Blue Permanence / Swan Blood
(2015)Synopsis
Two identical films mirror each other, differentiated by movement, colour and sound, which is simply reversed/inverted. Through the orginal and reversal of colour and sound, each part invokes unique sensations in the viewer.
No single identifiable object features. Instead, the films focuses on repetition, texture, movement and light.
Two identical films mirror each other, differentiated by movement, colour and sound, which is simply reversed/inverted. Through the orginal and reversal of colour and sound, each part invokes unique sensations in the viewer.
No single identifiable object features. Instead, the films focuses on repetition, texture, movement and light.


Technical Information
6 minutes
16:9 aspect ratio
2K resolution
5.1 surround sound
Shot on iPhone 6 Plus
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
Digitally remastered in 2019
6 minutes
16:9 aspect ratio
2K resolution
5.1 surround sound
Shot on iPhone 6 Plus
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
Digitally remastered in 2019
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