In this documentary film exploring his working processes, John Whitney explains some of the techniques and philosophies involved in programming and animating his computer-made abstract films. He attempts to define his new art of ‘motion graphics’ by comparison with music and language. As well as an intriguing investigation into his work, this film is a visual feast of his remarkable dynamic abstractions.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1003525
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Animation → Computer animation → 2-D computer animation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Computer art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Video art
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Object Types
Artwork
Materials
Single channel moving image, colour and audio
Holdings
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan