WHAT IS THIS

by Raphael MONTAÑEZ ORTIZ
1985 / U-Matic / b&w / sound / 1 screen / 9' 15

With the aid of the Computer Department at Rutgers University, Montañez Ortiz devised a software interface that allowed him to digitize a videotape by scratching it forward and backward, completely disrupting its temporality.

1 PRINT IN DISTRIBUTION


distribution format Digital file on server (NTSC)
screen 4/3 (single screen)
speed 29,976 fps
sound sound
rental fee 43,00 €