Lapis
Mathematically precise early computer-aided animated piece based around the meditative-like inward and outward flow of images of the mandala.
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"Whether a given viewer likes or dislikes James Whitney's film LAPIS, it would be unimaginable that anyone can argue against the incredible achievement this experimentally animated piece presents. After having worked with his brother John on several notable and award-winning abstractionist-film pieces, the two split, and James set out to continue with film while his brother began to steer towards early computer animation. With a deep interest in spiritual studies and concerns, as well as Quantum Physics, Whitney proceeded to incorporate both in LAPIS, utilizing one of the first converte..."
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Created with analogue computer equipment (prototype motion control camera) donated by his brother, filmmaker John Whitney, Sr.
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Mathematically precise early computer-aided animated piece based around the meditative-like inward and outward flow of images of the mandala.