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Colours of Infinity, The

Alternative title
Arthur C Clarke’s Colours of Infinity - Exploring the Fractal Univese
Synopsis
A film about fractal geometry, retracing the steps that led to the discovery of the Mandelbrot set, with the aim of illustrating the implications and applications of the Mandelbrot set and fractal geometry more widely. Discusses Michael Barnsley’s fractal method of digital image compression. Includes animated images of the Mandelbrot set and includes interviews with Dr Benoit Mandelbrot, Professor Stephen Hawking and Professor Ian Stewart. Music by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS col. 53 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; 1998 sale: £12.50 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes
Reviewed by David Singmaster in ‘Viewfinder’ 24 (May 1995), p11.
Subjects
Mathematics
Keywords
fractal geometry; Mandelbrot set

Credits

Director
Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Writer
Arthur C Clark; Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Cast
Arthur C Clark 

Production Company

Name

Gordon Films

Email
gordonfils@compuserve.com
Phone
01799 540337
Fax
01799 540337
Address
Little Rising
London Road
Newport, Essex CB11 3PP
Notes
Contact: Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
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Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
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London
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Notes
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Phone
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Fax
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Address
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