The Screen Guilds’ Magazine (March 1935)

March, 1935 19 cAirflolu Headquarters in TOLUCA LAKE and NORTH HOLLYWOOD 1935 Models Now on Display Wl II; Stylists to the World’s Best DressedM e n momnni •EQUITABLE BUILDING* HOLLYWOOD BLVD. & VINE •OPEN ALL NIGHT* Art Directing (Continued from page 5) galleries happened to pass my efforts as they were making their way to another room. “They stopped, studied them, and bought one. In time they bought others for the Luxum'bourg. But even so my studio became clogged with canvases. The more the judges like my w 7 ork, the less the public liked it. “So, I conceded the election. Paint¬ ing as far as I w^as concerned was a dead art. And I turned to motion pictures, and found the best medium offered to an artist. ‘ ‘ The only difference between com¬ posing for painting and composing for motion pictures is that in motion pic¬ tures there are hundreds of images to hold in composition continuously while in painting there is only one. “Perfect distribution of values and balances of form tends to 'bring out the utmost dramatic value of a motion pic¬ ture scene. If the balances are faulty, the eye is detracted from the action to another part of the picture and thus detracts from the scene. “A study of the old masters shows that all the lines, forms and values are in perfect balance and are so placed as to accentuate the theme. Any form or value that detracts from the action is wrong. A white or black spot misplaced will tend to detract the attention from the action. “Making a composition too pretty is also an error as the picture then oc¬ cupies the mind to the detriment of the action. “One of the greatest difficulties of the motion picture is to keep the moving forms at all times in perfect balance. It should be possible to stop the films at any frame and find that that particular frame is in perfect balance of form and tone values. The movement of the peo¬ ple must also be kept in perfect rhythm. “It is my contention that a man can not compose thousands of pictures until he can compose one/ 7 We have had many inquiries from Producers of little Theatre groups, and other play groups for original plays for forthcoming pro¬ ductions. Any members who have plays they wish read or tried out, should communicate with the sec¬ retary at the Guild office, GLad- stone 4181. Snjoy . . . The gentle art of dining . . . on foods exquistely prepared ... in a quiet, friendly atmosphere de¬ void of haste and noise. You'll want to come back for that late supper snack. For reservations CRestvew 9292 9 13 1 SUNSET BLVD. In Hollywood Hartford U Drive System HOLLWOOD'S LARGEST $1.00 a Day up Plus 5c Per Mile and up 6350 Hollywood Blvd. - GL. 1173 PETER HANCOCK PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURE 1626 N. Vine Street Hollywood Calif. Telephones HEmpstead 0569 HEmpstead 5445 ARE YOU LOSING? Important Telephone Calls Telephone messages taken and delivered to you — anywhere — at any hour. • 24 HOUR SERVICE $1.00 PER MONTH • LET US ACT AS YOUR SECRETARY SCREEN EMPLOYEES' 6725/4 Franklin Place VEST POCKET DIRECTORY Your name and tele¬ phone number listed. $1 for three months. Your name and telephone number with your name repeated in your vari¬ ous classifications. $2 for three months. Pub¬ lished every three months — first edition now being compiled. Send us your name, telephone number and classifications desired, enclosing fee. This directory will list men and women engage^ in every occupation neces¬ sary to the making of motion pictures. TELEPHONE SERVICE GLadstone 3868