WEEK 6 History of Experimental Cinema: Post-War North American

Algorithmic filmmaking

The practice of capturing or editing material according to a predefined schema or plan.

Structural film

A type of experimental cinema characterized by its shape and concept, often defined by a set of predetermined rules.

Flicker effect

A visual phenomenon recognized in film projection that creates a stroboscopic effect due to alternating light and dark images.

Loop printing

The process of using optical printers to create duplicates of film material for splicing into loops.

Re-photography

A technique where material is projected onto a surface and the resulting image is captured again, allowing for manipulation of the original projection.

Duration in film

The intended length of time that the audience should engage with the film, which can affect their perception of time.

Cameraless cinema

Films created without a traditional camera, often utilizing other techniques to create visual effects.

Empire (1965)

An 8-hour film by Andy Warhol consisting of footage of the Empire State Building, recognized as an example of structural cinema.

Wavelength (1967)

A significant work by Michael Snow, considered a defining piece of the structural film movement, focusing on zoom and time.

X-TRACTS (1975)

A film by Leslie Thornton that integrates autobiographical elements and is structured upon a mathematical schema.