Home Movies (1954)

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and pot pourri Our mail keeps pouring in, and we thank everyone for their keen interest in motion pictures, both amateur and professional. Please continue to tell us what you want and ive shall do our utmost to provide it, so long as requests follow the trend of other readers. Of course, we can't answer every single letter that comes in; however at least one staff member reads every single item. But we reproduce the most interesting ones in this column — so let's hear from you with comments — good and bad — and tell us about some new gimmick or angle which you have developed to make your hobby more interesting, because we would like to share them with you. Right now we are in a turmoil about the popular Timely Titles. Some swear by them, others swear at them, and others remain calm and clip them every single time to file for future used. What do YOU think? Ed. * * * LIKES TRAVEL SERIES May I congratulate you on the excellent series of articles on travel which you have been publishing. I intend to go abroad next year and shall certainly use these articles as a guide. I am certain that much time will be saved and that I shall miss nothing of interest. ■ — George Whitby, Chicago. * ♦ * CRITIC OF TRAVEL SERIES About your travel stories which have been appearing in Home Movies. They are fine for the guy who is going to Europe but how about us poor fellows who must make do with a vacation in the States. You thought of us at all? — Walter Amergo, New York. Yes, we have thought about you. Another series on travel in the United States is now being prepared and should be published sometimes within the next month or two. * * * FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH As a producer of Souvenir Home Movies of many parts of Britain and Europe, we read with interest your article "Foto Fun in London" in the November issue of HOME MOVIES. I feel sure that many amateurs will find it worth while to keep this article and refer to it when next they visit London on vacation. The advice given for the best shooting time and angles for the various well-known monuments is particularly useful, as much time can be wasted in a short visit, if these are visited at the wrong time. In fact, from our own experience in making this type of color film, our own units always find it essential to tour a city for the first day or two, to note sun positions and camera angles before shooting commences. A schedule can be worked out in detail, which subsequently saves much time, particularly if sunny periods are limited. I would like to correct one small error in the article, however, which is mainly of historical interest. The entrance to the Mall is spanned by the Admiralty Arch. The Marble Arch originally stood where the Victoria Memorial now stands. This later was erected in memory of Queen Victoria. The Marble Arch was removed to the North side of Hyde Park, but not for the reason given. The State Coach, used at the Coronation, passes quite easily through this and in fact did so on June 2nd this year. On that day, our own company undertook its most ambitious assignment when it had 14 16mm cameras operating at various points along the route. It is perhaps a blessing that the Victoria Memorial was erected there in its place. On ceremonial occasions such as this the Ministry of Works erect special News-Reel stands for the recording of these scenes and it is from here that the traditional telephoto shots are always taken of the Royal Balcony. Lighting however is usually poor, as stated in your article, the Palace front faces East and by noon the sun is right off it. The use of powerful lenses is therefore made difficult particularly when Kodachrome film is being used. It is perfectly true that no tripods may be erected in the vicinity of the Palace without a Ministry of Works permit. This rule is rigidly enforced. The permits are quite easily obtained, however, and application should be made in writing to the Press Office, Ministry of Works, Lambeth Bridge House, S.E.I. Even so, tripods may not even then be erected on the Victoria Memorial unless the wooden stands are there as it is considered that the metal feet would damage the marble. Even rubber feet will not convince the authorities! Apart from this, the police are very helpful and have no general objection to tripods undess the camera crew are causing an obstruction. May we wish your readers good shooting in London. Yours faithfully Walton Sound and Film Services /. K. Beney, Director Walton s liave a series of films made of the Coronation which may be purchased by readers. 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