From: john porter (email suppressed)
Date: Thu Sep 28 2006 - 21:37:17 PDT
Thanks Larry,
What are the projection formats? I couldn't find them
at either REDCAT or iota.
John.
--- Larry Cuba <email suppressed> wrote:
>
>
> Film at REDCAT
> and
> The iotaCenter
> present
> a program of newly-restored films by
> animation and optical effects virtuoso
>
> ADAM BECKETT (1950-1979)
>
>
> "(re)Discovering the Work of Adam Beckett"
> October 8, 2006
> 2pm
> REDCAT (<http://www.redcat.org/>www.redcat.org)
> Los Angeles, CA
>
>
> During his brief career, artist Adam Beckett left an
> indelible mark on the world of animation and
> experimental filmmaking.
>
> A star among rising stars at Calarts' newly-formed
> Experimental Animation program, founded by Jules
> Engel,
> Beckett had a great influence on his fellow
> students. He also contributed to the Hollywood
> special effects industry
> most notably as head of the rotoscope and animation
> department for the first Star Wars movie.
>
> Beckett's independent films consist of abstract,
> evolving geometric and organic shapes, created with
> his pioneering animation and optical-printer
> techniques. Among the composers of his soundtracks
> are the now highly-acclaimed pioneers of
> electro-acoustic and computer music, Barry Schrader
> and Carl Stone.
>
> The five films in this program, created between 1973
> and 1975, were recently restored by the iotaCenter
> in conjunction with The Academy Film Archive with
> support from the NFPF (National Film Preservation
> Foundation) and the family of Adam Beckett.
>
> Evolution of the Red Star (1973), music by Carl
> Stone
> Heavy-Light (1973), music by Barry Schrader
> Sausage City (1974)
> Flesh Flows (1974)
> Kitsch In Synch (1975)
>
> In addition, Beckett's biographer Pamela Turner will
> introduce the program and present stories, drawings
> and photographs, gleaned from over three years of
> research -- a rare opportunity to see material that
> has been in storage for decades.
>
> More information on the iotaCenter's Adam Beckett
> project can be found at
>
<http://www.iotacenter.org/projects/beckett>http://www.iotacenter.org/projects/beckett
>
>
> This program is part of a series highlighting works
> from MoMA's tribute to Calarts, "Tomorrowland"
>
<http://redcat.org/season/0607/fv/fragments.php>http://redcat.org/season/0607/fv/fragments.php
>
> The iotaCenter
> (<http://www.iotacenter.org/>www.iotacenter.org)
> REDCAT (<http://www.redcat.org/>www.redcat.org)
>
> REDCAT,
> (The Roy and Edna Disney/Calarts Theater)
> 631 West 2nd Street
> Los Angels, CA
>
> Redcat is located at the corner of W. 2nd St. and S.
> Hope St.,
> inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex.
> Tickets are $8 for the general public,
> $6 for students with valid ID.
> Seating is general admission.
> Tickets may be purchased at the REDCAT box office-
> located at the corner of 2nd and Hope Streets, or
> by calling 213.237.2800, or
> at <http://www.redcat.org/>www.redcat.org.
>
>
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>
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>
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>
>
John Porter, Toronto, Canada
http://www.super8porter.ca/
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