Orbital Obsessions
Jan 01, 1977 · 24m
Director
Steina Vasulka, Woody VasulkaOverview
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.
Cast of Orbital Obsessions
Crew of Orbital Obsessions
About Orbital Obsessions
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 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…
When was Orbital Obsessions released?
Orbital Obsessions was released on January 1, 1977.
How long is Orbital Obsessions?
Orbital Obsessions runs 24 minutes.
Who directed Orbital Obsessions?
Orbital Obsessions was directed by Steina Vasulka and Woody Vasulka.
Who is in the cast of Orbital Obsessions?
The cast of Orbital Obsessions includes Steina Vasulka (Self).