Orbital Obsessions (1977)
Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were interested in the building of control systems for the manipulation of electronic signals, resulting in their collaborations with several designers and engineers. One such example was the Multi-Level Keyer, a tool designed in 1973 by George Brown at the request of the Vasulkas, who were interested in expanding their range of source imagery. Steina’s manipulation of the image through keying, layering, and the manual control of luminance is seen here.
Director: Steina Vasulka, Woody Vasulka
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Steina Vasulka - Self
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orbital Obsessions about?
- Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were interested in the building of control systems for the manipulation of electronic signals, resulting in their collaborations with several designers and engineers. One such example was the Multi-Level Keyer, a tool designed in 1973 by George Brown at the request of the Vasulkas, who were interested in expanding their range of source imagery. Steina’s manipulation of the image through keying, layering, and the manual control of luminance is seen here.
- Who directed Orbital Obsessions?
- Orbital Obsessions was directed by Steina Vasulka, Woody Vasulka.
- Who stars in Orbital Obsessions?
- Orbital Obsessions stars Steina Vasulka.
- How long is Orbital Obsessions?
- Orbital Obsessions has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Orbital Obsessions?
- Orbital Obsessions is a Documentary film.
- Where was Orbital Obsessions produced?
- Orbital Obsessions was produced in United States of America.