Movie Makers (Jun-Dec 1928)

darkness, and cease when the "N" becomes just recognizable again. Note the position of the index, which is the white mark on the collar, against the aperture or stop scale. For FILMO 70 read on the scale marked 70, which is adjacent to the Iris collar. For FILMO 75 read on the scale marked 75, which is immediately below scale 70. Place the diaphragm (stop) pointer on the camera lens in exactly the same position— TH A T'S ALL. J. L. HERRMANN With his DeVry at Westwood, Calif, logging camp in the West. largest Novelty ft/TR. CLIFTON ADAMS, League *■»* member and staff photographer for the National Geographic Magazine, sends the following interesting news item from England: "Imagine on the screen a pastoral scene of some contented cows grazing peacefully by the meadovvbrook. Of a sudden, the cows grow enormously in size, with legs 20 to 50 feet high, their bodies compressed against the top of the screen. Coming back to normal, the scene changes to what might be called a group of Dachshund cows, with extremely short legs and torsos near the ground. "All this just described is now being done in England by means of the "Distortograph," a device designed by Mr. H. G. Ponting, famous British photographer and explorer. Not a great deal is known, as yet, of this interesting accessory, but it is understood to resemble the bellows of a still camera, with a lens in one end which is placed in front of the movie camera lens and revolved to get the distorted effect. It is built only for 35 mm. equipment at present, but will Y^7~E all want to travel this world over, and plan to some day. Yet how many of us ever really do? Take a trip now and then with Empire's: |[(IU MES|(j SWITZERLAND PALESTINE \ Every mile within its borders is a thrill of beauty. This is a powerful reel showing some of the scenes of this lovely country. Every traveler sees Switzerland no matter how far he has to come. PALESTINE The Holy Land. Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Birthplace of Christ, the Tomb, the Church of the Nativity, the Wailing Wall where Jews of today bewail the fall of the Jewish nation are all shown. YELLOWSTONE PARK The Wonder Park Few places rival our famous national park. Wonderful geysers, wonderful trees, wonderful falls, wonderful scenery, truly everything that is wonderful. CONEY New York's Playground The country's playground as well, for everyone that comes to New York takes in Coney Island. Take a trip with a New Yorker to Coney Island. Be a child for today, ride with him on the various rides, taking a real switchback ride. Land of Geysers There are many forms of geysers and Yellowstone Park has many of them. The different types of geysers are shown, bringing to your home a wonderful nature study. ISLAND Amusements Everybody that has been at Coney Island talks about the various types of rides. See them all in this reel. You will then know what your friends are talking about after they come back from the big city. ALL 100 FT. REELS SAFETY STOCK $4.50 ALWAYS ONE PRICE AT YOUR DEALER EMPIRE LIBRARY First releases of the new Empire Library of full length pictures will be available soon. Real features for your home library or to rent for an evening's entertainment from your dealer. Prices are consistent with all Empire Prints: 400 ft. subjects $18.00 DEALERS! Our system will enable you to serve your customers with a real extensive rental library without entailing the usual excessive overhead! Write us for details EMPIRE SAFETY FILM CO., Inc. 723 Seventh Avenue New York City Please Mail Me An Empire 16 mm. Subject Catalogue J^ame Address City.. State 54L