Amateur Movie Makers (Dec 1926-Dec 1927)

Some of the Contents of the 1928 AMATEUR FILM ANNUAL TWELVE beautiful portraits in blue rotogravure of "Who's Who in Amateur Motion Pictures," including the men who helped make the 1927 series of The Cine Miniature handbooks. KARL A. BARLEBEN, Jr., whose work as motion picture editor of American Photography has won him a high place in the minds of amateur motion picture enthusiasts, will discuss standard size cameras for amateur use, telling the reader how he can profit with his outfit. A COMPLETE guide to all the films issued for use on sixteen millimeter projectors. This list will cover the films that may be rented, and those that may be purchased outright. A complete list, such as this will be, has never been attempted. This alone should encourage the amateur cinematographer to reserve a copy of this book. SEVERAL other valuable articles will appear, which we cannot yet announce. Already more than 3,600 copies are reserved, and more reservations are coming in every day. The supply is limited to 10,000 copies which will not be reprinted. Order now, and assure yourself a copy. Pre-Publication Price $ 2.00 POSTPAID Handsomely and Permanently Bounc in Leatherette Are you reading regularly The Cine Miniature series of instructive handbooks that cover amateur cinematography in a delightful way? More than 12,000 copies are sold of each issue. Let us add your name to this constantly growing list. 15c per copy — 90c per year — two years $1.60. LEONARD CORDELL Cinematographic Publisher 1636 N. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, III. Kenneth W. Adams of New York City is an expert in special motion picture effects who until closing of the Paramount Eastern Studios recently was associated in producing the unusual features of Paramount photoplays. Many of the remarkable "trick" effects in outstanding Paramount pictures are the result of the application of his "photography with thought and imagination." William A. Buell is Headmaster of the Indian River School for boys at New Smyrna, Florida, and an exponent of amateur cinematography as a worthwhile school activity. Mrs. James W. Hughes of Philadelphia is a recent convert to cinematography whose enthusiasm for the Amateur Cinema League and its many activities have materially aided the amateur movie movement. Carroll Kelly is a .veil known artist of New York City. Countess Armand de Montagny and Count de Montagny of New York City are both enthusiastic amateurs, and were among the first 16 mm. camera owners in this country. At present they are actively engaged in furthering the formation of a New York cine club. Before her marriage Countess de Montagny was a grand opera star. Vera Standing is a motion picture editor, whose best known work ivas in connection ivith helping to plan the Eastman educational series. Jack Turner is a member of the advertising staff of the Barber-Greene Company of Aurora, Illinois, who has had wide experience in the production of industrial and personal films. Kino-Pano-Tilt for 16 mm. equipment The most efficient, light' est and most convenient tripod made. Weight complete as shown 4 lbs. Extreme height 5 feet. Aluminum head. Duco finished. Tilting Head $17.50 F.O.B. Los Angeles Tripod $17.50 F.O.B. Los Angeles Dealers please write manufacturer K. W. Thalhammer 123 South Fremont St., Los Angeles, Calif. Speed Distance — X OUR movie camera will get seemingly "impossible" shots when Dallmeyer equipped.* Clear, fully timed scenes in the rain, in deep shadow, early in the morning, late in the afternoon — that's the Dallmeyer Ultra Speed (f-1.9; 1" or 2"). "Close-ups" of distant objects; just as you would see them through a telescope — that's the Dallmeyer Telephoto (4", f-4;or6", f-4.5). ^Interchangeable with regular lens. FREE TRIAL If you own a Filmo, Eyemo or DeVry, you are invited to try the fascinating results of a Dallmeyer lens for 10 days, without ibligation. Every Aealer is authorized to lend you a Lens for this test, oi one will be mailed you without cost. Specify camera model. DALLMEYER. LENSES Sole United States Distributors HERBERT & HUESGEN CO. 18 East 42nd Street, New York Between Fifth and Madison Seven