Educational film guide ()

759.91-771 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE BALLET MfeCANIQUE. MMA 1924 15min si rent $3 759.91 sh-c-ad Directed by Fernand Leger; photographed by Dudley Murphy A study in abstract rhythms and designs by the famous painter, using the human form and common objects in the cubist manner "Interesting as an experimental film." Collaborator 767 Etching MAKE AN ETCHING. Katz 1941 25min si (Graphic arts ser) $50, rent $4 767 jh-sh-c-ad Professor Charles J. Martin demonstrates the making of an etching from the unwrapping of a clean new metal plate to the pulling ot a finished print 759.95 Chinese painting ANCIENT CHINESE PAINTINGS IN AMERICA. ChinaFlm 1942 llmin sd color $85, rent $5 759.95 sh-c-ad Also obtainable in a silent version (15min $75, rent $3) Produced by Harmon Foundation in cooperation with China Institute in America Using selected examples from the great Chinese collections in three leading American museums. Mr Wango Weng has presented a brief survey of Chinese paintings. The representative art of each dynasty is illustrated 761 Relief engraving MAKE A LINOLEUM BLOCK. Katz 15min si (Arts and crafts ser) $25, rent $2 761 el-Jh-sh-c-ad This was produced by Art Films. The demonstration given is by Florence Ludins a teacher of fine arts in a New York City high school All steps in making a linoleum block print are shown in detail "A very good film of its type. Should be of value as a direct classroom aid in teaching the techniques involved. Some scenes were somewhat wasted because the artisan's hand obstructs the camera's view or because of incorrect lighting. Photographic layout for some scenes poorly planned so that shadow covers center of attention." Georgia SIMPLE BLOCK PRINTING. Brandon 1941 lOmin sd (Handicraft instructional films) $40. rent $2 761 el-Jh Guide Also available in a silent version ($30, rent $1.50) Produced under the supervision of Edward T. Hall of the Universal School of Handicraft, Rockefeller Center, New York. After a few exainples of block printing are shown the entire process of making such a print is demonstrated. The various tools needed are displayed and the work of each clearly shown 770 Photography 763 Lithography MODERN LITHOGRAPHER. EBF 1940 llmin sd (Art ser) $45, rent $2.50 763 jh-sh-c-tr-ad Guide Collaborator: Forest Grant, director of high school art. New York city "Describes in detail the techniques of litlioprraphic artists and the processes of duplicating l)lacl{ and white color originals by means of direct and photo-offset lithography. The roles of the commercial photographer and the modern printing press in the mass production of attractive art prints. Including advertising materials, are portrayed. The relation of commercial art to problems of presentday living is indicated. The film thus depicts adaptations of ci'eative art to requirements of the machine age. It is thought-challenging from the poiiils of view of the artist, the technlcinn. and the social observer alike." Georgia CAMERA MAGIC. Castle 1946 lOmin sd $17.50 770 Jh-sh Also available in a silent version for $8.75 Camera stunts— such as "headless" woman, human fly, reverse action, etc. "Attempts to explain in too short time." Collaborator PHOTOGRAPHY. Mahnke 1946 llmin sd (Your life work) $50 770 Jh-sh-c-tr-ad Guide Produced by Vocational Guidance Films Presents the technical, professional and commercial aspects of the photographic industry. A few of the Jobs shown are those of the illustrative, commercial, newsreel, portrait and motion picture photographers 771 Photography — ^Apparatus and supplies ALCHEMIST IN HOLLYWOOD. * 33min sd $60 Solow 1940 771 sh-c-tr-ad Originally produced for motion picture meeting of Southern California section of the American Chemical Society "This film was designed to show the chemical end of the motion picture industry. The commentator, with the aid of diagrams, explains the photographic process. Diagrammatic drawings of silver-bromide crystals are shown and we are told of the chemical reaction that occurs when light falls upon them. There are experiments Illustrating what occurs when the crystals are given exposures of different intensities and how they receive and store the latent image. "The following sequence deals with the different chemicals used in the formation of the developer, and the fixing bath. A comparison is drawn between the 'dark room' operations of the old days and the new, modernly equipped laboratories. The film closes showing a positive print being made from a negative. "An excellent film on chemistry and physics. Commentary is good and the film is beautifully photographed. May well be used in college and high school classes." California FAMILY ALBUM. GELamp 1947 30min sd color loan 771 sh-tr-ad Tells a simple and direct formula for lighting your home movies or still photos. Tells how many latnps to use and where to place them for best photographic results. The "triangle lighting formula" is as easy for amateurs as it is for professionals, according to the lamp experts GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY IS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. GELamp 1944 25min sd loan 771 Jh-sh-c-tr-ad Previously released under title, "Photuflash Photography Is Good Photography" Discusses shutter action, synchronizer, and flash bulb characteristics. Mentions onl> GE bulbs but is good teaching film "Slow motion photography of shutters and flash bulbs is excellent." Collaborator 544