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Newtonian I

An illusion of 3 dimensions is achieved by a blending of mathematics and physics to carry the spectator through a new range of audio and visual dynami

1978

Newtonian II

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

1978

L'oiseau

A single bird in flight is transformed, enhanced and interpreted so as to present a unique visual experience. From its original inception in a 128 fra

1977

Bagatelles

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

1977

Pictures from a Gallery

Picture-processed photos from the artist-filmmaker’s family. Faces are abstracted in a divisionistic manner.

1976

La Spiritata

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

1976

Fantasies

Computer generated images used as counterpoint to music “Fantasia & In Nomine” by John Ward, performed by Elizabeth Cohen, Max Mathews, and Gerard

1976

Shrek

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the cl

2001

Kinesis

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

1975

Collage

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

1975

Alae

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

1975

Metamorphosis

“Schwartz’ METAMORPHOSIS is a complex study of evolving lines, planes, and circles, all moving at different speeds, and resulting in subtle color chan

1974

Galaxies

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

1974

Mayan

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

1974

Mirage

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

1974

Metathesis

Changing parameters on mathematical equations.

1974

Innocence

Computer generated music and visuals films directly from a color TV monitor.

1973

Papillons

Mathematical functions are the basis for a science film on contour plots and an art film. Both are shown simultaneously at a two screen production for

1973

Mathoms

A playful concoction of computer produced images, a few hand-animated scenes and shots of lab equipment. Made largely from left-overs from scientific

1972

Enigma

“Lines and rectangles are the geometric shapes basic to ENIGMA, a computer graphics film full of subliminal and persistent image effects. In a staccat

1972