Amateur Movie Makers (Dec 1926-Dec 1927)

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We watch the fog scene being photographed and marvel at the way the actors move about, on such a bright day, to give the effect of fog. At the conclusion of this scene, which by the way is taken over and over a number of times before the exacting director is satisfied, we decide that it is time for us to be homeward bound. Before taking final leave, however, we are introduced to this director and ask him if he can give a bit of advice to the amateur. He willingly responds. "The big fault with you amateurs as I see it, is that you do not plan your pictures. You are in too much of a hurry. You should make haste slowly. Think carefully before you take a picture. Remember that you only take a picture once and, once taken, it is shown over and over many times. Use a tripod wherever possible even if your camera works automatically. You can not get quality on the screen unless you work for it. Plan your work. Think about what you are doing and make every foot of film mean something. If your roll is unsatisfactory when you get it back from the finishing laboratory, you should find out why. Analyze your own mistakes and learn how to avoid them. If the trouble is in exposure, get a good exposure meter. If it's the focus, get a tape measure and measure your distances. Repeated mistakes are a sign of gross carelessness. Once you get your film back from the laboratory, edit it carefully. Cut out all the unwanted portions. It's easy to cut and splice film. Don't be afraid to cut as much as half of it away. We often take twenty or thirty thousand feet of film in a single picture which is edited and cut down to seven or eight thousand feet. Even with the most careful work, some cutting is necessary, so don't be so satisfied with your results that you think cutting unnecessary. It rarely, if ever, happens. Just remember one thing, elaborate equipment isn't essential but careful planning is. Plan your work and your pictures will immediately improve." This is really excellent advice to tall of us. Often we grab our camera and without thinking, use up half a roll of film before we know it. Then when we see the finished picture we regret it. Let's take more time and think a little more about what we are doing before we say the magic word "CAMERA!" The New Wonder Movie | That is setting a new k standard in 16mm. films § First Releases — Now Ready Unanimously acclaimed "The Finest Product on the Market To-day." The subjects chosen are well diversified and contain all the elements of high class entertainment produced in a professional manner by experts of the industry. Based on a new idea employing new camera technique with action in every foot and a real thrill in every subject, they are an outstanding sensation in the 16 mm. field. A Revelation In Home Movies Amateur Movie Enthusiasts See these films at your nearest dealer — A real treat awaits you. If he cannot supply you, write us for descriptive booklet enclosing dealer's name. 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