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Automation House


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Automation House

Part of

People

  • Gordon Matta-Clark (creator)
  • Gordon Matta-Clark (artist)
  • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)

Title

Automation House

Dates of creation

1972

Level of archival description

File 1

Extent and Medium

  • 3 video reels
  • 3 videocassettes
  • 1 film reel

Scope and Content

File consists of video camera originals and duplicate copies in various formats for Automation House, filmed in New York City, New York. Materials were recorded in 1972 and some were transferred to videocassette in 1991.

File contains a film reel, videocassette and video reels.

Reference Number

CP138.S6.D1

Related units of description

  • Videocassettes of Automation House, from the Programs series distributed by Electronic Arts Intermix, can be found in File 24 of Series 6 (CP001.S6.D24) of the Gordon Matta-Clark Collection. Sketches and notes for Automation House (PHCON2002:0016:024) can be found in Sub-series 1 of Series 4 (CP001.S4.SS1) of the Collection.

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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:003
    • Title: Master video edit of Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 Open reel videotape

    Technique and media:

    Master

    Physical Description:

    Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:004
    • Title: Master video edit of Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Description:

    Inscription: No Sync wont play

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 Open reel videotape

    Physical Description:

    Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:005
    • Title: Master video edit of Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 Open reel videotape

    Technique and media:

    Master

    Physical Description:

    Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:006
    • Title: 16mm print of Automation House with mono optical soundtrack
    • Dates of creation: recorded 1972
    • Form: video

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 film reel(s)

    Technique and media:

    Print, black and white, sound

    Dimensions:

    800ft

    Physical Description:

    projection print with optical track; "B" wind composite positive; b&w; Kodak; s.d.; 16 mm; 1 x 1000' box

    Inscription:

    Inscriptions

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:007
    • Title: Video recording of Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • Devlin Videoservice (role unspecified)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Description:

    Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Original #7"; "20-20 Film Productions"; "Produced by Carlotta Schoolman"; "Non Drop Time Code on Channel 1 12/18/91."

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 U-matic

    Technique and media:

    Copy

    Dimensions:

    Duration: 00:32:21.00

    Physical Description:

    Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Access to digitized audiovisual materials is available by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:136
    • Title: Video recording of the 1972 film Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Devlin Videoservice (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Description:

    Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Video Dub #5"; "20-20 Film Productions"; "NTSC 525/60"; "12/18/91."

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 VHS

    Technique and media:

    Ntsc, dub

    Physical Description:

    Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
  • Actions:
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    • Reference Number: PHCON2003:0005:137
    • Title: Video recording of the 1972 film Automation House
    • Dates of creation: 1972

    People:

    • Gordon Matta-Clark (filmmaker)
    • 20/20 Film Production, Inc. (role unspecified)
    • Devlin Videoservice (role unspecified)
    • Carlotta Schoolman (producer)

    Description:

    Inscriptions read: "GMC Estate Video Dub #6"; "20-20 Film Productions"; "PAL625/60"; "12/18/91."

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 VHS

    Technique and media:

    Pal, dub

    Physical Description:

    3Specialized equipment required for playback.

    Conditions governing access:

    • Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.

    Conditions governing reproduction:

    • For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.

    Credit line:

    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture /
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de la succession Gordon Matta-Clark /
    Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    Copyright:

    © Succession Gordon Matta-Clark
    © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark

    General note:

    • This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
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