Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1952)

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MOVIE MAKERS 155 CloseupS— What filmers are doing We have become modestly accustomed, over the years, to the enthusiasm with which many of our members support and propagandize the ACL. But when government bureaus start plugging for the League . . . Well, honestly, fellows, we're overwhelmed ! This is, in any case, how we like to explain the license plate you see pictured on this page. And it is not. our Australian agent informs us, solely a unique accident; similar ACL plates, with slightly different numbers, are simply flooding the state of New South Wales . . . Well, we do appreciate it! The ACL extends its sincere congratulations to each of its members who won honors in the recent contest for amateur films conducted by the American Society of Cinematographers, in Hollywood. Six of the filmers who placed among ASC's Top Ten are members of the League. They are, alphabetically, Samuel R. Fass, ACL, of Brooklyn; Oscar H. Horovitz, ACL, of Newton, Mass.; Al Morton, FACL, of Salt Lake City; Bert Seckendorf, ACL, of Brooklyn; 0. L. Tapp, ACL, of Salt Lake City, and Glen H. Turner, ACL, of Springville, Utah. \Ar hether or not your summer vacation plans point toward Helsinki and the Olympic Games, we believe that every member of the League will be justly proud of the part played by ACL in securing a guarantee of free amateur filming for all visitors. You'll find it outlined in the brief article on page 143 of this issue. Here at headquarters we regard this as a signally important achievement. To appreciate this fully, you must recall that not since the American Games in 1932 have Olympic authorities permitted amateur photography of any kind — still or cine. You'd expect this, Boston Globe To make GOOD PICTURES BETTER AUSSIE STATE of New South Wales seems to be boosting ACL on auto license plates. Actually, markings which began at AAA-000 have now reached the "ACL" stage throughout NSW, reports C. H. Laver, ACL, from Wollongong. of course, from Hitler's Germany in 1936. But we are still puzzled (and a little saddened) by the obdurate attitude of the British Olympic authorities in 1948. For, despite the concerted appeals of the Amateur Cinema League, speaking from America, and of the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers and the Royal Photographic Society, from England itself. Britain brusquely barred the stadium doors to all personal photography. Not so the Finns. The ACL received their immediate assurance that these Games, staged by the world's peoples, should be and in fact were open to amateur photography by these peoples. And, as a guarantee of amateur standing, they accepted readily our ACL membership cards as a warrant of your intentions. In deep appreciation, we are naming to Honorary Membership in the League these Finnish Olympic leaders : Baron Erik von Frenckell, president of the XV Olympiad organizing committee, and Jack E. Witikka. manager of the photography and film office. A letter from LeRoy Segall. ACL, of Milwaukee, brings up a question which may interest all Europe-bound amateurs. "Should I," queries Mr. S., "take along a few No. 2 photofloods and some collapsible reflectors for interior filming?" The answer, it seems to us, is an unhesitating "No!" Aside from the fact that you're supposed to be on vacation, there are two eminently practical reasons for not pursuing this policy: (1) the bulbs are fragile and will probably get busted; (2) the majority of European power lines are rated at 220 volts, on which our 110 volt lamps would be worthless. O. H. HOROVITZ, ACL, one of six League members to place among Top Ten in amateur film contest held by American Society of Cinematographers, exhibits trophy to Mrs. Horovitz. G-E MEDIUM BEAM REFLECTOR PHOTOLAMPS Designed especially to provide the ideal light for movie making. The 40° beam spread is *^**fS^ matched to your camera coverage. And their 3 7 5watts permit four on a single home circuit, for better balanced, more usable light with less current. . . . and to see them at their best . . . e-E PROJECTION LAMPS Use 'em in slide or movie projector and be sure to keep a spare handy. Remember . . . G-E Lamps for every photographic purpose GENERAL ELECTRIC