Film

Firefly

1980 · 4m

John improvises a performance for the camera, spinning a bright, pinpoint light on a long cord, around himself in a variety of patterns, against a black background. A one-shot film, shot in one hour, at one frame per second. And with one-second time-exposures, the light streaks are multiplied and more complex by refracting in the lens. A Camera Dance, inspired by John's earlier film Amusement Park (1978/79).

• John PorterDirector

Release date

January 1, 1980

Status

Released

Original language

xx

Runtime

4m