Movie Makers (Jun-Dec 1928)

the projection of "Exit Three Bootleggers," produced by the Indian River School, and a part of "The Crown Jewels," the highly praised 16 mm. photoplay made by the University Club Photoplayers of Spokane, Wash. "The Lugger" is being directed by J. G. Capstaff with Charles Green and Albert Wittmer as cameramen. The dramatic cast includes Miss May Perrine, Miss Dorothy Drakeley, Dr. Merle Dundon, Hoyt Armstrong, David Bellamy, Frederick Haak, Miss Louise Thomas, Leo Minton, Miss Thelma Biratree (as dancing coach for the film) and several extras. Germans Training ' I 'HE Bund der Film-Amateure, in ■*■ Germany, has begun a training course for movie amateurs. The first division of the course is devoted to practical training for beginning amateurs; cameras using all film widths are furnished for amateur use in this course. The second division is intended for advanced amateurs and all accessories and various types of film are made available for student use. The third division is devoted to interior work and the fourth to critical screenings of amateur film. The last program of this German club featured a lecture, "The Home Film as the Family Chronicle," by Professor Lampe, director of the Central Institute for Education and Instruction. Some of the earliest German amateur film was screened at this meeting. J. Grassman is president of this active group. With the aid of the Bund der Film Amateure, the Dresden (Germany) amateurs have formed a Dresden Amateur Movie Club. The program of the organization meeting of this South German society featured an address, "The Technique of Present Day Amateur Cinematography," by Curt Haenel, accompanied by a screen demonstration of amateur movie equipment. Carl Fink is president of this new body. From Austria ' I 'HE Austrian Amateur Movie Club ■*■ has secured a studio and permanent meeting place well equipped for experimental work and is planning the production of a comedy, "Travelers." The scenario was written by Carl M. Kotlik, League member, who will direct the picture. Carl Pleyer and Ing. Adolf Holub will do the camera work. Recent programs for these lively Austrian amateurs included talks on the development of amateur cinematography in Austria, the elements of cinematography and the growth of the use of amateur motion pictures in science. The club plans an instruction film for amateurs. Wherever the light is poor, you will find the Wollensak Cine-Velostigmat /-1.5 at its best. This speedy lens is more than five times as fast as the /-3.5 and is one of the quickest on the market. Made with Micrometer Focusing Mount in 1" and 2" Foci, $50.00 and $75.00 respectively. The Cine-Velostigmat will fit Filmo No. 70 and No. 75, Victor, Eyemo, DeVry and other 16 mm. and 35 mm. cameras. Order one now and increase the efficiency and usefulness of your movie camera. Catalog of movie lenses and accessories sent upon request. Wollensak Telephoto lenses are made for all types of movie cameras. WOLLE ttS.-%K OPTICAL CO. 987 Hudson Ave. Rochester, N. Y. LENSES AND SHUTTERS for studio and commercial use. Whether your needs are amateur or professional, we have lenses for every purpose. Send for a catalog. SHOOT NATURE with your CAMERA Let Nature Magazine be your guide to wild life and its habits. Each issue is a lesson in photography. The illustration here was taken on one of the American Nature Association's Expeditions that have brought back many photographic prizes and fascinating stories. Nature Magazine is a 70-page monthly, profusely illustrated in halftone and color. Send for a Sample Copy or CLIP THIS AD and attach three dollars for one year's membership including Nature Magazine, and send it to American Nature Ass'n 1214— 16th ST., WASHINGTON, D.C. 549