Zoom Lapse (1975)
The zoom lens - with its ability to bring the distance close, then throw it back again - is the protagonist in John Du Cane’s film. Its action here is combined with a time exposure on each film frame. Thus both time and distance are compressed within the same image. ‘I wanted the viewer to be pretty conscious that what they’re seeing is not something that exists on celluloid; that there’s a way it’s manufactured in the viewing process.’ John Du Cane 2002
Director: John Du Cane
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zoom Lapse about?
- The zoom lens - with its ability to bring the distance close, then throw it back again - is the protagonist in John Du Cane’s film. Its action here is combined with a time exposure on each film frame. Thus both time and distance are compressed within the same image. ‘I wanted the viewer to be pretty conscious that what they’re seeing is not something that exists on celluloid; that there’s a way it’s manufactured in the viewing process.’ John Du Cane 2002
- Who directed Zoom Lapse?
- Zoom Lapse was directed by John Du Cane.
- How long is Zoom Lapse?
- Zoom Lapse has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).