Stasis
Originally released in 1976. Stasis is a feature film. directed by David Wilson. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The original camera footage for STASIS is an 8-minute, 8:1 camera zoom. That footage was then printed with an equal but complimentary optical zoom resulting in an image of apparent stillness. Stasis is the image of the stillness in motion. Stasis counterpoints the movements of running water in a stream within a still-camera shot, with a steady zoom from without the filmed image (including subtle sprocket holes and frame lines) to a close-up within the image. “A zoom-out camera shot of a stream in Western Colorado is compensated for by a reverse zoom in rephotography. The tension between these movements creates a drama and a commentary on cinematic illusionism.” -Roberta Friedman. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stasis about?
The original camera footage for STASIS is an 8-minute, 8:1 camera zoom. That footage was then printed with an equal but complimentary optical zoom resulting in an image of apparent stillness. Stasi...
Who directed Stasis?
Stasis was directed by David Wilson.
How long is Stasis?
Stasis has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Stasis released?
Stasis was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.