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ty in positioning the cells when photographing.
I was fortunate in getting a piece of optical glass and if you can get a good quality pane of glass, well and good, but window glass will do providing it is free of imperfections.
We attached the glass to the frame by using double-faced Scotch tape. It is strong and by using it, you will have full area of the glass in holding the drawings.
We cemented a thin sheet of cork to the base to act as a cushion. Felt or thin sponge rubber will be equally efective, and should be the same size as the glass.
A simple metal catch of steel as shown in the sketch, secures the frame while shooting.
The frame should be located with the camera fully raised in the stand. The Bolex prismatic focusing device is invaluable for this purpose, but any of the methods of centering described in former issues of Home Movies will do. This task need be accomplished but once, for when you are sure of the location of the frame, it should be screwed securely to the base of the stand. It is a good idea to run a short test strip of film before embarking on any serious animation project.
The frame should be painted flat black as should all the exposed parts of the stand to prevent reflections. Other precautions are necessary because of the glass plate. A black cardboard mask with a hole cut out for the lens should be Scotch taped to the camera. The luxurious chrome, though attractive in appearance, will not add to your cartoons or titles. It is a good idea to paint the front of yours lens mount black too.
For the same reason, you should not wear a white shirt when shooting, and even your bare arms in pressing the release button will reflect in the glass, so it is wise to use a cable release. And, you must be careful in the placement of your lights.
Exposure reading for titling and animation work are best taken by the 'white card" method and the exposure index divided by five.
Use of the drawing board sketched
here is described in greater detail in
the article on simplified animation
in this issue. As can be seen from the
drawing, construction is verv simple. / : <
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