The international photographer (Jan-Dec 1934)

August, 1934 The INTERNATION A L PHOTOGRAPH E R Twenty-three IN THE MOTION PICTURE PROP AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS (Continued from Page 5) gun-fire so that persons won't be injured, and still make the "effects" convincing. Also connected with the Universal prop department, headed by Russ Gausman, is an artificially heated aquarium in which is kept tropical fish. Each of the studios have plaster shops and wood working departments for manufacturing such items as can not be bought reasonably. Too, not to be overlooked is the plant nurseries. Hand in hand with the prop department is the research department. Maud Bowman, head of the Warner Brothers research department, like other members of research departments, is supposed to know everything. Questions like, "Who were the kings of England for the last nine hundred years?" "What kind of a beard did Napoleon's third assistant wear?" or, "What horse won at the Pimlico Race Track in Maryland a number of years ago?" When they are right they never hear about it ; but, when they are wrong! Old John W. Fan never overlooks an opportunity to find a rift in the lute! THE ART OF SELLING PICTURES (Continued from Page 7) the size usually submitted is 5x7 or 8x10 inches. In view of these sizes, enlarging has to be resorted to no matter what type or negative size camera is used, unless we consider the 5x7 or 8x10 camera, which we don't. Enlarging should not deter the beginner, for it is not as difficult as it may appear. It is, on the contrary, easy, and besides offers considerable latitude such as dodging, trimming, and shading without touching the negative. The amateur photographer who finds himself bitten by the free-lance bug should avail himself of the information which is plentiful enough these days. For example, the Universal Photographers, Inc., 10 West 33rd St., New York City offer a most complete course in free-lance photographic journalism. The H. Rossiter Snyder Pub. Co., 30 West 18th St., New York City has a series of books on the subject. Be warned, however, that the road is not a rose-strewn one. It is hard and rough going at times, and takes a good deal of patience and persistence. One cannot become a millionaire at this business, but many have made comfortable livings from it alone. Most prefer to undertake it as a spare-time hobby, accepting whatever checks are brought forth as payment for new or additional equipment. Once in a great while the free-lance will accidently come upon a really important "scoop", in which event he can usually buy a brand new outfit with the money he gets for it. Such cases are rare, and purely accidental, so don't bank on them. It's a grand game, though, even for fun. BELL & HOWELL ANNOUNCES FILMO 8 mm. PROJECTOR An 8 mm. motion picture projector, the Filmo 8, that will throw steady, flickerless, and beautifully brilliant pictures on a screen five or six feet wide, has just been announced by the Bell & Howell Company. The new projector employs a 300-watt lamp in a most efficient direct lighting system, and operates on 110 volts, A.C. or D.C. Except that it is smaller, it looks like the very finest Filmo 16 mm. projector, the Model J; and it is built just as precisely and is just as rugged as its 16 mm. big brother. Film sizes considered, it performs just as efficiently — and so simply that anyone can learn to operate it in a few minutes. It is gear driven — there are no chains or belts inside or outside. Among many other superlative features, it has an automatic power rewind, pilot light, convenient tilt, manual framer, provision for still picture projection, Cooke l-inch F 1.6 (unusually fast) projection lens, and adequate cooling for efficient, economical use of the highpowered lamp. Its capacity is 200 feet of 8 mm. film. The film is fully protected at every point of contact. This new Filmo 8 is a genuinely efficient projector for 8 mm. film. The size of the pictures is as large as is necessary for almost any home showing, and the quality of the projection is a source of real delight for those who have gone in for 8 mm. movie making and want to get the ultimate out of their films. Director George Stevens who has scored heavily staged shorts for Universal, Hal Roach and others, has signed with R. K. O. for a series of features. Our prophecy for Director George is that he will write his name high in the M. P. Hall of Fame. Len Powers, champion welterweight of the International Photographers is the proud recipient of a beautiful white overcoat. Why white, Len? THE LARGEST STOCK OF MITCHELL CAMERAS AND CAMERA EQUIPMENT FOR RENTALS IF YOU NEED IT WE HAVE IT CAMERA SUPPLY CO. Cable Address "CAMERAS" 1515 Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, Calif. CLadstone 2404 RUDDY CERAUS MANAGER Nite Phone CLadstone 6583 CHARLEY BOYLE STUDIO RENTALS Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.