Permutations

Permutations (1968)

December 21st, 19680h 8min

Documentary
60%

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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