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Films by XAl Razutis - Visual Alchemy - DVD Information - Prices

Selected award-winning Avant-Garde Films - Videos
and original Stereoscopic 3D Video Art
Sales only via contact with the artist   -   View: Exhibitions of this work

Sales of film - video - DVD are restricted by available stock and are at limited edition prices.

This work is not available for sale elsewhere or on mass-media outlets.
Orders are to be pre-paid via PayPal or wire transfers prior to shipping. Shiping is included in price.

Please direct inquiries concerning specific titles to alrazutis@ymail.com

Quick links to DVD titles featuring 2006 DaVinci film-video masters - transfers: 'Amerika' - NTSC Dual-layer edition

'Visual Essays: Origins of Film' NTSC single-disc chapters and continuous-play edition

'Stereoscopic 3D Video Art ' 1990's analog SD NTSC single-disc chapters editions

General information:

These DVDs are published in DVD-R for universal play on all DVD players in NTSC video.
For PAL (Europe) DVD standard please contact the Al Razutis when making the order and he will confirm the PAL DVD availability to you at that time. The selected limited edition titles are priced as collectors items and are not available through mass-market outlets.

Stereoscopic 3D video DVDs feature field-sequential interlaced (SD) stereo video requiring suitable LCS/LCD or 3D gamer eyewear for 3D video viewing for true stereo full-color 3D on the home TV, computer monitor, video-projector, or auto-stereo monitor (e.g. Sharp) system.

These award-winning 3D works are comprised of experimental video techniques-subjects, have been screened internationally, and should not be confused with 3D travelogs, ride simulations, ads or industry 'demos'.


DVDs by SUBJECT & TITLE:

Avant-Garde Film Classics on DVD:

'AMERIKA' - 3 SCREENS - 16:9 and SINGLE SCREEN 4:3 - single DUAL-LAYER DVD
- chapters navigation and continuous play,
Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis, Prod: 1972 - 1983 Original format: 16mm

 

click for 'Amerika' individual films page


Click image for catalog - film content details

6 LIMITED EDITION REMAINING OF 10   'signed and numbered' DVD copies.
These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $400 USD.
No further editions are planned.

A single dual-layer DVD containing multiple playback 'versions' of this non-linear film classic. There is a 'director's choice' 3-screen presentation - with 3 side by side screens and newly mixed stereo sound suitable for 16:9 screen presentations. The three-screen presentation is continuous play - no chapter navigation.

click for 3-Screen AMERIKA frame samples page

This dual-layer disc also features each 'single reel' with quick chapter navigation in 4:3 aspect ratio.

click for individual film sections of AMERIKA with frame samples page

A new DaVinci 2006 transfer by Technicolor Lab, Vancouver, digitally mastered at 24 fps from original internegative and master magnetic sound elements for high quality and higher resolution than previous transfers. Final color correction and DVD sound mix by Al Razutis.

Also featured are three new 'single screen' movies of 'Amerika' with 2006 Da Vinci transfer and enhanced sound quality from master magnetic elements. With chapter navigation and access to individual 'films'/reels, the single screen versions allow you to further explore and experience the content of the film.

Suitable for all consumer DVD players - NTSC video, or PAL when required.
Approximately 57 minutes film content per 'screen'.

DVD in the collection of Amherst College, and others.

FILM in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Paris (Pompidou), and others.

Presented in 3-Screen gallery installation at SENEF 2004 Festival and Exhibition

'VISUAL ESSAYS: ORIGINS OF FILM' - Complete Film Version - on DVD
Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis, Prod: 1973 - 1984
Original format: 16mm

click for individual films - descriptions - stillframes page

6 LIMITED EDITION REMAINING OF 10   'signed and numbered' DVD copies.
These are collector's editions copies, with the set price of $200 USD.
No further editions are planned.

A new DaVinci 2006 transfer of VISUAL ESSAYS: ORIGINS OF FILM by Technicolor Lab, Vancouver, digitally re-mastered at 24 fps DVD, is presented as a complete 'reel' of six films (visual essays) with chapter selection of specific films, including original titles.

catalog details - VISUAL ESSAYS - sample component films click for info on LUMIERE;S TRAINclick for info on MELIES CATALOGUEclick for info on SEQUELS IN TRANSFIGURED TIMEclick for info on GHOST:IMAGEclick for info on FOR ARTAUDclick for info on STORMING THE WINTER PALACE

Suitable for all consumer DVD players - NTSC video, or PAL video when arranged.
Approx.57 min. film content. Chapter/Individual Film or continuous-play.

2004 DVD in the collection of Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, Spain, and others.

FILM in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada, and others.

Presented at SENEF 2004 Festival and Exhibition
and other retrospective and non-retrospective exhibitions.

Stereoscopic 3D Video Art on DVD

click for individual 3D titles catalog - descriptions - stillframes page

Currently available only in NTSC (SD) 3D 'interlaced' format 480i - awaiting re-mastering for 3D HD TVs

'SELECTIONS' on DVD - Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis - Prod. 1996 - 2000
Original stereoscopic 3D formats recorded on d-8, s-vhs, u-matic 3/4"

click for program topics - details

Award-winning stereoscopic 3D Video Art - experimental in form and content - is presented on this DVD with selected excerpts from the internationally acclaimed 'Virtual Flesh', 'France', and 'Nagual' video productions by Al Razutis. All subjects have been internationally screened at select film-fideo festivals (in polarized - silver screen format) and are the recipients of awards and retrospective and special exhibitions of his 3D video art at international locations. Follow the title links for awards credits and subject descriptions.

DVD navigation is via chapter menu where you can view individual titles or continuous play the entire 42 min. program in 3D (only).

These individual titles are presented in field-sequential (interlaced) stereoscopic 3D formats - Standard NTSC suitable for viewing on 3D TV at 720i, CRT TV, DLP video-projector, computer (monitor) with 3D DVD player software and with appropriate LCS 3D glasses or the preferred i-glasses video, or autostereo display..
For more information on: Interlaced Stereoscopic 3D video viewing

Stereoscopic 3D NTSC video on DVD - Chapter or Continuous play



Currently available only in NTSC (SD) 3D 'interlaced' format 480i - awaiting re-mastering for 3D HD TVs

'3D SHORTS' - on DVD - Prod./Dir.: Al Razutis - Prod. 1996 - 2000
Original formats: s-vhs, u-matic, d-8
click for program topics - details

Award-winning stereoscopic 3D Video Art - experimental in form and content - is presented here with four 3D productions by Al Razutis available in full uncut versions (list/links below). This DVD is a collector's item for those interested in authentic 3D video art originating in the 90's. All subjects have been internationally screened and are the recipients of awards along with a special exhicibition of Razutis' 3d works at the Musee de Louvre, Paris, in 1997. Follow the title links for awards credits and subject descriptions.

Navigation of this DVD is via chapter menu where you can view individual titles or continuous play the entire 57 min. program in 3D.

click for individual titles > Catalog details - Stereoscopic 3D video Art by Al Razutisclick for MEDITATIONSclick for VIRTUAL FLESHclick for STATUESclick for NAGUAL

These individual titles are presented in field-sequential (interlaced) stereoscopic 3D formats - Standard NTSC suitable for viewing on 3D TV at 720i, CRT TV, DLP video-projector, computer (monitor) with 3D DVD player software and with appropriate LCS 3D glasses or the preferred i-glasses video, or autostereo display..
For more information on: Interlaced Stereoscopic 3D video viewing

Stereoscopic 3D NTSC video on DVD - Chapter or Continuous play



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