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Scan Processor Studies by Woody Vasulka & Brian O’Reilly

December 1, 2009 - By Bobby Solomon - Category: Video

It’s kinda hard to describe the video above, but imagine Peter Saville’s cover for Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures being animated by Chris Cunningham, a frenzy of white lines on a black background. Well, that’s the first part of this video which in itself is only 8 minutes of a 45 minute video. The video was created by Woody Vasulka and Brian O’Reilly who used a Rutt-Era Scan Processor from the 70′s, which was then further manipulated by a computer. The effect is bizarre and amazing, creating shapes and patterns that seem totally unnatural.

Bobby

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so beautiful

Comment by El Zebra — December 1, 2009 #
This is cool! I feel like ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ by Kid Cudi should be playing in the background. =]

Comment by taylor — December 1, 2009 #
Very cool find.

-Dave

Comment by Dave Fisher — December 2, 2009 #
Saw this on Kempt – Saville gift wrap: http://shop.visitmanchester.com/store/product/2174/Peter-Saville-Gift-Wrap/

Comment by Chris Leeuw — December 2, 2009 #
First loved this at a Res fest way back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHrTOQ18yzU

Comment by Max — December 2, 2009 #
[...] of 45 minutes, with sections of various lengths, textures, and dynamic qualities. … (via Kitsune Noir) « Octopus Pool Art | Fubiz™ | The Brain Observatory – In Memory of H.M. [...]

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