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Orbital Obsessions

January 1, 1977 0h 24m

Originally released in 1977. Orbital Obsessions is a documentary film. directed by Steina Vasulka. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Steina Vasulka

Synopsis

Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were interested in the building of control systems for the manipulation of electronic signals, resulting in their collaborations with several designers and engineers. One such example was the Multi-Level Keyer, a tool designed in 1973 by George Brown at the request of the Vasulkas, who were interested in expanding their range of source imagery. Steina’s manipulation of the image through keying, layering, and the manual control of luminance is seen here.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1977 49 years ago
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Runtime 0h 24m 24 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 Orbital Obsessions about?

Documentation and experimentation in real time, "Orbital Obsessions" is an example of early video self-portraiture, eerie and calm in its radical implications for the medium. The Vasulkas were inte...

Who directed Orbital Obsessions?

Orbital Obsessions was directed by Steina Vasulka.

How long is Orbital Obsessions?

Orbital Obsessions has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).

When was Orbital Obsessions released?

Orbital Obsessions was released on January 1, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Orbital Obsessions?

The main cast of Orbital Obsessions includes Steina Vasulka.