Mars: An Optic Aspic (1972)
Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcome color effects that lend themselves to the composition and the choice was made to leave them in.
Director: Bill Etra
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Production: The TV Lab at WNET/13
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mars: An Optic Aspic about?
- Set to Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Bill Etra's original performance on 9 B&W monitors was shot in real-time on 16mm color film by Woody Vasulka. The 16mm film added some unexpected and welcome color effects that lend themselves to the composition and the choice was made to leave them in.
- Who directed Mars: An Optic Aspic?
- Mars: An Optic Aspic was directed by Bill Etra.
- How long is Mars: An Optic Aspic?
- Mars: An Optic Aspic has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- Where was Mars: An Optic Aspic produced?
- Mars: An Optic Aspic was produced in United States of America.