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Moving image journal
Framesin motion.
A visual journal of music videos, short films, performance work and books. These collected projects consider atmosphere, rhythm and the image as a place to pause.
About this journal
Movement, held in view.
Brian G Vault brings together moving-image projects from the archive in one considered place. The collection moves between music, independent film, staged performance and published work, with each section offering a different way into the material.
Rather than a complete catalogue, this journal is a route through selected titles and visual approaches. Individual project pages retain their own context, while this overview helps make the relationships between them visible.
Read about our approachHow to use the archive
Start with a scene.
Follow the image
Each project page offers a focused entry point, with titles grouped by their shared visual language.
Notice the detail
Look for recurring elements: staging, architecture, pace, contrast and the use of silence around an image.
Continue the thread
Move between sections to build a personal route through the wider collection.
What you will find
Four ways to watch.
Music video
Sound-led projects where performance, tempo and image work together.
Short film
Brief moving-image works with a concentrated visual point of view.
Performance
Documentation and studies of live work, staged action and presence.
Books
Printed projects that extend the archive beyond the screen.
Useful details
Before you begin.
What is included in the film and video journal?
The journal groups the available material into music videos, short films, performance work and books. Each section leads to its own selection of projects.
Can I browse music videos by project?
Yes. The music video section provides the relevant project links, including work associated with Depeche Mode, Iggy Pop, Lodestar, Mogwai and Pansonic.
Are the short films presented separately?
Yes. Short films have their own section so that the work can be approached independently from the music-related material.
What does the performance section contain?
It gathers moving-image work connected with performance, including material from BBC The Late Show projects.
Where can I find the related books?
The books section collects available editions and related publications connected with the moving-image archive.
May I reuse material from this archive?
Please contact Brian G Vault before republishing images, text or other site material. Requests can be discussed by email.
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