RE: Any Video Loopers?

[Jim Bailey <jbailey@corporate.southam.ca>]

>If you haven't already explored reel-to-reel video looping, chances are 
>you
>never will! It would be pretty difficult to find reel-to-reel equipment in
>excellent working condition, or reel-to-reel videotape.

Sorta figured that, but thought I'd ask about it anyway. 

>The only way to mix the video signals is with cameras and/or SEGs (Special
>Effects Generators). If you can believe it, when I first began 
>experimenting
>with video looping, I naively tried "y-adapting" the video signals!!! 
>Hello,
>sync signal!!!

I had wondered, way back then, if "y's" would work, and considered the 
sync signal problem, but without actually being able to try it had no idea 
what would happen (just what DOES happen, anyway?). Are there any remnants 
from those experiments, or others from that era?

>I think that video feedback is one of the most awesome examples of 
>looping, &
>proof of the organic nature of the electronic medium!!!
>Any comments (or experiences) from the studio audience?

Yeah, I'm always amazed by it, too. I can imagine that the combination of 
audio and video loops must be quite awesome. Those still pictures on your 
site are fantastic, but moving ones would be even better!!

Keep it up!!

Jim Bailey

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