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The Journal of the Association of Cine-Technicians
Feb. -March, 1937
Clappers
To tlie newcomer, clappers might appear to be a most involved waste of time. Rest assured, dear reader, this is not so. These indications on the film are for the guidance of this species of small animal life known as "cutters" or cuttum vulgaris.
The method of working them is as follows : — Stand in front of the subject being filmed, showing, for example, the board marked Scene I, Take 1. When the cameraman calls "Clappers" you proceed to shout out any old scene numbers you like. That is, any numbers which do not correspond with those on the board. This tends to confuse the person who has to synchronise the films — which doesn't matter a cuss. You then tear the sound track into .several small pieces, stir well, and proceed to write out a dope sheet which corresponds with a subject taken about three years ago. And that, my boy, is the reason why it is necessary to pay cutters such a ponderous salary.
head from the dead "Oh! Death where is thy sting ?"
Hence my Winding-up Note : WARNING.
The Bucket Shop Season is now in full swing, so put on your ear-muffs and hibernate until all the sharks have been cleared by the A.C.T. soHcitors. What a clean-up that will be (thanks to Jeyes).
So don't sign Contracts printed on that kind of paper.
Well, Suckers, I can't go on, so I'll quit while the party is still clean (is it ?).
Will you hear from me ? Ask old Blue Pencil.
POG.
Closing Notes.
ThiiJik Jieavens ! — Ed.
We all make mistakes at one time or another, so I admit to the following :
(1) That I was born.
(2) That I entered the Film Industry.
(3) That I am still in it.
(4) That I started writing this page.
So What ? * * * *
Stop Press News. (! !— Ed.)
"Not To-day Josephine Productions" has raised her
British Press Photographers Association
ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE
The annual Press and News-Reel Photographers Dinner and Dance is to be held at the Criterion Restaurant on Monday, February 15th, 7 p.m. — 2 a.m.
The British Press Photographers Association celebrates its formation with this year's function, and every effort is being made to make the evening a memorable one. The Press boys hope to see all their film friends with them on this occasion — one night in the year when cameras are laid aside in favour of general "Whoopee".
Plans are being made for a "non-stop" evening, of food, fun, dancing and cabaret. Tickets at 12/6 each can be obtained through the various News-Reel committee members or from the British Press Photographers Association, 17 Fleet Street, E.C.4.
TECHNICIANS
engaged in Film Production in
STUDIO : NEWSREEL : LABORATORY
SHOULD BE MEMBERS OF A.C.T.
The only organisation which represents the professional interests of all Cine-Technicians.
(Registered Trade Union No. 1995).
OVER 1,200 ALREADY BELONG. — DO YOU?
Membership Form, Annual Report, and full details from :
— THE ASSOCIATION OF CINE-TECHNICIANS —
30 Piccadilly Mansions, : 17 Shaftesbury Avenue, : London, W.1
•Phone : Gerrard 2366 Secretary : GF.ORGF. H. ELVIN. A.C.I.S.