Episodes

10 episodes in this season

Animation, Dance, and Comedy

28 min

Sister Suzie Cinema

28 min

Fire, Light, Sticks, Rotary Action

28 min

Computer Animation

28 min

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The World of Photography

28 min

Video Theater and Dance

28 min

Three Choreographers

28 min

Young Video Artists

28 min

Choreography by David Gordon

28 min

E10

What You Mean We?

28 min

Alive from Off Center

TV Series

198528m8.0

Documentary

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The World of Photography

Season 2 · Episode 5 · Jul 28, 1986

This episode contains a parody of a "how-to" instructional video about photography starring noted photographers William Wegman and Michael Smith. Host Susan Stamberg introduces the video as a "spoof on America's obsession with instant self-transformation." The video itself mixes actual advice on successful photography with a more lighthearted take on the art form. The film unfolds over the course of ten major rules. Wegman outlines each of the rules to Smith, who is following Wegman around to determine whether Smith has an aptitude for photography. Through a series of skits, Wegman instructs photographers to follow the rules, which include keeping a darkroom locked, looking good, using model release forms, being creative, and saving receipts. Wegman also takes his new charge on a tour of the studio, demonstrating what a darkroom looks like and how an equipment cage works.

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Alive from Off Center

TV Series

198528m8.0

Documentary

Now playing

The World of Photography

Season 2 · Episode 5 · Jul 28, 1986

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