From the era-accurate graphic interstitials to the pulsating '80s techno-pop soundtrack, Viva Amiga captures the essence of a machine that was so much more than a machine.
Expertly crafted from testimonials of the brains behind the Amiga, archival footage of relevant events and beautifully shot product close ups, the film draws you into the mystique of the much revered and widely misunderstood computer.
Emphasis is wisely placed on the symbiotic relationship between the Amiga and the equally revolutionary NewTek Video Toaster. The latter serving as the springboard to the ubiquitous NLE/indy-filmmaker era.
The documentary takes the viewer through the rise of the machine through the first two acts and then, with brutal honesty, chronicles the slow fade into apparent obscurity before revealing the Amiga's determination, through its dedicated enthusiasts, to persist.
A quick and fun watch at just over an hour, Viva Amiga is sure to resonate with those of us who knew the Amiga well and digital creatives who want to better understand their electronic DNA a little better.
All in all a great effort, a documentary i've watched twice already and am sure to watch many times more.
Expertly crafted from testimonials of the brains behind the Amiga, archival footage of relevant events and beautifully shot product close ups, the film draws you into the mystique of the much revered and widely misunderstood computer.
Emphasis is wisely placed on the symbiotic relationship between the Amiga and the equally revolutionary NewTek Video Toaster. The latter serving as the springboard to the ubiquitous NLE/indy-filmmaker era.
The documentary takes the viewer through the rise of the machine through the first two acts and then, with brutal honesty, chronicles the slow fade into apparent obscurity before revealing the Amiga's determination, through its dedicated enthusiasts, to persist.
A quick and fun watch at just over an hour, Viva Amiga is sure to resonate with those of us who knew the Amiga well and digital creatives who want to better understand their electronic DNA a little better.
All in all a great effort, a documentary i've watched twice already and am sure to watch many times more.