Cycles #1
Synopsis
A hand-made film of a circular form that fluctuates in rhythms of light and sound.Cycles 1 is made by sticking paper dots onto the surface of the film and to its (optical) sound track. On projection these separate instants are converted simultaneously into picture and sound.The gaps between the dots gradually decrease until a fusion of the material occurs; the separate image-moments coalesce into a pulsating ball of light; simultaneously we hear rhythmic sounds fusing into a continuous rising drone.These transformations are taking place in our perceptual systems, for if we examine the physical strip of film, no such change is seen. Apparently we register time through our optical and our aural senses in very different ways, one chemical, the other mechanical.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Sherwin
- Original Title
- Cycles #1
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Sherwin
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Sherwin
Director
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What is Cycles #1 about?
A hand-made film of a circular form that fluctuates in rhythms of light and sound.Cycles 1 is made by sticking paper dots onto the surface of the film and to its (optical) sound track. On projection these separate instants are converted simultaneously into picture and sound.The gaps between the dots gradually decrease until a fusion of the material occurs; the separate image-moments coalesce into a pulsating ball of light; simultaneously we hear rhythmic sounds fusing into a continuous rising drone.These transformations are taking place in our perceptual systems, for if we examine the physical strip of film, no such change is seen. Apparently we register time through our optical and our aural senses in very different ways, one chemical, the other mechanical.
Who directed Cycles #1?
Cycles #1 was directed by Guy Sherwin.
Who stars in Cycles #1?
The principal cast of Cycles #1 includes Not specified.
When was Cycles #1 released and how long is it?
Cycles #1 was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 5m.