Newsprint #2
Synopsis
A performance for two projectionists using two 16mm projectors with freeze-frame. This performance version further animates the newspaper text by using intermittent projection, pausing and re-starting the film on its way through the projector. The pauses allow us to read chance fragments of the newspaper. In performing the work two identical prints are shown superimposed with a slight difference in image size, which varies throughout the performance. The projectionists attempt to bring the two films into synchronisation with each other by alternately freezing and running the films. During these brief periods of synchronisation something unexpected happens as a result of the slight misregistration of the two identical images and of their accompanying sounds.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Sherwin
- Original Title
- Newsprint #2
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Sherwin
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Sherwin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newsprint #2
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What is Newsprint #2 about?
A performance for two projectionists using two 16mm projectors with freeze-frame. This performance version further animates the newspaper text by using intermittent projection, pausing and re-starting the film on its way through the projector. The pauses allow us to read chance fragments of the newspaper. In performing the work two identical prints are shown superimposed with a slight difference in image size, which varies throughout the performance. The projectionists attempt to bring the two films into synchronisation with each other by alternately freezing and running the films. During these brief periods of synchronisation something unexpected happens as a result of the slight misregistration of the two identical images and of their accompanying sounds.
Who directed Newsprint #2?
Newsprint #2 was directed by Guy Sherwin.
Who stars in Newsprint #2?
The principal cast of Newsprint #2 includes Not specified.
When was Newsprint #2 released and how long is it?
Newsprint #2 was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 12m.