Tidal vectors

‘Tidal Vectors’ is a 3D digital installation of the dynamic shape and motion of Sydney Harbour composed from scientific data of depth soundings and tidal flow vectors. Elements of marine geography and historical reference relating to the harbour are layered to create a poetic metaphor for Sydney and the broader Australian Culture.

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Credits

creator

James McGrath

Nicole Ellis

Production places

Australia

Production dates

2000

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1002009

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Computer animation → 3-D computer animation

Holdings

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master

DVD ROM; Copy

Digital Betacam [PAL]; Sub-master

VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded

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Australia, 2000

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