What Is This
Synopsis
With the aid of the Computer Department at Rutgers University, Montañez Ortiz devised a software interface that allowed him to digitize a videotape by scratching it forward and backward, completely disrupting its temporality.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raphael Montañez Ortíz
- Original Title
- What Is This
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
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Raphael Montañez Ortíz
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Raphael Montañez Ortíz
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What is What Is This about?
With the aid of the Computer Department at Rutgers University, Montañez Ortiz devised a software interface that allowed him to digitize a videotape by scratching it forward and backward, completely disrupting its temporality.
Who directed What Is This?
What Is This was directed by Raphael Montañez Ortíz.
Who stars in What Is This?
The principal cast of What Is This includes Not specified.
When was What Is This released and how long is it?
What Is This was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 9m.