Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1953)

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But inside I wanted the corners to be rounded; and if the corners of 4 inch strips are to be trimmed round, you simply must have some extra fabric to trim away. Hence the extra % inch was added to the strip dimensions on all four sides. The extra 1 inch added to the top and bottom strips was to provide enough velveteen to permit tacking it to the top and bottom stretchers. So these masking strips were cut in the sizes given and were sewed in turn to the prepared area of screen fabric. We used stitching at both edges, of course; but one must be sure that the inside stitches are comfortably within the % inch of velveteen which will be trimmed away in the round-corner operation. We were ready now to mount this prepared screen unit on some sort of support. At the top, of course. I intended all along the use of a spring shade roller. And this sort of mounting is quite easy if you have at hand a roller of the necessary length. As it happened I did not have an 86-inch-long spring roller. But we did find a discarded 72 inch roller, and by the wood splicing indicated at the top of the diagram we made it do nicely. You should have no such trouble. The bottom unit may be either a wooden dowel or a strip of 1 inch wide lathe, 86 inches in length, to which the extra 1 inch of velveteen is tacked. The weight of this unit, we found, keeps the screen quite adequately taut. Finally, at the bottom of the diagram, you will note some indication that we may be roughing it out here at that. For we couldn't seem to find any regular roller shade brackets, and thus made up a set ourselves. The sheet metal used was 16-14 gauge; the other dimensions and the fashioning of the brackets I'm sure the diagram will make clear. Simply be sure that one of the brackets is slotted (not drilled) to accept the square end of the spring roller. The finishing touch was to attach a length of cord to the bottom piece of wood with which the screen could be unrolled or rolled up. In the picture you see the screen in its in-use position. When not in use (and therefore rolled up), I can assure you that it is nearly unseen. And also this roller storage protects your screen from dust — and the exploring fingers of curious children. Better try it sometime. India invites the amateur [Continued from page 298] at the Consulate General of India in New York City shows that customs rulings in that country permit the free entry with the tourist of one still camera, one movie camera and "a reasonable supply of film." Pressed for a definition of "reasonable," our informant felt that at least a dozen rolls of film would create no customs problem — The Editor.) Within India itself there will be few restrictions on your movie making, save in places of worship where you may be barred for religious reasons and in a few areas to which admission is prohibited for strategic causes. So look forward to roaming far and wide through our vast country. In the northern parts you will find ancient structures built by the Moghuls and the Hindus. Then as you come into the warmer south you will behold an entirely new style of architecture in the great temples. Contrasts in our rural areas are often equally oblique: in one part of the country you will find people struggling to make the arid, desert land fit for cultivation, while in another the farmers' problem is to drain off the excess water in order to grow the much-needed grain. So do not confine yourself to a few set tourist trips by car through our major cities. Make use also of the indigenous means of transport, such as the two-wheeled rickshaw or the horsedrawn carriage. Walk freely among the people. You will be amazed at the warmth and friendliness with which you are received. I am tempted, finally, to suggest that you bring with you up to four of the No. 2 Reflectorfloods, since many of our most colorful dances and ceremonies take place at night. If you do have the lamps, it is always possible to secure an electrician to assist you. and the necessary extension cables and sockets are available at rental. But such dyed-in-the-wool devotion to our hobby is not a necessity to your visit to India. I feel sure that our great and colorful land will offer you by daylight alone far more than you will find time to film. So come to India on that next trip ! Your brother hobbyists await you here with friendliness.