American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1963)

man Tri-X Reversal Film, Type 7278. He used two motion picture cameras: an Auricon Cine-Voice sound camera and a Bell & Howell 70 DL, both fit¬ ted with Bell & Howell 1-inch f/0.95 lenses. “We purposely used the fastest film and the fastest lenses available,” Hance says. “And then we processed the liv¬ ing daylights out of the film.” Super¬ ior Bulk Film Company in Chicago de¬ veloped the Tri-X in special runs at 800 to a 1000 ASA. “From a photographic point of view, of course,” Hance said, “the natural question is: how was the grain? And one answer is: on television, you can’t see it. “But, more to the point, lighting con¬ ditions were generally so bad that just getting an image on the film was quite an accomplishment. Quality was sec¬ ondary. Obviously, the quality we got wouldn’t do for a staged situation com¬ edy, for example. But for a dramatic news presentation filmed under seem¬ ingly impossible photographic con¬ ditions, it was wonderful.” Hance also shot stills, using a Bell & Howell Cannon camera, a 50mm f/0.95 lens, and 35mm Tri-X film. The stills were used for promotion for the TV program and also to make up a com¬ plete photo album which was presented to members of the TUF squad. Installed in the fish truck, which was the “command post” for “runs,” was a large 12-volt power inverter which changed the truck’s battery power into 110-volt AC current for operating Hance’s sound camera, a tape recorder and radio receivers. There were two receiver systems: One was the police frequency system, which was employed to maintain com¬ munications between the “drunk,” the police “covermen” on the street, and the sergeant of the TUF squad who was stationed in the truck. This system also operated through the tiny transistor re¬ ceiver pinned under the “drunk’s” coat collar. The “drunk,” or, in police termin¬ ology, the “pigeon,” also had concealed on his person a wireless microphone which provided broadcast quality. Its output was fed into the sound camera or into the tape recorder when silent film was being shot. The output of the police frequency system was also fed to the film sound track as natural back¬ ground. After a “hit,” the noise and scuffling renderd the wireless microphone in XCLUSIVE • NEW • EXCLUSIVE • NEW • EXCLUSIVE -m V new, improved super-efficient CINE VOICE CONVERSION Designed and developed by Florman & Babb’s Chief Engineer, Ray Emeritz, after extensive testing in the field by several of New York’s top-notch cam¬ eramen, F & B has finally achieved maximum efficiency and absolutely silent operation in a new 400 ft. Cine Voice Conversion. • A true torque motor — Idles at Vz power, when camera is turned on. Assumes full power. This system prevents excessive heating. • Torque motor and Veeder counter assembly completely encased in insulated housing for protection from cold, rain, dust, etc. • Veeder counter effectively silenced. • Torque motor provides sufficient power to take either 400 ft. or 1200 ft. Mitchell magazines. • Neon camera running light. Accessories Available: Behind-the-lens filter slot $45.00 Lens Turret Lock for Zoom Lens operation . $25.00 NEW ANGENIUX 12mm 120mm ZOOM LENS "C” MOUNT WITH SIDE-VIEW FINDER IN STOCK! $895.00 m ■If .. ■■/. ■ CINE VOICE CAMERA CONVERSION including torque motor and belt (price does not include Mitchell magazines) At present we can promise delivery within 15 days. Inf jsr « . ; pg« S . John Fletcher, ABC cameraman, with Ray Emeritz, F & B's Chief Engineer, who developed the new Cine Voice Conversion. Serving the World's Finest Film Makers & BABB, 68 West 45th St., New York 36, N. Y. MU 2-2928 3AISm0X3 • M3N • 3AISmDX3 • M3N • 3AISm3X3 SOUND FOR YOUR BOLEX H 1 6 or H8 $265.00 F.O.B. Detroit TAKE SOUND PICTURES! Perfectly synchronized sound recorded on tape simultaneously with pic¬ tures on film. Complete unit includes mechanism section mounted to camera, amplifier with carry¬ ing strap, microphone, cords, headset, etc. No camera alterations required. Unit mounts on cam¬ era same as cover and appears as part of it. Write for data. LOUIS S. UHLER 15778 Wyoming Ave., Detroit 18, Mich. Phone: UN 1-4663; Cable: UHLCIMA L & F PORTABLE CINE PROCESSOR • Fully Automatic • Daylight Operating $675.00 (f.o.b. Chicago) • 16mm or 8/8mm • Requires no plumbing • Process 200 Ft. B&W . Film in Less Than 1 Hour • Reversal Processing • Less Than 1 Gallon of Solution Needed • 32"x9"x24"! 55 lbs! Write For Descriptive Literature SUPERIOR BULK FILM CO. 446-48 N. Wells • Chicago 10, Illinois AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, AUGUST, 1963 485