Camera, Monitor, Frame (1976)

Camera, Monitor, Frame is the first installment of Takahiko Iimura's "Video Semiotics Triptych" (the other two works are Observer/Observed, made in 1975, and Observer/Observed/Observer, made in 1976). The work analyzes the fundamental components of video: the camera, the monitor, and the frame, focusing on the role of each within a system of video as analogous to the functions of vision and speech.

Director: Takahiko Iimura
Runtime: 17 min
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Production: Electronic Arts Intermix
Country: Japan
Original Language: ja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camera, Monitor, Frame about?
Camera, Monitor, Frame is the first installment of Takahiko Iimura's "Video Semiotics Triptych" (the other two works are Observer/Observed, made in 1975, and Observer/Observed/Observer, made in 1976). The work analyzes the fundamental components of video: the camera, the monitor, and the frame, focusing on the role of each within a system of video as analogous to the functions of vision and speech.
Who directed Camera, Monitor, Frame?
Camera, Monitor, Frame was directed by Takahiko Iimura.
How long is Camera, Monitor, Frame?
Camera, Monitor, Frame has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
Where was Camera, Monitor, Frame produced?
Camera, Monitor, Frame was produced in Japan.