The Sandin Image Processor, as demonstrated by James Connolly
16An informal (audience perspective) excerpt from "THE RADICAL ART OF THE SANDIN IMAGE PROCESSOR", presented by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago at the Siskel Film Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in partnership with Video Data Bank and Media Burn Archive. For best visual results, view this on an HDR-capable display.
Photosensitivity alert: This program contains light strobing.
Background: In 1973, Chicago artist and scientist Dan Sandin debuted the Sandin Image Processor, a groundbreaking analog computer that enabled users to create astonishing video effects in real time. By encouraging other artists to "copy-it-right," he paved the way for the production of dozens of image processors across the United States, making the machine one of the most influential tools for video experimentation and performance of its era. More than 50 years later, the Sandin Image Processor continues to inspire, connecting artists, hardware developers, and computer programmers across generations.
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