Taking a closer look....

This demo opens with the calibration sequence of an electron microscope. The first impression that viewers have is that they are peering into the events of a microscopic world through the output feed of the microscope. While the motif of the microscope as an interface to this world is perpetuated throughout the running time of the demo through the use of scan-line distortion on the output feed, it immediately becomes clear to the audience that the events they are witnessing transcend the limitations of a scanning microscope's ability. That is, the viewer is privy to events in the scene that would otherwise be inaccessible to the user of a scanning electron microscope.

As the demo shifts its focus onto the factory, the camera first surveys the nano-tubules that comprise the factory and then enters the factory itself for a tour of its functions. At one point the viewer observes a mould of components being moved through the factory. What is striking about this mould is that it closely resembles the sort of mould one would find in a commercially produced model kit. Indeed, the components in the mould appear to be patterned on those found in a model kit of a combustion engine. The disconcerting appearance of components from an internal combustion engine at a nano-level notwithstanding, the symbolic significance of these components help to clarify the purpose of the factory and establish a continuity of theme throughout the entirety of the demo.

This demo was well received at Euskal 2008 and placed first among all releases. It was nominated in the categories of Best Effects and Best Graphics for the Scene.org 2008 awards. The biggest issue that sceners seem to have with this demo is that its soundtrack doesn't match the effects being presented. Certainly the soundtrack is somewhat 'tinny' sounding and the soundtrack lacks a significant base component, but the track does complement the industrial nature of the overall production. However, a thumping techno soundtrack would better complement the effects. An initiative to 'remix' this demo has been launched over at http://enoughrecords.scene.org/sizeantimatters.