
Kitsch in Synch
1975-01-01 · 5 min · Not rated
The animation, music, and optical printing of Kitsch in Synch was produced by Beckett and the students in two classes he was teaching at CalArts. Although a group project, it is clear that Beckett was the director. The playful, catchy soundtrack is used to create a cycle of building tension and release. The brightly colored shapes create approximate symmetrical formations and become more densely layered, with glimpses of iconographic objects and even live footage near the end. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with the iotaCenter, in 2007.
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- Directors
- Adam Beckett
- Production companies
- Infinite Animation Ltd., CalArts
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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