Blinkity Blank (1955)

Blinkity Blank (1955) poster

A playful exercise in intermittent animation and spasmodic imagery. Playing with the laws relating to persistence of vision and after-image on the retina of the eye, McLaren engraves pictures on blank film creating vivid, percussive effects.

Director: Norman McLaren
Genre: Animation, Music
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Maurice Blackburn
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

scratch film, short film

More Films by Director: Norman McLaren
More Films in Genre: Animation, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blinkity Blank about?
A playful exercise in intermittent animation and spasmodic imagery. Playing with the laws relating to persistence of vision and after-image on the retina of the eye, McLaren engraves pictures on blank film creating vivid, percussive effects.
Who directed Blinkity Blank?
Blinkity Blank was directed by Norman McLaren.
How long is Blinkity Blank?
Blinkity Blank has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Blinkity Blank?
Blinkity Blank is a Animation, Music film.
Where was Blinkity Blank produced?
Blinkity Blank was produced in Canada.