The Temporality of Duration: An Exploratory Study on Slit-Scan Photography

This study develops an automated Slit-Scan Photography (SSP) system addressing four technical limitations in capturing temporal continuity: exposure complexity (16-parameter matrix), reciprocity failure, mechanical instability (±0.01mm precision), and slit contamination. Integrating quaternary exposure controls, servo-driven slit mechanisms, and adaptive ND filters (>14-stop range), the prototype achieves spatiotemporal synthesis of 2D space with 1D time vectors. Grounded in Kolb's experiential learning theory, it materializes Bergson's durée concept while demonstrating commercial potential through patented shutter technology. The system establishes new paradigms for temporal visualization in artistic and scientific imaging, reconciling technical precision with Deleuzian time-image aesthetics.