I think people working with film need to be conscious of the medium they’re working with and don’t try and make it do something that it’s not meant to do.
This section looks at the practical and technical issues and demands of showing artists' work on film or video.
As with a sculpture or painting, moving image work needs to be handled with care both in transport as well as in exhibition or screenings. Artists’ films are especially sensitive as generally there are not many copies of them, so it essential that you care for the print. This also applies to early video work or artists' copies'. The other major area is how work is handled for exhibition. The way work is projected or installed can make a huge impact on the viewer.
The carriage and care of materials before and after exhibition needs to be handled to ensure work is not damaged.
The projection and exhibition of work is the most important part of any exhibition project and must be handled as carefully as possible. This page looks at key issues to be aware of and remember when showing moving image work.
This is a guide to projecting film and video work outside the cinema space and includes points for both artists and curators to consider when showing moving image work in galleries and other spaces.
This page expands on and explains the key formats for artists' film and video and their specific demands.
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