1972 | United States | Experimental

To Videopolis

  • English - 33 mins
  • Director | Phil Morton
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | -

STATUS: Released

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To Videopolis (1972) is a black-and-white experimental video in which Phil Morton blends technical demonstration, media theory, and performance. He shows how to manipulate video using low-cost modifications while reflecting on the cultural shift from print to electronic media, echoing ideas about living in a “video space.” Through feedback effects and image processing, he explores how video expands perception and consciousness. The work also humorously addresses the economic struggles of video artists and includes road-trip footage filmed from a van. It concludes with an interactive moment that highlights the immediacy and participatory nature of early portable video technology.

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