Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1949)

86 MARCH 1949 There's a real thrill in store for you when you try the PR-1 ! And what superb pictures you'll get! Just Press, Set, Read — the meter remembers the rest — gives you correct exposure under all conditions. Incident or reflected light, movies or stills — here's the meter that does everything! No extras to buy. You get it all for $32.50*. At your photo dealer's. General Electric, Schenectady 5, N. Y. The meter with a MEMORY Also dependable Type DW-58... S19.95* and $21.95* •Fair traded. Fed. tax inc. GENERAL ^ ELECTRIC This department has been added to Movie Makers because you, the reader, want it. We welcome it to our columns. This is your place to sound off. Send us your comments, complaints or compliments. Address: The Reader Writes, Movie Makers, 420 Lexington Ave., New York 17, N. Y. MAKES IT LOOK EASY Dear Movie Makers: Thanks for Ernest H. Kremer's fine writeup of his filming of the 1948 Maxim Award winner. The Unexpected, in your January issue. To me the most exciting parts were his statements as to equipment used: Bolex H-16. 1 inch lens. Master CineTransito and a light level of //2 with two No. 2 flood bulbs. Mr. Kremer gets a big hand from here for a clear-cut outline of the winning effort. His unique introduction tied up expertly with the main body of the filming, which then ends in a striking climax. He makes it look easy. At least he takes a lot of hocus-pocus out of filming. Henry B. Bogue Indianapolis. Ind. SERIOUSLY DOUBT Dear Mr. Moore: Following the lead of Frank E. Gunnell. FACL, I hereby withdraw permanently from all future Ten Best contests — though I seriously doubt that this is what the contestants desire. I'll wager that Ernest H. Kremer. ACL. values his film all the more highly because it was top winner in a contest where competing pictures were entered by men who had won a total of four previous Maxim Memorial Awards, than he would if no competition had been offered by these filmers. In closing, may I again express my sincerest thanks to Percy Maxim Lee. FACL. for establishing this highly coveted honor. It has been a constant inspiration to me and to countless other amateur movie makers. Ralph E. Gray, FACL Miami, Fla. Movie Makers will welcome expressions of opinion from all filmers, beginning or advanced, on Fellow of the League Gray's clearly expressed philosophy of Ten Best competition. NOT MUCH HELP Dear Sirs: For some time I was debating on whether I would again want a renewal membership on this. The paper has lots of advertising for which I am financing the book, but not much help for what I would like to read. I would like to read about certain things which pertain to taking pictures, how to take them and how to better the ones that you are taking, also gadgets. I will try it out for one more year and hope that you get some more letters of this nature, so you fellows will wake up and give the amateur something outside of advertising. Albert Walters, ACL Milwaukee, Wise. If there are other readers who feel the same, we will sincerely welcome letters from them. Mostly our letters sound like this . . . KEEP ME POSTED Gentlemen: I have bought your magazine, Movie Makers, now for a whole year and cannot tell you how much value your magazine has been. Your articles are swell and your advertisements keep me posted on all new products. This being the case, I would like to subscribe to Movie Makers and also apply for membership in the Amateur Cinema League. Y. Oda. ACL Chicago. 111. ADDITIONAL INFO Dear Sir: Enclosed please find money order for $6.00 for 2 years subscription to the Movie Makers. I have a 16mm. movie camera and I have gotten many helpful hints from the magazine. The ads have also been of help in getting additional information. William Huttman, Jr. Forest Hills. N. Y. HAD NOT HEARD Gentlemen: I wish to state my desire, along with many older members of ACL, for a membership lapel pin. And I'm really behind those that would like a decal for their camera cases. For I must admit that, prior to buying my newest equipment in May, 1948, I had not heard of the ACL, even though I had been making movies for eight years. Because of my own experience, I am heartily in favor of a pin and decal for members, so that others will hear of the League and will see with their own eyes what members receive for their very, very reasonable dues. Herbert H. Bierkan, ACL Hartford, Conn. REFUSE TO CARVE Sirs: I wish to become a member of the ACL, receiving The ACL Movie Book, Movie Makers each month and