American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1926)

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August, 1926 AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER Twenty-on' Ira Hoke is representing John W. Boyle, A. S. C, in the use of the combination AkeleyBell Howell camera designed by Boyle. His latest engagement for Boyle is with Von Stroheim's production, "The Wedding March." Boyle's invention makes possible the filming of a regular Akeley closeup at the same time that a straight scene with the Bell and Howell is made. Hoke is being assisted by Cliff Shirpser, also a member of the Junior Cameramen's Club. * * * Jack Marta and Bill Margolis have shed the "tin derbies" they wore all through "What Price Glory" where they ably backed Barney McGill, A. S. C, the chief cinematographer. now Explains North Pole Close-up in Official Byrd Motion Picture The element of mystery that is suggested as to the taking of scenes wherein Lieut. Com. Byrd is shown, in the North Pole flight films, making his instrument calculations on the terrain, is explained in an opinion ventured by Jerry Phillips, who, a well known aviator of Hollywood, has piloted numerous cinematographers in photographic aerial expeditions. The mystery that occurs to cinematography students relative to the Byrd official films is simply: who could have been the cinematographer of the scenes in question if Floyd Bennett, the sole other occupant of the plane, was busy at his task as pilot in the dash to and over the Pole, especially in view of the fact that the camera used was not independently or electrically driven? "It is possible," according to Phillips, "that Bennett left the controls of his Fokker plane long enough to shoot the particular scene in question, in order that we might have a record of it for all posterity. Evidently the air conditions were ideal as the pictures indicate no jerkiness which would be attendant were the air 'bumpy.' This is the primary reason why the pilot was able to allow his ship a brief moment in which to keep its own course. When a pilot leaves his controls he must be able to sense the exact moment at which he must again take his ship in hand — or it really will not matter after all. "While the world is acclaiming the Byrd flight as an example of that courage which makes aviation possible, it likewise is an outstanding example of the courage which makes 60 Announcing a new price, made possible by $i increasing interest in this Remarkable Speed Lens We also make RADAR F : .'! r. Anastigmat (M. P.) as well as RADAR Telephoto Anastigmat F:5.6 and a complete line of high-grade cameras and lenses for the still studio. Write for our complete catalogue UNDLACH-MANHATTAN OPTICAL CO. 900 Olinton So., Rochester, N. T. Subscribe to American Cinematographer 4 in. Iris Combination and Sunshade Trueball Tripod Head FRED HOEFNER Cinema and Experimental Work S319 Santa Monica Blvd. (rear) GLadstone 0243 Los Angeles, Cal. SCHEIBE'S PHOTO-FILTER SPECIALTIES Are now popular from coast to coast, and in some foreign countries. If my many varieties do not always fill the bill, tell me your wants and I will make them on special order. Always at your service. GEO. H. SCHEIBE 1636 Lemoyne St. Dunkirk 4975 Los Angeles, Cal. Foa RENT BELL HOWELL AND AKELEY CAMERAS With or Without Cameramen SEIDEN CAMERA EXCHANGE 729 Seventh Ave. N.YC. Bryant 395 1 Wire us for any New York Scenes you may need Prices Reasonable CLUBBING OFFER Subscribed for separately. Camera Craft and the American Cinematographer will cost a total of $4.50 per year. As a special clubbing offer, both magazines may be had at a total price of $3.40 per year. American Cinematoqrapher 1219 20 21-22 Guaranty Bldq. Hollywood, Calif.