Stop action photographer helps stop spread of novel coronavirus
Stop action photography by Mark Nicholas, the owner of Manhattan Beach Studios Photographer Mark Nicholas is best known for his stop action photography. He freezes bullets and liquids at less than a millionth of a second in his studio at MBS Media Campus. Since production at MBS Media Campus stopped in early March, he has been focusing his efforts on helping to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading. “We are people who can’t sit still,” says Nicholas. “We have acquired a lot of gear through the years. Why not put it to use?” The equipment includes 3-D printers and laser cutters he uses to make masks, face shields and ear protectors for nurses at Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital and workers at elder care facilities, including the Sunrise Senior Living facility on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach. Photographer Mark Nicholas holds on of his face shields he made on his 3D printer. Photo He has given away over 100 masks and over 1,000 ear protectors while spending several thousands of dollars of his own money on materials. “If the first responders were going to risk their lives, I could donate my time,” he says. Explosions at 1/200,000th of a second by Mark Nicholas…
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