Movie Makers (Jun-Dec 1928)

STILLS FOR THE AMATEUR (Continued from page 509) touch with scientific achievement along mechanical, photo-optical and chemical lines. Many amateurs who are not in a position to develop their own motion pictures, because of the equipment and skill necessary, will find the little still camera a helpful means for getting a desirable knowledge of the mechanics of laboratory work. Its film is easily handled, even by beginners, so that they can develop their own negatives, print and enlarge them and thus become more familiar with what actually happens when a picture is made. Such knowledge is bound to reflect itself in better results all around. One of the features in which the amateur is always interested is his title work. A title background, having the same setting which appears in succeeding scenes, will, without question, enhance the coherence and charm of the picture. With the small pocket camera referred to, shots can be made of the set or location. These shots can be selected later, enlarged and lettered to suit the artistic taste of the maker. After this is done, the title can be made on the copy board in the usual way, and a better film will be the result. Another use to which the strip of still negative can be put is the making of positive transparencies for projection from a still projector either alone or in connection with the movie projector, as is done by many lecturers. In the latter case, it is possible to make all titles on the still camera and project them at proper intervals with the still projector, thus devoting the entire footage of the motion picture projection to motion pictures only. By the use of a shunt circuit, a pleasing dissolve effect between still and movie projection can be produced. Another pleasing and valuable feature of one of these cameras under discussion is a distance meter which reads off distances with precision and speed. At first glance, the camera user may decide that distances are easy enough to measure by tape or guesswork, but this is not always true. For a level shot, distances are often easy to gauge or measure by tape, but for angular shots, as from an elevation, distances are confusing even to the expert. Even in the level shots the speed with which the distance can be calculated makes this device well worth while. Its value is best attested by the fact that it is offered as regular equipment on a popular 16mm. motion picture camera now on the mar NOW You Can Insure Your Movie Camera and Equipment Against Practically ALL Risks For a small sum you can now insure your outfit against loss or damage by fire, theft, robbery, earthquake, tornado, flood, collision, derailment and other risks. The policy covers while at home, in transit and at other locations. Your local camera dealer or your insurance agent or broker will be glad to tell you all about this new protection. DEALERS! You car be in a position to assist your c astomers in insuri 'ng the equipment you have sold. Your in sarance agent or broker will be glad to tell you how he can provide this service. ASK HIM TODAY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD. CONN. Affiliated with ^TNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ^TNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY BOTH MOVIE AND STILL CAMERA FANS READ "PICTURE TALK" ITS WRITTEN IN TERMS AN AMATEUR UNDERSTANDS PUBLISHED MONTHLY— 30c A YEAR PICTURE TALK CO. Box 98M, Lebanon, N. H. (N.B. — Ask about our Camera Exchange.) 3 and Women Everywhere! Make Big Mcmey! : FREE BOOK Explains opportunities as Motion Picture Camera Man, Portrait, News or Commercial Photographer. You can learn at home or in our NewYork Studios. Spare or full time. N.Y. Institute of Photography, 10 W.33rdSt.,N.Y. Dept. jog NO MORE Dried up cement Sticky Corks Loose Brushes Upset Bottles with THE FILM CEMENTER As it is a solid brass nickel plated fountain brush of about >/. ounce capacity which seals itself after use. Moderately priced at $1.00 At your dealer or postpaid direct. HENRY COUILLARD 449 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, Calif. 543