Eyewitness - Sight [VHS]
Are you a predator or are you prey?Eyewitness: Sightanswers this question based purely on the location of your eyes! Another excellent video in theEyewitnessseries, this one focuses on the mechanics of sight. The fast-paced and stylized direction lends itself especially well to this topic. The camera zooms in on a rabbit from the point of view of a hungry eagle, computer-generated sets fool the eye into seeing things that are not there, and the screen splits into the multifaceted lens of the common housefly.The video is not all visual trickery, however.  Packed in this brief video is an impressive amount of information about sight, such as the fact thatirisis the Latin word for "rainbow" and that ancient Egyptians wore their famous black eyeliner to protect their eyes from the harsh desert sun. A visual treat for parents and their science-minded kids, this video is definitely worth a look.--Michelle Riggen