Amateur Cine World (July 1936)

Call, the film made by Fr. F. E. Young (Downham), which won first prize in the 1934 competition, and Night Prayers, made by the Dominicans at Woodchester. Another of the Talks in the series on the Art of Film was given on May 25th by Mr. G. H. Sewell, who spoke on colour, afterwards showing a Dufaycolor film of the Jubilee procession. Cine-Sound Productions Hon. Sec.: J. F. Butterfield, 1, Manor Road, Beckenham, Kent. Studio: 44, Valley Road, Shortlands, Kent. On May 24th a short film, Murder at No. 44, was shot in the studio. This film, which is the first to be taken in the new studio, was directly recorded on disc and several cameras were used to enable a continuous run of over 3 minutes to be shot at one time. The sound engineers report that the sound has recorded perfectly, but a report from the processor has not yet been received. Now that this test film has been taken members will concentrate on completing the projection theatre, which is still unfinished, and the permanent proscenium will be built. The society is in need of members and will be pleased to welcome any visitors at the studio. Darlington A.C.S. Hon. Sec.: S. Gosling, 14, Willow Road. Mr. S. Woods gave instructive programme of Kodachrome films at his studio in Blackwellgate on May 21st. Response to appeal for members has been so gratifying that meetings are now being held each week and it is hoped to have the first scenario ready for discussion very shortly. By the courtesy of Messrs. Cameras Ltd. a demonstration of the new Dekko motor drive projector is to be given on June 18th, and preliminary arrangements are in hand for a lecture on titling by Messrs. Cinecraft. All interested will be assured a hearty welcome. Eltham C.S. Hon. Sec.: F. Rainbow, 7, Spearman Street, Woolwich, S.E.18. Microcosmos is progressing steadily and preliminary arrangements for its showing in the early autumn are already in hand. At the same show will be presented a short film in Kodachrome of local beauty spots. This is already in production. For a set in Microcosmos part of the studio was panelled in plywood, stained dark oak. This has such a smart appearance that the panelling is to be continued round all four walls when the set is pulled down. Quite a cheap wall decoration ! One of the most notable events of the past month was the visit to H.M.V., when the society’s film Episode was set to music by experts. H.M.V. are returning the society’s visit at an early date. ‘Spring cleaning fever’’ at the studio has resulted in the entrance and approach being repainted. The dance held recently was a social success, but resulted in a small loss. The members are seeking other ways to increase the finances. The latest move is to take out a tobacco licence for the bar. Visitors to the studios may now get their cigarettes inside. On June 28th members are having a run to Bognor Regis. No official film is being made, but no doubt the cameras will be running. The Norwich Union — specialises in the Insurance of CAMERAS, OPERA and FIELD GLASSES and AMATEUR CINE EQUIPMENT. Annua! premiums from 5/-, Send this coupon for full details. AMATEUR CINE APPARATUS IS EXPENSIVE AND VALUABLE THEN WHY NOT INSURE NORWICH UNION INSURANCE SOCIETIES CINE INSURANCE P.O. Box No. 4, NORWICH art, you may send me fu | Without obligation on my part, you may send me ful details of your Amateur Ciné Equipment Insurances. | IT! DEPT: NORFOLK Falcon Films Hon. Sec.: F. W. W. Wellstead, 1174, Christchurch Road, Boscombe East, Bournemouth. The club has’ now completed its first film and will be pleased to loan it to any interested society next season. Work will shortly commence on an outdoor film, a mystery written by one of the members. The last projection meeting of the season was held: on May 20th. The club’s film Sunday’s No Pleasure, was shown and well received by a critical audience. Finchley A.C.S. Hon. Sec.: Miss T. Burrough, 64; Avondale I Siete, N, Finchley, N.12.. At the studio on March 30th, Mr. G. Corder, of Kodak, Ltd., gave an ae ciongae | survey of the history of cinematography. A display of films included a splendid series taken with the Kodak high speed camera and a film demonstrating the possibilities of the 16mm. Kodak Special. A programme of films from the South London P.S. was screened on April 6th. During the Easter recess F.A.C.S. cameramen were active on a documentary, which, with its sound commentary by the F.A.C.S. sound unit, was well received at its initial screening at the studio on April 2oth. On April 27th Mr. Reed, of the West Essex F.C., spoke on ‘‘ Speeded Motion ’”’ demonstrating with 9.5mm. films. Nottingham A.C.S.. provided a programme of g.5mm. films on May 4th. The growing popularity of the F.A.C.S. still section has prompted the committee to run a holiday photo competition for members in conjunction with the holiday film competition. (Continued on next page) Wy YL MW0wW THAMES CINE PRODUCTS Ltpb., ASHFORD, MIDDLX. INS \ \ \ \ \ \ N aN