Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1934)

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A few model 3 cameras left at old prices. SPECIAL ANIMATED 16 mm TITLES This month — weaving beams of light around wording. Amber or clear base film 6 words or less, each $1.00 Send for Circulars ). C HAILE & SONS Motion Picture Dept. 215 Walnut St. Cincinnati, Ohio. work out an additional back light or side and back light. This, in most cases, will require no change from the original stop opening. Be careful, however, not to let any of the direct rays from these added lights strike the lens and thus cause flare. One of the trickiest lighting problems that we have met was encountered in taking a series of closeups of nickel plated cylinders, engraved with small, black figures. The difficult part was to avoid any reflected band of light. We finally photographed scenes by light which was reflected from a sheet of dull surfaced, grey paper upon which Photofloods were shining. One last hint — supersensitive film is invaluable for interiors, but in the closeups showing hands or faces use a little more light and try regular panchromatic. The cine "high hat" [Continued from page 156] meanwhile unconsciously photographing himself while playing. Of course this can be done only on very smooth flooring. Sometimes I place the "high hat" in the bottom of the child's wagon to take it for a ride. If the dolly is to be pushed instead of pulled, just substitute a stick for the rope. Practice using the camera with the tripod head mounted on the "high hat" until you can start and stop filming without any jerkiness. Make the camera "float" from one position to another. Never take a fast panorama unless you are following action which positively demands it. A free head is invaluable for "stills" too. I use one as often as possible when I want to play around with my composition or want to leave the camera to set reflectors or rearrange my subject. It is nice for following action preparatory to making the snapshot. Another very convenient device that I use often is a tripod cut down to about half its usual size, thus being converted into a "baby" tripod. Each section of each leg is shortened and then the whole is riveted together again. This increases the sturdiness for movie work and makes a splendid support for medium low shots of children. I have made the leg sections, which touch the ground, removable so that they can be reversed easily. On one end are the regular sharpened points, but on the opposite end rubber tips have been placed so that the tripod can be set anywhere without fear of scratching or slipping. These tips are procurable at any hardware store. Under the tripod I have swung a canvas bag for holding filters, cranks, tools, oil, chalk, tape measure, extra film and many other accessories. There are pockets on the side of the bag for additional conveniences. The bag is fastened to each leg by means of a leather string, Maurice Kains The "high hat" will rest flat on the floor without the legs which helps to prevent the legs from slipping or spreading too far apart. On shots requiring extreme steadiness, as in double exposures, I sometimes fill this bag with stones to weight it down. However, it is more desirable in such cases to tie the camera down to the floor or ground by means of a chain or rope and a turn buckle. This is fastened to the free head and thence to the floor with a stage screw, or to the ground with a stake. "Tie downs" are always used in the studios for all process or double exposure shots. Camera supports are invaluable aids in the cause of good movies, and their practical value is readily demonstrated if you will compare a picture made witli their help with one which is not. Practical films [Continued from page 149] ■ Dental education is the subject of a two reel film now being made by Dr. E. D. Cunningham, ACL, of Tomah, Wisconsin. The film, which will demonstrate the value of regular dental care, will be used for local public screenings. H The constantly increasing interest in amateur made medical films has stimulated the Medical Film Exchange which is conducted by the League. A new list is being prepared, and many fine pictures have been noted. There is excellent material, for a large number of doctors are League members, and many of these have been making medical, dental and health films. The Medical Film Exchange is a service similar to the Membership Film Exchange, except that it is restricted to pictures of interest to the medical, dental and allied professions. Any League member who owns such a film may list it with the League for inclusion in the Medical Film Exchange. By doing so, he signifies his willingness to lend it to the others, who are listed on the exchange, in return for the opportunity to borrow their films. It is purely a mutual film lending system, and all arrangements are completed between members themselves. The list is revised