This documentary talks about the impact of supercomputers both in science and our daily lives.
Through interviews and data visualizations we are taken through a variety of research projects carried out in the framework of the european project Supercomputación y eCiencia. The research lines shown go from molecular dynamics applied to understanding cancer, to the study of supernovas, and passing through current hot topics such as personalized medicine, wind farm optimization, nanotechnology, and fluid simulation.
Special care is taken in the visualization of simulations: All the images that illustrate them are obtained directly from simulation data, reaching the highest possible visual and aesthetic quality, while maintaining legibility and without diminishing their technical value.
In a pedagogical but rigorous tone , and with polished realization, the video explains how supercomputing acts as a catalyzer thanks to which we can develop the ideas that will shape our future.
Supercomputers act as catalysts of the research projects shaping our future. "Supercomputers" is a shortfilm documentary that illustrates the impact of high performance computing on science technology and society. Through interviews and high-end data visualizations the film explains research projects ranging from molecular dynamics to astrophysics nanotechnology or personalized medicine.
Supercomputers act as catalysts of the research projects shaping our future.
"Supercomputers" is a shortfilm documentary that illustrates the impact of high performance computing on science technology and society.
Through interviews and high-end data visualizations the film explains research projects ranging from molecular dynamics to astrophysics nanotechnology or personalized medicine.
Credits:
Director/Producer: Fernando Cucchietti
Director: Andrés Locatelli
Screenplay: Fernando Cucchietti, Guillermo Marin, Andrés Locatelli, Anabel Herrera, Cristian Selvas
Cinematographer: Jorge Cosmen
Art Direction : Sol Bucalo
VFX superviser : Guillermo Marín
Senior 3D Artist: Javier Mansilla
Montblanc animator: Miguel Angel Corominas
Compositor: Félix Bueno
Editing : Daniel Sánchez
Colourist : Pablo Mejlachowicz
Motion graphics: Berberecho Productions
Dron camera operator: René Cortabitarte
Gaffer and key grip: Xavier Aregall
Sound: Joan Redondo
Production Manager: Leire Larisgoitia
Music and Sound design : Benjamin Boysen
Narration: Colin Morgan
English translation: Pilar Lopez
Data conversion: Carlos Tripiana and Xavier Sáez
Render technician: Carlos Tripiana
Marenostrum support: David Vicente
* Winner, Category Exact Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, 2014 Ronda International Scientific Film Biennial
* Winner "Muy Interesante" Award, Daroca&Prisión Film Festival
* "Official Selection", Science Film Festival 2014
* Winner, Best Short Documentary, Academia Film Olomouc 2015, (49th International Festival of Science Documentary Films)
* Winner, Best Documentary, FICT Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes de Torrelavega (2015)