Home Movies (1943)

PACE 294 HOME MOVIES FOR SEPTEMBER MOVIE MAKERS' FAVORITE... for Vibrationless Pictures for Smoother Performance for Increased Steadiness ALBERT UNI-POD The perfect accessory for movie makers who take pride in their work. Length of the leg is instantly adjustable to bring camera to eye level by the famous Royal "Quick-Lock." Extends to 59 in. from collapsed size of 33 in. Equipped with reversible rubber and metal tips to make it skid proof. The finish is rustless chrome over light-weight tubular steel with black plastic handle and genuine leather thong-type strap. A remarkable value at $5.50. CENTRAL CAMERA CO. Since ■HEKB 1899 230 S . Wabash Ave., Chicago Eso-S spooled film 2.60 will buy six rolls ESO-B Univex film ON SPOOLS. DALITE LOADING, WESTON 12 FILM. (Less Processing). Postage 10c. We will ship C.O.D. — OR. $3.45 will buy three rolls ESO-B Double 8mm. film ON SPOOLS. DALITE LOADING. WESTON 12 FILM. (Less Processing). Postage, 10c. We will ship C. 0. D. — Six other types available—ASK FOR OUR CATALOG. ESO-S PICTURES Quality 8mm. Service' 3945 CENTRAL KANSAS CITY. MO. EVERY 8MM. FAN WANTS CINE EXTENAR It's the new WIDE ANGLE lent that every cine fan needs to catch the whole picture. Simply screws over regular 8mm. lens, providing identical focus and definition plus a WIDE ANGLE. $27.50 FOR FULL PARTICULARS. WRITE TODAY CAMERA SPECIALTY CO. 48 West 29th Street New York City EXCEL MOVIE PRODUCTS Present NEWMORLD 1 6mm. 8mm. winding reel is stopped abruptly with the hand — a common practice with some movie amateurs. Any sudden jerk during rewinding will tighten the roll so the various convolutions of film slide apainst one another. And if there are any abraded surfaces or particles of dirt on film when it is cinched, they will scratch the film surfaces with which they come in contact. Abrasion from dust particles can be minimized to some extent by regularly cleaning films after projection. A quick safe method is to place film on the table rewinds and with a soft cloth moistened in carbon-tetrachloride folded over the surfaces of film, rewind the film slowly, pressing the cloth gently to both surfaces of the film with the fingers. Any dust or oil will be dissolved and deposited on the cloth without damaging the emulsion. Another substitute for the soft cloth is to wear a white canvas glove, turned inside out. Moisten slightly with carbon tetrachloride and allow the film to pass between the fingers during rewinding. Heeding the foregoing precautions, every movie amateur and projectionist of 8mm. or 16mm. films can lengthen the life of his films and of those rented from film libraries. While film libraries are justified in charging for damages resulting while rented films are in borrowers hands, most of them are inclined to overlook what appears at first as minor scratches, abrasions, etc. Eventually, of course, other borrowers contribute further damage and the film must be replaced. But if the same infinite care is given projection of films as is usually accorded the setting of the lens or framing of the scene at time picture is taken, movie films should not only last indefinitely but their surface condition should remain in new condition, giving clean, unblemished projected pictures. J4ow to prepare content film . . . • Continued from Page 282 shots that follow are those seen through the eyes of the wife in her wanderings. She is shown entering a scene with her dog, then gazing off towards some interesting point and this would be followed by an interesting scenic shot. Of course, the scenic shots were skillfully filmed so trees, clouds, etc., enhanced the composition, and shots of the wife and dog were intercut only at intervals — just frequently enough to suggest continuity. Lack of good titling is more prevalent among scenic and travel films than in photoplays for the obvious reason that a photoplay requires certain dialogue to be spoken compelling the titles to be written at the time the picture is planned. But the vacation and travel film needs titles, too, moreso because much of that pictured must be explained to maintain interest. Actually, titles can do more to tie a travel film together and give it continuity than anything else. The photoplay, of course, requires a great deal more planning and involves more work than any other type of picture. It must possess all the elements that go to make up a successful entertainment picture — a good story premise, reasonably capable acting, tight editing and ample descriptive and dialogue titles. The final test of the contesting movie maker lies not alone in the subject of his film nor in the photography, but in skillful editing and presentation of his picture regardless of its topic or classification. The filmer may be a genius at getting exposures "on the nose" every time, or in capturing truly artistic compositions with his camera lens; but it is his skill and knowledge of the fundamentals of cinematics that make his pictures "click" on the screen. Knowledge of cinematics and continuity are expressed when the amateur takes his film to the editing board and there assembles it in its final screenable form. It is difficult for many beginning amateurs to discard good film even when poorly exposed; but such footage must be eliminated from the contest film if it is to stand a chance with contest judges today. In some instances, this may mean shooting a scene or two over again, but it will be worth it if it contributes toward winning an award. Limited space prevents going further into the subject of editing, but most readers of these pages are now quite familiar with the subject, having read more embracing articles on editing in other issues. Putting it briefly, however, the task of editing is probably the most important for the amateur film contestant. Often a few simple cuts or a rearrangement of scenes spells the difference between success and failure. Titling, of course, is imperative. Contrary to the belief of some, titling consist of more than a main and end title. Few, indeed, are the amateur movies which cannot be made more entertaining by brief, well-written sub-titles. Where contestant has not the facilities to produce titles, he may have them made commercially at reasonable small cost. The display advertising columns of Home Movies list several firms who