Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1930)

MOVIE MAKERS 507 economy would make possible their more widespread utilization. Thus we see that the application of amateur movies as a practical aid in serious pursuits is becoming constantly broadened. While the motion picture as an aid to criminologists is, perhaps, most extensively employed in Europe at present, its value is becoming rapidly recognized on this side of the Atlantic. It is hoped that rapid and successful results will accompany these early experiments. The author solicits the contribution of information concerning their work by those interested in this or similar employments of amateur motion pictures to aid serious endeavor, feeling that, by publishing news of such effort, the further application of our medium to helpful accomplishment may be aided and encouraged. Thoughts of a two-year-old (Continued from page 474) laziness and oppression due to the heat. Then, through a title, someone might suggest ice cream. The idea is highly acceptable but not one is willing to go for it. Sporting instincts are aroused at the suggestion of a game of tennis to decide who goes. Everyone rises to the occasion (incidentally forgetting the heat ) . The paraphernalia is gotten out, the game played. The ice cream is obtained and served as you fade out on the happy group enjoying it. Of course, your main object was to film a tennis game but, in writing a story around it, you've concocted a good excuse to film the game and yet produce a picture that might be viewed with pleasure even by persons who didn't care a bit about tennis. Again, suppose you want to check up on your golf form. It isn't necessary to turn out a series of shots showing you swinging the various clubs, uninteresting to anyone but yourself. Just imagine that your wife or best girl is and objects to being a golf widow. You agree to teach her the game. You get out the clubs, drive off in the car, arrive at the course, start the game and demonstrate your stance and swings to your heart's content. The pupil proves apt and you "live happily ever after." Even sports like skiing or swimming can be photographed in story form. A beautiful but backward lady can be persuaded by her friends to try the sport. She may sprain an ankle or swallow a mouthful of water, as the case may be, only to be rescued and abducted by the handsome hero. Animal pictures are always interesting to adults and a joy to children. If you are permitted to take your camera into the city zoo, film the animals, preceding each different shot with a title made by photographing the name on Visual Focus Filmo 70 D Direct visual focus now available on Filmo 70D. . . . This, the newest contribution from the engineering laboratories of Bell & Howell . . . master camera builders. The finest of Motion Picture Cameras now made finer. The additional charge of $25.00 on a new camera and $40.00 on an old camera. Act! Old cameras taken in exchange. Charles Bass Here is a camera which fulfills the requirements of the merest tyro ... as well as the most advanced worker. Seven speeds including slow motion. Six view finders and, now, direct visual focus. Price with Mayfair case and 1" Cooke 3.5 lens, $245.00; with visual focus, $270.00. Send in a description of your old apparatus for appraisal. Write or wire for complete catalog. Bass Camera Company 179 W. Madison St., Chicago, U.S. A. Cables: "De Franne" ANNOUNCING THE NEW DALLMEYER /:2.9, THE LARGEST APFirrURE TELEPHOTO LENS MADE AND THEREFORE EXCLUSIVE TO THE DALLMEYER RANGE. Each and every Dallmeyer Lens is subject to rigid standards of inspection at the factory. The slightest flaw or imperfection is an immediate cause for rejection of a lens. Thus the uniquely hi"h standards of the House of Dallmeyer are maintained. Send for comprehensive booklet describing Dallmeyer Lenses and their choice and use for Amateur Cinematography. HERBERT & HUESGEN COMPANY 18 East 42nd St., New York Ask Your Dealer to Show You the World's Fastest Telephoto Lens.