Permutations

United States, 1966

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An early example of computer generated animation; several hundred dots move about the screen according to a set of
instructions in a graphics program which were input into a
IBM digital computer and coloured by an optical printer.
‘Action sequences, proceeding from order to disorder and back to ordered patterning, suggest a parallel to harmonic phenomena of the musical scale … The effect is to subtly generate and resolve tension - which is similar to the primary emotional power of music composition’ (John Whitney).

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John Whitney

Duration

00:08:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1966

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John Whitney compilation

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ACMI Identifier

B1003528

Language

English

Object Types

Artwork

Materials

Single channel moving image

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DVD [PAL]; Copy

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master

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MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

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