Koebe polyhedra and minimal surfaces

Synopsis

This short experimental animation film explores the abstract mathematical world of Koebe Polyhedra and minimal surfaces. A 3D voyage thought the amazing world of discrete geometry, based on modern mathematical research.

Runtime: 7 min

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Credits

A movie by
Alexander Bobenko, Janek Newjoto, Jan Techter

Animation and sound
Janek Newjoto

Software Developer
Stefan Sechelmann

Theory by
Alexander Bobenko, Tim Hoffmann, Boris Springborn

Producer
Alexander Bobenko

Funded by
DFG,
SFB/TRR 109 "Discretization in Geometry and Dynamics"

Runtime 7 minutes

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Trailer

Music

From the soundtrack of the film. Performed by Anne Maria Wehrmeyer (violin), Michael Wehrmeyer (cello), Stefan Sechelmann (piano). Recorded by Janek Newjoto. Videos by Giulio Rasi.

Franz Schubert - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 100

George Frideric Handel - Suite in D minor, HWV 437, III. Sarabande