Vowels & Consonants (2005)
A film collaboration using six projectors that evolved from Lynn Loo's film o and Guy Sherwin's printer installation bdpq. The images were produced by printing letterforms directly onto raw 16mm film, and their shapes make sounds as they pass through the projectors' optical sound heads. These optical sounds may at times resemble the uttered sound of the letterforms. The work is sometimes performed as a live interaction with musicians.
Director: Lynn Loo, Guy Sherwin
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lynn Loo, Guy Sherwin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vowels & Consonants about?
- A film collaboration using six projectors that evolved from Lynn Loo's film o and Guy Sherwin's printer installation bdpq. The images were produced by printing letterforms directly onto raw 16mm film, and their shapes make sounds as they pass through the projectors' optical sound heads. These optical sounds may at times resemble the uttered sound of the letterforms. The work is sometimes performed as a live interaction with musicians.
- Who directed Vowels & Consonants?
- Vowels & Consonants was directed by Lynn Loo, Guy Sherwin.
- How long is Vowels & Consonants?
- Vowels & Consonants has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Vowels & Consonants produced?
- Vowels & Consonants was produced in United Kingdom.