Amateur movie making (1928)

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320 AMATEUR MOVIE MAKING lens, 2 inch lens, 4 inch lens, sliding base, mask box and 12 rolls of film. In a small box inside the case will be carried a tool kit consisting of jeweller's hammer, 3 small punches, round nose pliers, square nose pliers, pin vise, assorted screwdrivers, 2 camel's hair brushes y2 inch and % inch, scissors, and a small roll of wire with one of adhesive tape. A changing bag will often prove useful on extended journeys in case the film buckles or otherwise becomes jammed after some very valuable shots have been made upon a roll of film. This is a complete outfit such as would be carried on a transcontinental tour or a trip abroad. For the shorter vacation trip, the extra lenses may be dispensed with although the f 1.5 and the 6 inch will always come in handy. Also, the reflex focussing device is practically indispensable. This may also be said of the Dremophot, so in this case we have a far more compact outfit with which to work, yet one which will adequately serve our purposes. Before making exposures in unfamiliar localities, especially in foreign countries it is well to determine whether or not photography is forbidden in that place. There are many places where photography is absolutely forbidden, and such places are not always designated by public warnings such as signboards. The position of a cinematographer caught making film in a forbidden spot in a foreign country is pitiable, for, especially in Europe, the constant fear of espionage has become a mania and concerning this "crime" many Europeans are as unreasonable as other monomaniacs. There will be little of this spirit encountered in English speaking countries. However, even in our own country there are certain locations such as some parks, museums, art galleries, military and naval reservations and so forth where photography is prohibited or only permitted under a written permission. The reasons are various and usually well founded. In case application for permission is made it will usually be granted. Naturally there are some parts of military and naval reservations where this work is absolutely prohibited. In addition to these difficulties, there are many people who as individuals and races object to having their photo