Zoomscape is platform for viewing and creating interactive continuous zoom videos.

Following the release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, I saw a unique video montage by Reddit user /u/LtChestnut. Their video provided a seamless zoom-out of the Carina Nebula newly taken by the JWST to an expansive view of our night sky with the Earth's horizon in frame using their own astrophotography. What captivated me about this approach was how it made celestial objects, situated billions of miles away, feel within reach. This video didn't just depict these bodies as distant entities in the vast cosmos; instead, it portrayed them as connected to our earthly viewpoint, giving them a sense of grounded reality.

Creating such a video, however, is time consuming. The original creator might have used a traditional video software like After Effects and manually stitched together the images. Realizing this could be a challenging task for those unfamiliar with such software, I saw an opportunity to streamline this process to help pros and novices alike to make their own zoom videos faster.

This led me to develop Zoomscape. The aim was to automate the process and make it simpler, thus enabling more people to create their own zoom videos. I believe that by making this tool accessible, we could see more of these insightful montages that underscore our connection to the universe.

Zoomscape is designed to be enjoyable and easy to use. I hope it helps you appreciate our universe in a new light. If you find value in it, consider donating to support its continued development.

About the developer

Michael Delaney is a creative technologist and developer. You can learn more about him and his work at fusepilot.com.