The TV camera has no shutter. It does not deal with aspects or f… — “The New Media and the Arts” (1964), p 242 | The MMM

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The TV camera has no shutter. It does not deal with aspects or facets of objects in high resolution. It is a means of direct pick-up by the electrical groping over surfaces.

“The New Media and the Arts” (1964), p 242

Quote #6311

Year: 1964

Chapters: Senses | Television

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