The international photographer (Jan-Dec 1935)

The INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER THE NEW POLA-SCREEN By Robert Tobey Eastman Kodak Company's newest contribution to the photographic bag of tricks, the Pola-screen, brings the cinematographer one step nearer the goal of complete control of his chief working medium, LIGHT. Very much a novelty at present, this little "filter" can be of inestimable service when needed. Its chief practical application at present is in the control of undesirable reflection, one of the bugaboos of motion picture photography. By a simple adjustment of this screen in front of the camera lens — (the screen is a glass disk similar to the Eastman "OA" and "OB" diffusion disks) disconcerting reflected light such as glare on metallic objects and wet streets, or actual image reflections in mirrors and glass windows, can be modified or completely eliminated at the will of the cinematographer. In addition, certain adjustments of contrast, and unusual lighting effects, can be achieved by the use of this filter. All cinematographers should check on what this filter is able to do, even if they don't understand why it does what it does. Space in this issue does not permit a technical discussion of the polarized light problem. An amplified brief will be presented in the near future. ANOTHER A. C. L. BOOKLET "Cine Travel Plans" is a new booklet by James W. Moore, A.C.L., and just as good as the best issued by the Continuity Department of that fine organization. It is a 32-page booklet which is obtained by request only by members of the Amateur Cinema League. The booklet selects four kinds of travel films as they might be produced on four different trips, and, the detail is worked out to a high degree. The trip studies are Bermuda, Mexico, Yellowstone and an automobile journey. BEAMS FROM THE PROJECTOR Eddie Kull, who recently returned from Guatemala, where the Ashton Dearholt Expedition shot "Tarzan and the Green Goddess," holds the opinion that Central America, and especially Guatemala, will soon become a great field for motion picture production. In that mysterious country nothing is lacking, not even active volcanoes, and a company on location is less than two days away from Hollywood and the laboratory. Mr. Kull, in spite of great difficulties, turned in a remarkable picture and is eager to return to "The Land of the Winged Serpent." Ernie Smith collaborated with him. Hal Mohr, Director of Cinematography, on the Warner Brothers' Max Reinhardt "A Midsummer Night's Dream," produced a brilliant picture on that assignment. It is one of the finest of Mr. Mohr's long and honorable career. Dr. E. B. Middleton, assistant director of the research department of Dupont Film Manufacturing Company, recently visited Smith & Aller, representatives of Dupont. Mr. Middle is associate to Dr. Sease at the Parlin Laboratory of Dupont, in New Jersey. An Unusual Opportunity Hollywood ogranization manufacturing noncompetitive motion picture equipment requires additional working capital. Demand for product exceeds present production facilities. Incorporated under the laws of California. Interested parties may obtain complete details by writing Box 777, International Photographer. Motion PicTure/^quipmemTCo. |Td. 645 NORTH MARTEL AVE CABLE ADDBESS ARTREEVES HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, USA