Poem Field No. 2
Originally released in 1966. Poem Field No. 2 is a animation film. directed by Stan VanDerBeek. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
To create his “Poemfields” (1965-71) series, VanDerBeek worked closely with computer scientist Ken Knowlton and the staff at Bell Labs. Each “Poemfield” was adapted from poems by VanDerBeek, programmed on an IBM 7094 computer in black and white using a custom language known as BEFLIX, and colored after the fact by artists Robert Brown and Frank Olvey. Poemfield No. 2 features a soundtrack by jazz percussionist Paul Motian, known for his collaborations with Bill Evans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poem Field No. 2 about?
To create his “Poemfields” (1965-71) series, VanDerBeek worked closely with computer scientist Ken Knowlton and the staff at Bell Labs. Each “Poemfield” was adapted from poems by VanDerBeek...
Who directed Poem Field No. 2?
Poem Field No. 2 was directed by Stan VanDerBeek.
How long is Poem Field No. 2?
Poem Field No. 2 has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Poem Field No. 2 released?
Poem Field No. 2 was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.