Project Detail

Orbiting The Atom

Synopsis

Made up of electronically generated images from a modified television, captured on super 8 film and then treated by hand with coloured inks and bleach. Each of the 5 sections is closely matched by electronic music from Helliwell's customised circuits.

Details

Year: 2003
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 4 mins 50 secs
Format: Beta SP
Director: Ian Helliwell
Producer: Ian Helliwell
Editor: Ian Helliwell
Director of Photography: Ian Helliwell
Composer: Ian Helliwell

Genre

Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Sales Company

Lux

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London E8 2EZ
UK

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