Poem Field No. 2 (1966)
To create his “Poemfields” (1965-71) series, VanDerBeek worked closely with computer scientist Ken Knowlton and the staff at Bell Labs. Each “Poemfield” was adapted from poems by VanDerBeek, programmed on an IBM 7094 computer in black and white using a custom language known as BEFLIX, and colored after the fact by artists Robert Brown and Frank Olvey. Poemfield No. 2 features a soundtrack by jazz percussionist Paul Motian, known for his collaborations with Bill Evans.
Director: Stan VanDerBeek
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Music: Paul Motian
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poem Field No. 2 about?
- To create his “Poemfields” (1965-71) series, VanDerBeek worked closely with computer scientist Ken Knowlton and the staff at Bell Labs. Each “Poemfield” was adapted from poems by VanDerBeek, programmed on an IBM 7094 computer in black and white using a custom language known as BEFLIX, and colored after the fact by artists Robert Brown and Frank Olvey. Poemfield No. 2 features a soundtrack by jazz percussionist Paul Motian, known for his collaborations with Bill Evans.
- Who directed Poem Field No. 2?
- Poem Field No. 2 was directed by Stan VanDerBeek.
- How long is Poem Field No. 2?
- Poem Field No. 2 has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Poem Field No. 2?
- Poem Field No. 2 is a Animation film.