Educational film catalog (1936)

791.4 EDUCATIONAL^FILM CATALOG JBastin film presents. 16min 16-sd-loan 1940 Eastin 791.4 "In this film we see an order received, recorded, the needed documents prepared to route the order through departments concerned and ensure the fihu's shipment and delivery exactly on time, and in per- fect condition for showing. The handling of returned films: inspection; rewinding; repair; breaking down the 'shorts' which were combined for a particular cus- tomer's order, and restoring them to their separate spools; and with the final wrap of paper title-strip, the film goes back to its exact niche in the storage vaults to await the next order. The frequent situation, when films that are ordered are 'out,' is shown and the method of meeting same through mul- tiple choices of customer or by duplicate .prints of the subject. There are whole- some bits of gentle admonition regarding mistakes and shortcomings, often quite needless, on the customer's own part in the transaction, which should help reduce greatly such instances. When they still ■occur, the skilled distributor finds ways to correct them. Wherever it is shown, this film should make decidedly for better understanding and more sympathetic cooperation be- tween customer and distributor." Edu- , c3,tion3.1 scrGGii "The methods of handling correspond- ence, booking the films, preparing them for shipment and inspecting them upon re- turn make the picture of real interest to all who rent films. It is highly instruc- tive for all school movie clubs or classes that study the motion picture. It could be used in classes in general business train- ing or in classes studying special voca- tions." Movie makers "Excellent. Especially interesting to all motion picture clubs." Collaborator Jh-sh-c-adult "Evolution of the motion picture. 21min li 16-si-sd-$48-$72; rent $2-$3 1940 B&H 791.4 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: IntF Presented by International educational pictures. Back in 1600 B.C. Egrypt used shadow pictures. Then Leonardo da Vinci happened accidently on a camera of mir- rors, which he later improved. In 1640 A.D. Kirther invented a magic lantern. Then came the urge to add movement and we see a comic figure which was used. In 1804 in England Dr Rodet demonstrated persistence of vision. In 1835 Plateau in Belgium added his contribution and in France in 1850 Daguerre invented the photographic wet plate. In 1860 Colman Sellers in Philadelphia illustrated synthetic imotion by photographing poses and then Edward Luydrid demonstrated action by instantaneous photographs. In New Jersey in 1886 Thomas A. Edison built his first moving picture machine. In 1889 at Rochester, George Eastman invented flexi- ble celluloid film base. In 1890 Edison ■demonstrated his first movie talkie. In 1893 we had the world's first motion pic- ture studio—the "Black Maria." Examples of pictures made on the old cylinder ma- chine are given. There follows a sort of rapid kaleidoscopic viewing of films pro- gressing thru the years. Then we see the jnutoscope, an early rival of the Edison kinectoscope. Chalk talks follow, then a portion of a film made in 1906 which was the first animated cartoon. Diving is seen at regular speed and at slow motion. A parade gives us fast motion. We have next the microscopic filming of the eye of a fly taken from one of the scientific films by Louis Tolhurst. We are given an example of an old silent film. Then in 1928 came sound and we are given an ex- ample employing most of the sounds we have become accustomed to hearing—talk- ing, singing, whistles blowing, bands play- ing, etc. A portion of a cartoon is given next. In 1934 sound was improved. We have the voice of Irene Dunne. Then as the commentator summarizes a little we have views inside churches, meteors fall- ing, etc. A plaque to the memory of Thomas Alva Edison is shown and a pic- ture of him, up in the clouds jh-sh-c-adult Exposure and exposure meters. (You can * make good movies, no. 3) 15min 16- si-rent $2 1939 Harmon found. 791.4 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: DG Ohio One of a series of instructional films on movie making, made by Kenneth F. Space. Gives clear examples and suggestions for securing properly exposed pictures "Exceedingly practical for the amateur movie maker." Eleanor D. Child jh-sh-c-adult Film editing. (You can make good movies, * no. 4) 15min 16-si-rent $2 1939 Harmon found. 791.4 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: DG Ohio One of a series of instructional films on movie making. Made by Kenneth F. Space. An interesting and practical treatment, with many suggestions for good editing "Exceedingly practical for the amateur movie maker." Collaborator jh-sh-c-adult How to use filters. (You can make good * movies, no. 5) ISmin 16-si-sale apply; rent $1.50 1940 Harmon found. 791.4 The picture opens with a brief treat- ment of the general theory of filters and continues, including an explanation of filter "factors," to a section of filter use examples. All common filters such as red, green and yellow are shown along with several more special types such as the "polariz- ing" and diffusion filters. Scenes filmed with and without these filters give an idea as to the results which can be ex- pected when they are used correctly. The film concludes with suggestions as to the care and handling of filters when in use sh-c-adult Guide Movies march on. (March of time ser.) 22min 16-sd-applv MMA 791.4 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm,: Ohio "A rapid survey, inspired by the work of the Museum of Modern Art Film Library, of the American motion picture industry yesterday and today. After an introduction on the work of the Film Library, there fol- lows brief glimpses of stages in film pro- duction: shooting, construction of scenery, wardrobe and props, casting, editing. Ex- cerpts are then shown from early American films in the Film Library's collection, including 'The Great Train Robbery' (1903); 'The New York Hat' (1912, Mary Pick- ford); 'A Fool There Was' (1922, Theda Bara); 'Adrift' (1914); Mack Sennett com- edies; 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' (1915, Charlie Chaplin); 'Birth of a Nation' (1915); 'Thais' (1918); 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' (1921); 'Robin Hood' (1922, Douglas Fairbanks); 'The Covered Wagon' (1921); 'The Big Parade' (1925); 'The Flesh and the Devil' (1927, Garbo and Gilbert). Mention of Dr. Lee de Forest and the Warners introduces the sound film, repre- sented by 'The Jazz Singer' (1927); 'Steam- boat Willie' (1928, Disney); 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (1930); 'Cavalcade'; 'The Life of Emile Zola' (Paul Muni) . . . Glimpses of well-known figures in the In- «i - silent; sd - sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety; p - primary: el - elementary; jli - junior high; sh - senior high; c • college; trade • trade schools 146