See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

(continued from the preceding page) both slow motion and high speed, to study the problems presented to them by clients. About a year ago the University started a coordinated production program to assist the staff with their many productions. This department has so far onlv served three functions— the production of slides, photographs and art work for the instructional staff— loan of certain equipments and facilities to the faculty— counseling with staff on the nimierous production problems, i.e., equipment, skills, funds, and space needed lo produce the ivpe of materials they need in their particular fields. It is definitely planned to enlarge the |)rodiiction staff and facilities to include all phases of production from microfilm to sound motion pictures within the near future; however, it is anticipated that many departments will continue the production of those visual aids used in their own classrooms. • Note: Since this article icas written, Syracuse University has progressed rapidly with their production plans. They have established a department which will be capable of producing several motion picture films eacli year and. at the same time, offer graduate courses in the production of educational motion pictures as well as other audio-visual materials. Audio-Visual Production AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN by Herman J. Engel Bureau of Visual Instruction, University of Wisconsin FILM PRODUCTION at the University of Wis consin is carried on jointly by the Bureau of Visual Instruction and the Photographic Laborator). both being part of the University Extension Division. Films are sponsored by the State, the University, or by departments thereof. Financial support mav come from other sources in the form of grants, but the nature of the film must be such as to serve the Uni\ersity or the State. The sponsoring group meets with members of the Bineau and the Laboratory to discuss the advisability and feasibility of making a film. The writerdirector does research on the film subject, prepares a treatment, and finally a shooting script. The director of photography carries through the shooting stage of the film, including the recording of all sound-on-location. The writer-director and the photographer then edit the work-print. When work-print and scoring script have been ap|jro\ed, the nairaiion is recorded. The Bureau of Visual Instruction keeps in close touch with the production and, when the film is complete, takes charge of distribution and proper utilization. Technical equipment is maintained and operated by the Photographic Laboratory. Cine-Kodak Specials and a new Maurer are used in current productions. Sound, environmental and narrated, is recorded on a tape recorder as well as on a Maurer film recorder. A complete lighting setup is powered by a truckmounted generator with an output of 25 KVA. Editing equipment includes four-gang rewinds and synchronizer, various types of \iewer, and a Moviola sound and image reader. The first full-scale, joint production of the Bureau of Visual Instruction and the Photographic Laboratory is entitled Better Schools for Rural Wi.n'07isin, sponsored by the School of Education ami financed largely by a grant from the Milwaukee Journal Corporation. This is a color and soimd production, shot on locations Pictured above: Wisconsin equipment is completely mobile -—this 30,000 lb. truck serves the Audio-Visual Bureau. 20A A SPECIAL REPORT