Absolute Film

Absolute film stems from the idea that there is a sect of film art that, when united with a musical piece, can create a captivating experience with no equal. Absolute film is created when the a visual piece and a musical piece flow together rhythmically, lyrically, and at the same pace. The original, and still preferred method, for creating absolute film was to create a visual component and then build a soundscape to match it. Some artists, like Walther Ruttmann, had live music performed alongside their pieces to create a more extravagant viewing experience. However, since absolute films were traditionally hand-made pieces, a large number of films never saw completion. The advent of sound on film created a new obstacle for absolute filmmakers. Meeting the creative requirements needed to create film that could have music simultaneously recorded alongside it, absolute filmmakers continued to perfect their craft. Interest in absolute film grew over the years as more and more artists began to experiment with the medium. Absolute film is still a growing and captivating area of filmmaking.