The international photographer (Jan-Dec 1934)

November, 1934 The INTERNATIONAL HOTOGRAPHER / wenty-five THE PHOTOGRAPHER IN HOLLYWOOD DOESN'T PHOTOGRAPH (Continued from Page 7) There are an endless number of things he must and must not do in bis work. His first concern is to see that the camera is firmly placed so that no movement will result to spoil the shot. The next requisite is to make certain the camera level and the height. The assistant cameraman, naturally, works out these details with his superior, but the burden of responsibility is upon the Second Cameraman. Care must be taken to see that the proper exposure is being employed, that the shutter is wide open, that the camera has been "racked over" preparatory to filming the scene. The Second Cameraman must always have enough film in his camera to complete photographing the scene, for if the scene runs, we shall say, 700 feet in length and there are but 400 feet of film in the camera, criticism no end comes to him who overlooked that important detail. During rehearsals the greatest lengths are followed to see that the recording microphone is not to interfere with the camera work and that microphone shadows have been eliminated from the scene. Artistic effects, face and wall shadows and things of that nature are watched carefully by the photographer, but the Second Cameraman quietly checks the work of his boss to see nothing is amiss. Just before filming starts the motor cable is plugged in, the cry "Roll 'em!" is issued, the switch is thrown and the photographing has started. Buckles are all right on belts, but they take much of the joy from the life of a Second Cameraman. When he speaks of a "buckle" he says it without a smile, for a film buckle is an interruption in camera operation due to the film becoming jammed. There is always an annoying delay following a film buckle, while the jammed film is laboriously removed and the camera returned to a state of normal operation. There are many cases in Hollywood of photographers and Second Cameramen remaining associated through the years. The longer the two are together the more proficient they become as a team, quicker and better results naturally accruing. There is no loss of time through ignorance of the other fellow's technique. George Barnes, well known photographer, had War AT LAST A CAMERA BLIMP THAT IS ACCESSIBLE Built by the originators of the Educational type Blimp. Is 40 pounds lighter than the smallest all-metal blimp in use today. It has many new features, including: 1. A positive ram shaft action finder control. Follow focusing device. Full view of lens calibrations at all times. Self contained lighting system. One piece shade requiring no adjustment; small glass (5" x 7") permitting the use of 25 mm. lens. Quick action locking device. med to accommodate Standard Mitchell equipment and nine types of camera motors. It is possible to remove camera equipment and motor without dis-assembling. These blimps are now being used by one of the major studios and they are available for quick delivery to purchasers and also as rental equipment if so desired. For further information call or address V. R A B Y 2437 Corralitas Drive, Los Angeles Phone OL. 6447 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Desk Phone GLadsrone 4151 HOLLYWOOD STATE BANK The only Bank in the Industrial District of Hollywood under State Supervision Santa Monica Boulevard at Highland Avenue A ROY DAVIDGE ^ ^ FILM LABORATORIES ^ ^ • • • ^ ^ An Exclusive "Daily" Laboratory ^^ ^ ... v JL Quality and Service ^ ^t 670 1-67 15 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD ^^ M : (; R an it e ^ ^ r Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.