Permutations (1968)
• December 21st, 1968 • 0h 8min
Documentary
Overview
An experimental short film by John Whitney Sr. which combines animated shapes and colors; Computer graphics as dynamic, swirling art. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2014.
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