A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 1, 1990
Original Title:
A Sequence from the Evolution of Form
Genres:
Animation
Production Companies:
IBM
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 2
William Latham was a figure that dominated computer art and animation in the UK through his use of 'evolutionary' algorithms. Working at this time in partnership with an IBM scientific research centre, Latham aimed at remodelling the entire creative process, 'mutating' the most startling yet controlled virtual sculptures that had so far been seen. This sequence was released on home video formats as well as screened at festivals.
Animation:
Mark Owen Forker
Director:
William Latham
Music:
Mark Atres
Producer:
William Latham
Software Engineer:
Peter Quarewoe
Stephen Todd
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