Videograms
Synopsis
1980-81, 13:27 min, b&w, sound Videograms is an ongoing series of text/image constructs or syntaxes using the Rutt/Etra Scan Processor, a device that enables Hill to sculpt electronic forms on the screen. Each "videogram" relates literally or conceptually to Hill's accompanying spoken text, which is visually translated into abstract shapes. Hill writes, "The vocabulary and precision of this tool allowed me to expand the notion of an 'electronic linguistic' through textual narrative blocks created specifically for the electronic vocabulary inherent in the Rutt/Etra device."
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Hill
- Original Title
- Videograms
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Hill
Director
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What is Videograms about?
1980-81, 13:27 min, b&w, sound Videograms is an ongoing series of text/image constructs or syntaxes using the Rutt/Etra Scan Processor, a device that enables Hill to sculpt electronic forms on the screen. Each "videogram" relates literally or conceptually to Hill's accompanying spoken text, which is visually translated into abstract shapes. Hill writes, "The vocabulary and precision of this tool allowed me to expand the notion of an 'electronic linguistic' through textual narrative blocks created specifically for the electronic vocabulary inherent in the Rutt/Etra device."
Who directed Videograms?
Videograms was directed by Gary Hill.
Who stars in Videograms?
The principal cast of Videograms includes Not specified.
When was Videograms released and how long is it?
Videograms was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 14m.