The Lunar Chronicles

Newtonian I

1978

An illusion of 3 dimensions is achieved by a blending of mathematics and physics to carry the spectator through a new ra...

Newtonian II

1978

This film is strongly rooted in its underlying mathematical structure which forms the basis for the images. The music by...

L'oiseau

1977

A single bird in flight is transformed, enhanced and interpreted so as to present a unique visual experience. From its o...

Bagatelles

1977

Abstract images of frame-by-frame animation with subtle growing effects of crystals are enhanced by polarized colors.

La Spiritata

1976

Music “Canzoni per sonar a quattro” by Giovanni Gabrieli, performed by Elizabeth Cohen, Max Mathews, and Gerard Schwarz....

Fantasies

1976

Computer generated images used as counterpoint to music “Fantasia & In Nomine” by John Ward, performed by Elizabeth...

Kinesis

1975

Escher-like images stepping through the frames to the music of a jazz group. Delightful–shows a depth in the imagery not...

Collage

1975

A swift moving assortment of moving images. Filmed from a color TV monitor that was computer controlled.

Alae

1975

Beginning with footage of sea birds in flight, the film image is then optically scanned and transformed by the computer....

Metamorphosis

“Schwartz’ METAMORPHOSIS is a complex study of evolving lines, planes, and circles, all moving at different speeds, and...

Galaxies

Computer-simulated disk galaxies that are superimposed and twirl through space in beautiful colors at different speeds.

Mayan

This tape combines live-images filmed in the Yucatan with output from the Paik video-synthesizer ribboned with computer-...

Mirage

Filmed directly from color television controlled by computer programs. Beautifully flowing shapes that overlap and inter...

Metathesis