The sets of coloured wheels can be seen, together with their driving gears ,these spin rapidly,
creating a black (unlit) centre point, from which colours emerge and expand to the outer of the image, pause momentarily,
then another colour follows, repeating the process.
This effect is sometimes referred to as a catherine wheel.
The copyright on this effect was held by L.M.C. (Light machine company) and this copyright
was displayed on all spinning unit assemblies, regardless of final manufacturer. On the right is an early 240volt unit, possibly for
the Tutor 500 or 1,000, as these projectors did carry front forks, but no 12 volt output. The maker is unknown,
but it is highly likely that this is an original L.M.C.
Optikinetics also made the Total Eclipse, here is an example with 12 volt motor, note that the lower corners
have been shaped, so that it will fit a Tutor 2 as well as the Solar 250.
SEE IT IN ACTION
Below, is a new video, featuring the Total Eclipse, together with other effects, now
using You Tube files, loading much faster than the previous format.
The video starts with an Opti Crystal Pulse, adding an animated beam cassette, leading into
the Total Eclipse, then a flop prism is added
