by Whitney, Michael; Villiers; Information International, Inc; Motion Graphics, Inc
Projected medium / 1969
TitleBinary bit patterns
Item typeProjected medium
Author(s)
  • Whitney, Michael
  • Villiers
Imprint[United States] Motion Graphics [production Co.] ; 1969
LanguageEnglish
URLLink to original record
Notes
  • Animation.
  • Running time: 03:09.
  • Copyright date on film: 1969, Motion Graphics, Inc.
  • Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. Access by appt. only. CBPF.
  • Music, Michael Whitney and Charles Villiers.
Physical description1 reel of 1 (110 ft.) (3 min.) : opt sd., col. ; 16 mm. triacetate print.

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Date text: 
1969
Author: 
Whitney, MichaelVilliers
Publisher: 
Motion Graphics [production Co.]
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Millenium MARC Record: 
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