Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963.
2. Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin), 1894-1962.
3. Simon Fraser University.
4. Kinetic Effects (Firm)
5. DHCA.

Description

1. 1 videocassette (21 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)

Summary

1. Informational video on Life Forms, a computer program with applications in dance and animation. The video opens with an animated work titled Walking commentary, accompanied by text adapted from e.e. cummings's "is 5," and the song "Walkin' after midnight," performed by Patsy Cline. A detailed demonstration of the software follows. The tape ends with a computer animation work titled Thank you.

Donor/Sponsor

1. Gift of Ellen Jacobs Associates.

Subject

1. Educational/cultural films and programs
2. Life forms (Computer file)
3. Dance
4. Video
5. Animation (Cinematography)
6. Computers > Dance applications
7. Computer dance

Genre/Form

1. Dance.
2. Educational/cultural films and programs.
3. Video.

Call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3091

Title

1. Life Forms [videorecording] / presented by Kinetic Effects ; [produced by] Simon Fraser University Graphics Research Group.

Imprint

1. Seattle, Wash. : Kinetic Effects, c1990.

Country of producing entity

1. U.S.

Local subject

1. Computer dance.
2. Computers -- Dance applications.

Added author

1. Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963. Performer
2. Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin), 1894-1962. Author
3. Simon Fraser University.
4. Kinetic Effects (Firm)
5. DHCA.

Research call number

1. *MGZIA 4-3091