Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1945)

T< MOVIE MAKERS instances. On the other hand, the reverse of this may be beneficial to a better performance of certain scenes. In the short scene of Mrs. Tubby sitting in the reducing cabinet, a hard and uncomfortable seat aided her to register a more agonized expression. Filming activities progressed as well as could be expected of a cast of novices. The producer made the usual errors and the cast made the usual little mistakes which cause setbacks in production schedules. Obviously, it was erroneous for the producer to start filming with the exterior scenes. Several members of the cast felt selfconscious, despite the fact that the street where we were working was almost deserted; and the action shows it. Another mistake on the part of the producer was to use some film which was past its expiration date. Retakes were called for. Outdated film always creates hazards. Most of the cast were punctual, hard working and dependable. But. as every group worker knows, our schedules suffered from that main difficulty of getting several city people together at the same time and in the same place. Many times, a full schedule would be planned for an entire Sunday afternoon and evening of filming, when some one would remark naively: "Say, could you finish with me in an hour or so? I have a date!" (!!!) So, one starts to change the lights around for another sequence, and the afternoon is gone. In spite of all the setbacks and the hard work by all concerned, we had a great amount of fun making Glamour vs. Calories, and a certain announcement in the December number of Movie Makers set everybody's heart beat a few strokes faster. After the premier showing to the members of the group, the girls called out in chorus: "Let's make another movie!" Title decoration [Continued from page 1331 to find is a large color picture background that is in proper harmony with a particular film subject, and yet will make a fine main title without resorting to double exposure of the film. It should be a picture large enough to permit placing the letters directly upon it, so that the title can be made in a single exposure. If your films are not to be used for commercial purposes, such pictures may be clipped from magazines, booklets or calendars, particularly the latter. An alert pair of eyes and the development of your collector's instinct will soon result in the accumulation of a whole shelf, drawer or even closet full of small objets d'art suitable for title decoration. Clippings of pictures and designs from magazines may be filed in large envelopes marked as to 143 OBTAINABLE ON RATED ORDER ON PRIORITY AAS MRO OR BETTER SUN RAY NO. 206A LAMP FOR No. 1 OR No. 2 PHOTOFLOOD OR A 500 WATT T20 BULB An excellent all around useful light. Equipped with an adjustable porcelain socket which allows for the centering of filaments of the bulb, 15 ft. of wire and plug, and heavy duty switch. Made of Aluminum, Brown Wrinkle outside, satin finish interior. Diameter IOV2 inches, Depth 5 inches. 206A outfit consisting of lamp, diffusing screen and IX tripod $13.50 Plus S2.27 Tax SUN RAY NO. 105 LAMP FOR No. 1 PHOTOFLOOD OR 500 WATT T20 BULB Has two-way adjustable side shields, Universal arm, porcelain socket, 15 ft. of cord and switch. Made of Aluminum, Brown Wrinkle outside, satin finish interior. Diameter 8V2 inches, Depth 5 inches. $11.43 Plus SI. 93 Tax Mail Orders Filled World's Largest Camera Store Built on Square Dealing 32nd St. near 6th Ave., N. Y. 1, N. Y