Orbital Obsessions
Synopsis
Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were interested in the building of control systems for the manipulation of electronic signals, resulting in their collaborations with several designers and engineers. One such example was the Multi-Level Keyer, a tool designed in 1973 by George Brown at the request of the Vasulkas, who were interested in expanding their range of source imagery. Steina’s manipulation of the image through keying, layering, and the manual control of luminance is seen here.
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November 25, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steina Vasulka, Woody Vasulka
- Original Title
- Orbital Obsessions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steina Vasulka, Woody Vasulka
Department Leadership Roster
Steina Vasulka
Director
Woody Vasulka
Director
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What is Orbital Obsessions about?
Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were interested in the building of control systems for the manipulation of electronic signals, resulting in their collaborations with several designers and engineers. One such example was the Multi-Level Keyer, a tool designed in 1973 by George Brown at the request of the Vasulkas, who were interested in expanding their range of source imagery. Steina’s manipulation of the image through keying, layering, and the manual control of luminance is seen here.
Who directed Orbital Obsessions?
Orbital Obsessions was directed by Steina Vasulka, Woody Vasulka.
Who stars in Orbital Obsessions?
The principal cast of Orbital Obsessions includes Steina Vasulka.
When was Orbital Obsessions released and how long is it?
Orbital Obsessions was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 24m.