Scan Processor Studies by Woody Vasulka & Brian O’Reilly
December 1, 2009 // Video

It’s kinda hard to describe the video above, but imagine Peter Saville’s cover for Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures being animated by Chris Cunningham, a frenzy of white lines on a black background. Well, that’s the first part of this video which in itself is only 8 minutes of a 45 minute video. The video was created by Woody Vasulka and Brian O’Reilly who used a Rutt-Era Scan Processor from the 70’s, which was then further manipulated by a computer. The effect is bizarre and amazing, creating shapes and patterns that seem totally unnatural.

Bobby

  1. so beautiful

    Comment by El Zebra — December 1, 2009 #

  2. This is cool! I feel like ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ by Kid Cudi should be playing in the background. =]

    Comment by taylor — December 1, 2009 #

  3. Very cool find.

    -Dave

    Comment by Dave Fisher — December 2, 2009 #

  4. Saw this on Kempt – Saville gift wrap: http://shop.visitmanchester.com/store/product/2174/Peter-Saville-Gift-Wrap/

    Comment by Chris Leeuw — December 2, 2009 #

  5. First loved this at a Res fest way back.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHrTOQ18yzU

    Comment by Max — December 2, 2009 #

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