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Ionisation
Flat-e
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experimental | 2005 | London | non-dialogue | 3 min
Published 25 May 05
What can be achieved in an unventilated room where superglue fumes outweigh oxygen 6:1?
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synopsis
The piece shows what you can achieve when people collaborate in an unventilated environment where superglue fumes outweigh the oxygen 6:1.

The project began life as a film to accompany a performance by the London Sinfonietta of Edgard Varese's Ionisation. Varese was an inspiring 20th century composer who pioneered works that cross over into the electronic scene of today. The specially produced score is by Ultre.
short fact
The machines were made by our fair hands and animated in our small studio flat in the east end of London. We all still have tiny bits of clock and metal lodged under our skin which is a slight concern.
crew
  • additional photography Chris Sykes
  • music Ultre

    • Flat-e is comprised of Robin McNicholas, Matt Bateman & Rob Slater
    format
    digital
    © 2005 Flat-e

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    comment by shane  walter
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    posted Apr 3, 2007

    tight, dark, visual music, tuned to perfection. looking forward to seeing and hearing more
    shane  walter is Director of onedotzero and a member of Film Network's Industry Panel.
    comment by Brian  Kelly
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    posted Jun 26, 2006

    Beautifully crafted - The Brothers Quay for the 21st Century?
    comment by evan  grant
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    posted Feb 8, 2006

    These guys are true pioneers of our time. A great example of what can be achieved with a bucket load of creativity and no cash. Keep up the good work I say!!!
    comment by Sally  Thomas
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    posted Nov 8, 2005

    Mesmeric, I'd love to have seen it on a big screen. Brilliant sound editing with the score.

    Sally  Thomas is Director of Maya Vision International and a member of Film Network's Industry Panel.
    comment by cherei  sadek
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    posted Oct 19, 2005

    excellent piece of slightly disturbing miniture industrial animation.
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