Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1941)

.wifh ffie help of th editing aids handy VIEWER, SPLICER, REWIND The first editing essential is a rewind and splicer. Both are combined in the Kodascope Rapid Rewind and Universal Splicer — for 8-mm. and 16-mm. film. The Rewind has a wide and sturdy base. Its winding spindles are geared to whisk film in either direction, and the unused winding arm hangs free when not in use. This Rewind takes ' either 8-mm. or 16-mm. reels up to 400-foot capacity. The Universal Splicer is a wonderfully improved device with a hinged, two-bladed knife that shears both him ends at once; with a secured scraper that shaves off a narrow strip of emulsion from one film tip; with a swinging film bed that drops the other film tip exactly where it belongs and holds it there until the splice is welded. The Rewind and Splicer are one unit. But with it you need and should have the Kodascope Movie Viewer. Then you needn't guess about the spot for a splice or a title. You can see just where you want them. And then, because this device shows movies on its ground-glass screen, you can review your reels without need of a projector. The Viewer has one other feature easily worth mention. The image you see in its screen is from the frame directly in the middle of its gate. Later identification of that one image may be assured by pressing a spring punch at the gate, which notches the film edge without damaging perforation or pictures. Specify whether you want an 8-mm. or a 16-mm. Viewer. A DE LUXE 16-MM. REWIND The long (38-inch) base, and tall, sturdy arms of the Kodascope Master Rewind take 16-mm. reels up to 1600-foot capacity. The Master Rewind is fitted with extralong winding cranks, and, in addition, with convenient brakes for instant, smooth control. The base is bored to accommodate the Universal Splicer, Movie Viewer, and an Editing Bracket — which is shown in position above. Useful with any horizontal rewind are one or more Kodascope Editing Brackets. Each Bracket holds four reels of either 8-mm. or 16-mm. film and greatly furthers the orderly organization of unedited films. COMPLETE EDITING KIT The Kodascope Editing Outht, closed, is a sturdy, 20-inch wide case. Open, it is a complete editing kit for 8-mm. or 16mm. film. It contains the Movie Viewer, Universal Splicer, Editing Bracket, winding spindles, and an editing tray — in addition to storage space for film cans and film cleaning outfit. So purchased, it costs substantially less than the combined price of these several accessories. But if you already have the Splicer and Viewer, the Editor Outfit, otherwise complete, may be obtained without these items at markedly modest cost. REELS, CANS, CLIPS Kodascope Metal Reels are supplied with the following capacities: 8-mm.— 200-foot, 400-foot; 16-mm.— 400, 800-, and 1600-foot. The 200 and 400-foot reels have die-cut footage scales, and all Kodascope Reels have flanges on the core which eliminate the necessity of "threading" the film. Spring metal clips are available for reels up to 400-foot capacity; Film Cans for all but 800-foot reels. CEMENT AND CLEANER Kodascope Film Cement is not a cement at all. It's a solvent. It welds film together — and only a touch of it is necessary to make a permanent splice. The Cement is available in an applicator bottle fitting the Universal Splicer, and in 2-oz., pint, and gallon cans. Cine Film Cleaner is just that. It is not a "spot remover," but a special preparation for the safe cleaning of movie film. Just a little cleans a lot. TAILOR-MADE TITLES Titling is fun, but busy cinamateurs will appreciate the convenience and economy of Cine-Kodak Titles, available in several styles. One is the blackand-white card title — simple, legible, unobtrusive. The second is the black-and-white scroll title in which the wording flows upward on the screen behind a stationary border — just the treatment for an opening, explanatory title. Either style is available on 8-mm. or 16-mm. film. Then there are purple-haze titles, card and scroll, whose rich blue coloring blends beautifully with 8-mm. or 16-mm. Kodachrome. Lastly, there are 16-mm. Kodachrome card titles with black wording on a maroon background. You simply print or type your title wording and take it to your Cine-Kodak dealer. Eastman "prints" the titles from your wording, copies them on movie film, and returns the title film to your dealer, ready for you to splice into your reels. HOME-MADE TITLES There are scores of ways to title movies and one of the simplest is by means of the Cine-Kodak Titler, for use with 8-mm. or 16-mm. Cine-Kodaks. A supplementary lens on the Titler brings the camera's lens into focus on title cards only inches distant. So great is the magnification that lettered or printed characters are unnecessary — ordinary typewriter type produces thoroughly legible screen titles. The low cost of the Titler includes a packet of 100 title cards for typing. Many cinamateurs, however, use the Titler for the making of "art titles," by means of advertising illustrations, postcards, sketches, greeting cards, snapshot prints, movie enlargements and the like as background material. The simplicity of the Titler is no gauge of its usefulness. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, N. Y.