John Nash Ott Movies

  • 1974
    Exploring the Spectrum

    Exploring the Spectrum

    Exploring the Spectrum

    101974HD

    An exciting video journey through the world of time-lapse photography by one of the founders of the science of photobiology, Dr. John Nash Ott. Do...

    Exploring the Spectrum
  • 1954
    Two Tomatoes

    Two Tomatoes

    Two Tomatoes

    01954HD

    A short promotional film containing time-lapse photography for Swift & Company's commercial lawn fertilizer, Vigoro.

    Two Tomatoes
  • 1947
    Tomatoe

    Tomatoe

    Tomatoe

    01947HD

    Ott shot his time-lapse plant footage in his Winnetka greenhouse. He installed automatic temperature, humidity, and irrigation systems to help with...

    Tomatoe
  • 1946
    Dancing Flowers

    Dancing Flowers

    Dancing Flowers

    01946HD

    A stop-motion film of primroses dancing to a Strauss waltz.

    Dancing Flowers
  • 1954
    Andy Benson Orchid

    Andy Benson Orchid

    Andy Benson Orchid

    01954HD

    A short film that documents horticulturalist Andrew Benson, owner of Andrew Benson, Inc., working at his greenhouse located in Des Plaines, Illinois.

    Andy Benson Orchid