Binary bit patterns

This film puts a musical backing to a kaleidoscope of regular and abstract patterns based on geometric computer forms. Rapid movement of these ever-changing images is created with variations in colour and visual effect. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.

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Credits

producer

Michael Whitney

production company

Information International and Motion Graphics

Pyramid Films

Duration

00:03:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1969

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

320206

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Crafts & Visual Arts → Computer graphics

Crafts & Visual Arts → Graphic methods

Experimental

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geometry

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geometry - Juvenile films

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Graphic methods

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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United States, 1969

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