Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1930)

I«aO'%'ME ]*■ /m. ■<. E BK s THE CLINIC (Continued from page 23) length in a special handle or may be easily supported on the ground or on any convenient fence post or other upright object. Flares are not to be used to imitate daylight; rather, they should be employed to produce the sharp, clear-cut dramatic lighting effects of which they alone are capable. For instance, a silhouette of any kind, defined by the light of a flare placed behind the subject, is tremendously effective. In burning, a quantity of white smoke is given off which is, itself, made luminous by the light of the flare, adding greatly to the effect. The photographic tendency of the flare is to produce contrast— stark black and white shots — which, if rightly introduced into the amateur's film, will create a novel and most effective note of variety. In general, it is not best to allow the flame <>f the flare itself to appear within the field of the lens and the same precaution as to lens protection should be observed as with sunlight. In the case of the silhouette, the flare is, of course, concealed behind the object but there is no particular objection to the flame appearing now and then when, for instance, the flare is carried by a moving figure among the trunks of trees. This gives a very dramatic effect and may well typify a night search for someone lost, or any similar situation. The flare as used in winter sports is well known. Tobogganing or sledding with flares is an ambitious effect for the amateur, but not impossible. Campfire scenes or people on skiis provide effective flare shots. Flares may even be used for illuminating interiors by allowing the light to come through a window from outside. This gives a sharp, incisive, dramatic lighting. Huge, wavering shadows produced by flares are most effective and may be easily photographed against a light surface such as snow. Flares should never be burned indoors or in any confined space but they provide excellent experimental material for outdoor work at night. Asked and Answered Question: In a city apartment I find myself somewhat hampered in indoor work because it seems necessary to place the camera so far away from the subject in order to get a natural viewpoint. Is there any way in which I can get a larger field of view with the space I have? Answer: The short-focus lens will probably solve your difficulty. Such a lens at any given distance will include a greater area than does the standard one-inch lens. The short-focus or wideangle lens may be had from several well-known lens makers in focal lengths of 15 and 20 mm., giving an approxi Before You Go South — be sure to come to Movie Headquarters for complete photographic equipment. You will find our advice and suggestions of incalculable value, in view of our long experience in outfitting parties and individuals. Bell B Howell 57 Projector The Bell & Howell Filmo 70-D, showing lenses in position. The Latest and Most Complete Models of Filmo Cameras and Projectors BELL & HOWELL 70-D FILMO 7 SPEEDS 75 ( W a t c h t h i n ) 57 G PROJECTORS COMPLETELY EQUIPPED FOR KODACOLOR BELL & HOWELL REGULAR 57 A PROJECTORS, ALSO KODACOLOR ASSEMBLIES FOR CAMERAS AND PROJECTORS TAYLOR-HOBSON-COOKE SPEED, KODACOLOR and TELEPHOTO LENSES SPECIAL CASES LIBRARY RENTAL SERVICE Our New Rental Coupon Books give you attractive Discounts Gilleffe Camera Stores Inc. Park Ave. at 41st St. Caledonia 7425 NEW YORK CITY