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a1b2c3

January 1, 2006 0h 5m

Originally released in 2006. a1b2c3 is a documentary/animation film. directed by Lotte Schreiber. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The work is based on the idea of making a video with a minimum number of parameters. A uniform white grid on a blue background structures the picture. This grid moves orthogonally to the left, right, upward and downward at four different speeds. All of the audiovisual composition´s parameters are based on the ratio of the screen´s dimensions in digital video, 720 x 576. These figures or multiples or fractions of them define the speed and length of the animation. Bernhard Lang´s soundtrack follows the same logic: The frequencies of a synthetically generated square sound were modulated on the...

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2006 20 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a1b2c3 about?

The work is based on the idea of making a video with a minimum number of parameters. A uniform white grid on a blue background structures the picture. This grid moves orthogonally to the left, righ...

Who directed a1b2c3?

a1b2c3 was directed by Lotte Schreiber.

How long is a1b2c3?

a1b2c3 has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was a1b2c3 released?

a1b2c3 was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.