form.aspx The prices are probably very prohibitive right now, but this would be a very useful coating for stage items that one doesn't want to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 ..... the coating's performance beyond the visible spectrum results in it being classified as a dual-use material that is subject to UK Export Control. We have therefore chosen to license Vantablack S-VIS exclusively to Kapoor Studios UK to explore its use in works of art. This exclusive licence limits the coating’s use in the field of art, but does not extend to any other sectors. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABlackmore Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 This has been around for a couple of years, super impressive that they are able to supply it in spray on form now. Still there are a number of limitations for its use outside of the export and licencing issues specifically in terms of application and due to the fact that it's also pretty fragile: "...a Vantablack surface is easily damaged by any direct impact or abrasion."- from Surrey NanoSystems FAQ Still, that licencing is a shame - export rules obviously limit things, but even so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigclive Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I would guess that even cleaning a surface like that would ruin the effect. And the dust build up from not cleaning it would also be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I would guess that even cleaning a surface like that would ruin the effect. And the dust build up from not cleaning it would also be an issue.Letting the turns anywhere near it would ruin it first time out.Dandruff! On a serious note I can't see it being too useful other than in film, video and animation for precisely that reason. Any airborne detritus, of which there is masses in any theatre, would pollute/corrupt/ruin the effect in minutes. That may be why they want to maintain total control over it's use. It would be a poor advert were a "disappearing" black to show up because it was "too black" and covered in a light coating of dust, dandruff and fingerprint grease. Spray also can tend to become electrostatic and attract more dust than other surfaces, just a guess, but spray booths are designed specifically to minimise dust particles for that reason. Anyone know more about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigclive Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You do get a special deep velvet type of fabric for magicians use. I can recall them using it to mask stuff backstage at Cinemagique in Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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