Back in the heady days of the late 1960s, a group of young visionaries saw science, in the form of light and movement, as a means to enhance the aural experiences of the time.

They managed to blend audio surroundings with a visual experience, thus developing a total environmental experience. This early collaboration led to Optikinetics Ltd being formed in 1970.

About OPTI
From humble beginnings in a farmhouse on Barbara Cartland’s estate near Hatfield England, (oh to 6 inch Wheel Effecthave been a fly on the wall when a young hippy, Phil Brunker, was interviewed by Ms. Cartland) Optikinetics became one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of effects lighting and structures. Together the founders of the company shared a vision, to deliver quality and technical excellence through innovation and high standards of customer service. An ethos that has continued to this day.

The first effect produced by Optikinetics was the 6 inch Liquid Wheel (see the 6 inch Wheel Effect pages and History of the 6 inch Wheel) producing a projected effect of constantly moving and mixing globules of coloured light.