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Cantaloup

January 1, 1980 0h 27m

Originally released in 1980. Cantaloup is a documentary film. directed by Steina Vasulka. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jeffrey Schier and Woody Vasulka

Synopsis

Cantaloup is an informal documentary on the Vasulkas' Digital Image Articulator, an imaging device they designed with Jeffrey Schier. Using a cantaloup and the three artist/designers as source material, Steina explains the capabilities of the machine, including its real-time imaging ability and the articulation of images in a digital code. She describes the varying sizes of pixels (picture elements), the layers (or slices) of color and tone that can be derived from one image, and techniques such as "grabbing" the image and multiplying it. This document offers an informative demonstration of a complex imaging device.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1980 46 years ago
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Runtime 0h 27m 27 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cantaloup about?

Cantaloup is an informal documentary on the Vasulkas' Digital Image Articulator, an imaging device they designed with Jeffrey Schier. Using a cantaloup and the three artist/designers as source mate...

Who directed Cantaloup?

Cantaloup was directed by Steina Vasulka.

How long is Cantaloup?

Cantaloup has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).

When was Cantaloup released?

Cantaloup was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cantaloup?

The main cast of Cantaloup includes Jeffrey Schier, Woody Vasulka.