Distant Activities (1972)
Overview
Real time development of a video feedback, processed and controlled through a video keyer. Sound results from video signals, interfaced with audio synthesizer.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.342 |
Directed By
Woody Vasulka
Steina Vasulka
TOP CAST
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