Light Fantastic 1968

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Description

Highgate, London.

Various shots show architect Mike Leonard setting up equipment for a light show; several lenses, patterned and shaped pieces of glass are fitted together.

Moving coloured lights are shone through these objects from a projector, making intricate patterns on a wall....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4428
Sort Number:
CP 691
Time in/Out:
01:14:55:00 / 01:17:36:00
Canister:
CP 691
Film ID:
443.04
Issue Date:
21/03/1968

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