Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1953)

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MOVIE MAKERS 289 running back and forth between Pentron 1, Pentron 2, and the mixer. He adds: "Evidently you got worn out too — or at least your shoes did!" Dicky Roth, ACL Harrison, N. Y. Dear Mr. Moore: Thanks for the centerspread and the fine treatment which you accorded my latest effort — Hollywood's New Aspect . . . Incidentally. Denis Neale's projector speed control system in the September issue sounds terrific. If it is original with him, I can't understand why he hasn't slapped a patent on it. Jack E. Gieck. ACL Birmingham, Mich. THOROUGHLY ENJOYED Dear Movie Makers: I have thoroughly enjoyed the article, / Saw Cinemascope, by Jack E. Gieck, ACL, in July Movie Makers. The explanation of all technical matters is perfectly clear, and the closing paragraph is so right and dramatically though simply expressed. Channing R. Dooley, ACL Summit, N. J. Our warm thanks to League member Dooley, who for many of the League's early years served on ACL's board of directors. TEN BEST IN NEW ZEALAND Dear ACL: Please accept my sincere thanks for the screening of ACL's selected Ten Best films which the Otago Cine Club has recently presented here. They were very much enjoyed and created quite a sensation in this town. William P. C. Clifford, ACL Dunedin, New Zealand In this column Movie Makers offers its readers a place to trade items of filming equipment or amateur film footage on varied subjects directly with other filmers. Commercially made film> will not be accepted in swapping offers. Answer an offer made here directly to the filmer making it. Address your offers to: The Swap Shop, c/o Movie Makers. MAIL FROM MAGNETICS? Dear Reader Writes: I have just converted my Filmo 70-DL to single sprocket operation and purchased a 202 magnetic sound projector. Since this sound field is all new to me. I would welcome correspondence from other magnetic sound filmers everywhere. I will answer all letters. Joseph S. Singer, ACL 2438 South 5th Street Milwaukee 7, Wise. all aluminum SPLICER AND EDITING BOARD for 8 and 16 mm. A superb editing instrument, made with the precision of a fine camera by the famed Siemens and Halske Works of Germany. Masterfully designed, its advanced features and ease of operation have already made it a favorite with amateur and professional cinematographers the world over. Your every editing problem— from a simple splice to the exacting stripping-in of magnetic sound— can now be handled more swiftly and effortlessly. GSee if demonstrated at your dealer today. Write for further information to Dept E-5 • ALL ALUMINUM — Featherweight, yet amazingly strong to take any amount of rugged use. • FOLDS COMPACTLY — for easy storage or portability. •BRAKING DEVICE — on each reel support with fully adjustable tension. • NEW-TYPE SCRAPER-made of a recently developed alloy which gives longer life, superior performance. •PRECISION GEARING typical of the finest German craftsmanship. •VERSATILE — Splicer is instantly detachable from editing board — can be used separately or in combination. •VALUE— the complete unit, consisting of Siemens Splicer and Editing Board, priced at only ERCONA CAMERA CORP. • 527 Fifth Avenue • New York 17, N. Y. '38 75 complete ZOOMAR Glen Cove, Long Island, New York In Canada: Zoomar Canada Lfd. • Montreal, Quebec