John improvises a performance for the camera, spinning a bright, pinpoint light on a long cord, around himself in a variety of patterns, against a black background. A one-shot film, shot in one hour, at one frame per second. And with one-second time-exposures, the light streaks are multiplied and more complex by refracting in the lens. A Camera Dance, inspired by John’s earlier film Amusement Park (1978/79).
Also in this combined programme
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Scanning 5
Performance in which John Porter, with the projector in his hand, provides a stunning surround-Super8 environment. -
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Landscape
A small landscape painting with the still young film maker and his mother, calmly sketching on the edge of an agricultural area. -
Amusement Park
Magnificent use of the time-lapse technique completes the transformation from fairground attractions to immaterial light objects. Uncomplicated zoomin -
Exams
A beautiful time-lapse registration of hundreds of tables in a large hall that is occupied in a brief time by an equal number of students. -
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Santa Claus Parade
Toronto’s great annual Christmas Parade, seen from the end of the long and wide University Avenue. Filmed for eight hours at four frames a second. -
Rock Jam
An action painting made with a Super8 camera of large groups of visitors at different rock concerts. -
Blade Sharpener
Made in a single shot from the other side of the road. The film maker respectfully portrays a knife & blade sharpener going from door… -
Toy Catalog 3
For many large children among the viewers, undoubtedly an unexpected sentimental journey. The screen fills up with piles and piles of mini-toys from t
Film details
- Country of production
- Canada
- Year
- 1980
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2007
- Length
- 3'
- Medium/Format
- Super 8
