Terra firma

This cut-out animation started life as a 5-metre long conte drawing inspired by the various unseen energies that influence and create a dimension.
Original music by Steve Fraser, Dennis Phelan, Luke Von Banbergern. Animation by Julian lawrence.

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Credits

creator

Julian Lawrence

Duration

00:06:00:00

Production places

Victoria, Australia

Production dates

2005

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

B1007145

Language

No spoken word

Audience classification

ACMI classified

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Abstract animation

Animation → Cutout animation

Experimental

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

Mini DV; Master

Mini DV; Sub-master

DVD [PAL]; Copy

MPEG-2 Digital File; Memory Grid Pod Full Encode

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Victoria, Australia, 2005

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