Flint Implements

Synopsis

Investigates the techniques used by prehistoric Neolithic communities to produce stone implements. Normal and high-speed photography are used to show the making of core, flake and blade tools and the method of polishing stone tools. Shows in detail methods of percussion and pressure flaking.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min.

Year of production

1975

Availability

out of distribution

Uses

Introductory courses.*

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

flint tools; Neolithic communities; prehistoric cultures

Credits

Director

Robin Ridgway

Producer

Clement W Bending

Writer

Derek Roe

Cast

Richard Bebb

Production Company

Name

Gateway Film Productions

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.