Amateur Cine World (June 1934)

Filming A Trip to the Continent (Continued from previous page) this country, but the actual effect on average work is likely to be very slight. A word of warning should be issued about light. In semi-tropical countries like Italy in the summer, the light appears to be very much brighter than it actually is. This is due to the lack of moisture in the air and a meter becomes nothing short of a necessity if anything like correct exposure is to be attained. At the same time, fierce light always throws very heavy shadows and the absence of the veil of moisture to lighten these will make an increase of exposure inevitable. Cameras should not be left in the hot sun or the film may quite easily become soft and sticky, which jams the mechanism and sea-water on the lens will soon remove the surface and impair definition. So long as the light is good enough filters should be in general use where landscapes are concerned, though anything heavier than a 2 x correction filter is liable in tropical and semi-tropical countries to over-correct the sky and make it too dark. Suggestions as to what one should actually film while In general, of course, scenes of one large town are much the same as in a foreign country are another matter. those of another and apart from a few local peculiarities of architecture which may at times be seen, there is no particular general interest in foreign capitals that makes them outstandingly attractive to friends at home. Far more beautiful and varied are the scenes that can be taken among country people, for though large towns move very much with the times, old customs in the country die very hard. Traditional costumes and festivals are still observed in many countries of Europe and in certain localities the number of festivals seems— during the summer at any rate—to exceed the number of days on which work is done. I have no space to describe even a few of these attractive subjects, but the. tourist agencies will in A striking view of the famous statue of Perseus by Cellini in the Loggia dei Langi, — Florence. Wherever possible, include (as in this case) a human figure to give an idea of the size and distance when filming architectural subjects. matter must be mentioned. found essential to have a trial film developed abroad, just to’see how the results are coming out. able in practically every country and | give below the addresses them for the convenience of travellers. general be well informed as to dates and localities. It is more pleasant to film among country people on account of the fact that they lack the sophistication of the town dwellers. The “oldest inhabitant” will invariably take the camera and its whirr as a matter of course and facilities for film work in private ground are generally to be had for the asking, even if a free meal is not offered into the bargain. Useful Experience. Taken all round, filming in foreign countries is a very delightful pastime and the results will charm one’s family and friends, besides providing a topic of conversation during the winter months. It may be a little more difficult to get the shots than is work at home, but this in itself is very useful experience and does nobody any harm. In any case, the shots which have a little more trouble than usual taken over them generally turn out to be particularly good ones. To conclude, one small It may be Processing stations are avail of some of It will be understood that only the more popular countries canbe mentioned. Further information on the subject of customs duties, etc., can be obtained by writing to the Editor, enclosing of course, a current coupon. SOME PROCESSING STATIONS ABROAD AGFA FILMS. Austria : Agfa Photo A. G. Dominikanerbastei 8, Vienna I. France: Societe Francaise Agfa-Photo, 25, Rue du Renard, Paris IV. Germany: I. G. Farbenindustrie A. G. Berlin S.O.36. Italy: S. A. Produtti Fotografici Agfa, Piazza Vesuvio 7, Milan. Switzerland : Agfa Photo, A.G., Bleicherweg 10, Zurich. KODAK FILMS. Austria: Kodak G.m.b.H., strasse 53, Vienna I. France : Kodak-Pathe, Place Vendome 28, Kaertner Paris. Germany : Kodak A.G., Lindenstrasse 27, Berlin S.W.68. Italy : Kodak S.A. Corso Vitt. Emmenuell 34, Milan. Switzerland: Kodak S.A. Rue de la Confederation II, Geneva. 104 GEVAERT FILMS. Austria : Firma Mroz, Vienna. France : Societe Gevaert, 5 Rue de Rocroy Parts. Germany: Firma Illge, Oranienstrasse 37, Berlin S.O.36. Firma Ifor, Passagio del Duomo Firma: Paillard, St. Croix. PATHE FILMS. Austria: Herlango, A.G. fuer Photografische Industrie, Rennweg 52, Vienna IIT France: Societe Francaise du Pathe-Baby, 20, Bis Rue Lafayette, Paris. Germany: Pathex MHeimkino Vertrieb Keller & Co., Venloerstrasse 22, Dusseldorf. Italy : Societe Italienne du Pathe-Baby, Via Crescenzio 23, Rome. Switzerland : Pathe-Baby S.A., Rue de la Rotisserie, Geneva.