Thumbnail Sketches (1977)
Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
Director: George Griffin
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thumbnail Sketches about?
- Like many of my films THUMBNAIL SKETCHES began as a flipbook. However this particular book didn't really flip. Each page instead of being one phase in a series (like a frame of film), contained a complete cycle of 8 drawings arranged in a rectangular ring. The reader had to construct the information conceptually not just optically as if it were a mosaic of abstract comic strip panels. The film begins with a 'live' prologue documenting the book's original form; then follows its destruction by scissors, a brief autopsy illustrating the mechanics of movement, and its eventual animated rebirth.
- Who directed Thumbnail Sketches?
- Thumbnail Sketches was directed by George Griffin.
- How long is Thumbnail Sketches?
- Thumbnail Sketches has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).