Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1948)

Page scan 00095 from Movie Makers

Record Details:

Title:
Movie Makers
Date:
Jan-Dec 1948
Publisher:
Amateur Cinema League, inc.
Volume:
Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1948)
Leaf #:
00095
Language:
English
Collection:
Non-Theatrical Film
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Movie Makers, the official publication of the Amateur Cinema League, documented and championed home movies and production by local film clubs. During 27 years of publication, Movie Makers provided extensive coverage of the growth of 16mm, the availability of Hollywood films to the home, filmmaking style, amateur production, and color cinematography. -- David Pierce, 2013
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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MOVIE MAKERS 83 year: Richard Franzel, ACL, president; Robert Jansen, ACL, vicepresident ; Harold Sonneman, treasurer, and Naomi Gauger, secretary. The Milwaukee club has announced with deep regret the passing of Norville L. Schield, ACL, a founder member and former president of the group. Mr. Schield, who has had a number of articles in Movie Makers, was head cinematographer in the motion picture department of the A. 0. Smith Corporation, in Milwaukee. New York 8 contest Judsing the competing films by votes from the members present, the New York City 8mm. Motion Picture Club has announced the winners of its latest contest. First prize was awarded to George Valentine, ACL, for his Scenario for Three. Second prize was given to Edward Roesken, for Down on the Farm, and third to Ben Spanier, ACL, for Cynthia is Freed. Fond du LaC meets Recently re organized, the movie division of the Fond du Lac (Wise.) Camera Club has had a demonstration of the latest tape and wire recorders, showing what great improvements musical accompaniment can bring to an amateur film. In addition, the group was asked by the local Chamber of Commerce to film a trade promotion stunt of the arrival of Santa Claus in the city. Indianapolis leaders The Indianapolis Amateur Movie Club, ACL, recently elected Harold Worth as president; Dr. Hubert Collins, ACL, as vicepresident; Albert Thomas as treasurer; J. W. Sovine, ACL, as corresponding secretary, and Robert Freeman as recording secretary. Following the election, these Kodachrome films were screened: Death Valley and The Legend of Lost Cove, by Arthur H. Smith, and National Championship Rodeo, by Dr. William E. Gabe, ACL. Contest in Westwood Place winning films in a recent contest of the Westwood Movie Club, in San Francisco, were as follows : first prize. Baby's Own Story, by Mr. and Mrs. William Helms; second, California Highlights, by Ralph Elliott; third, Beauty, by Joe Pissott, and honorable mention, Dizzy Days, by Ed Kentera. Denver elects Markley L. Pepper, ACL, was elected president; Otil L. Dunn, ACL, vicepresident, and John Barksdale, ACL, secretary and treasurer at the last reported meeting of the Denver Cinema League. In addition, Mr. Pepper screened his new picture, The Big Super Smooth Pan and Tilt with the PROFESSIONAL JUNIOR" FRICTION TYPE TRIPOD a 360° pan and 80° tilt smooth-as-silk action. 5-year unconditional guarantee! Large pin and trunnion assures long, dependable service. "T" level attached for precision accuracy. Comes complete with steel rubbergripped control handle. "Professional Junior" friction type removable head interchangeable with Geared Pan and Tilt tripod head. Both fit "Professional Junior" standard tripod base, "Hi-Hat," and "Baby" all-metal tripod base. Top plate of each takes 16mm E. K. Cine Special, with or without motor; 35mm DeVry; B & H Eyemo, with or without motor and 400' magazine, and with or without alignment gauge; any type of 16mm hand-held camera, Speed Graphic or 8 x 10 View, and other still cameras. FREE new 8-page illustrated catalog. Describes 15 superb products. Write for a copy today. (7flm€Rfl €ouipm€nT (o. "STOP APOLOGIZING" FOR YOUR MOVIE TITLES Write today for a FREE A-to-Z Sample Title Test Kit. Make titles that are different . . . better and tailored to your taste. Try our method . . . FREE. COMPLETE COLOR OR B.&W. OUTFIT $6.50 A-to-Z MOVIE ACCESSORIES 175 Fifth Avenu* Dept. M New York 10, N. Y. KODACHROME 8 m/m — Duplicates— 16 m/m of Scenic places in U.S.A. and Europe. Ask for list of subjects. Movie Titles made to order. Large Film Rental Library. Catalogs Free. State Silent or Sound. ZENITH CINEMA SERVICE, Inc. 3252 Foster Ave., Chicago 25, III. Est. 1924 SOUND FOR YOUR FILM FOR EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIPWE MAINTAIN SKILLED TECHNICAL STAFF, COMPLETE STUDIO FACILITIES AND BERNDT MAURER EQUIP MENT. Price List Free on Request SPOT FILM PRODUCTIONS, INC. 339 EAST 48 STREET N. Y. C.