This is a Recording: Audio Innovation Film DVD

Synopsis

A compilation of seven classic audio innovation films Of The 1940s & 1950s

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1942-1958

Subjects

Media studies; Technology

Keywords

technological innovation; sound recording; archive films

Distribution Formats

Type

Audio

Format

DVD

Availability

Sale

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0

Price

$9.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

180 minutes

Year

2007

Sections

Title

Revolutionary New Triumph inTape, A

Synopsis

This film, made in 1958, introduces the subject of high-fidelity sound, which laid the technological groundwork for high quality miniaturization of future audio components and formats.

Duration

15 mins

Title

Visit to Wurlitzer, A

Synopsis

This classic colour manufacturing film made in 1950 gives the viewer a tour of the famed Wurlitzer "coin-operated phonograph" (a.k.a. "jukebox") factory of North Tonawanda, N. Y. and shows off its facilities, location and manufacturing processes.

Duration

40 mins

Title

Command Performance

Synopsis

Made in 1942 when the 78 RPM phonograph record was in its heyday, this film explains how phonograph records were created, starting from the recording studio through the creation of master discs and on to the the finished phonograph product on the factory floor.

Duration

19 mins

Title

How to Listen ... New Dimensions in Sound

Synopsis

In this film made in 1957 RCA proudly unveils its innovation in audio, stereo sound and hi-fidelity reproduction. What we nowadays consider to be the audio quality that makes a recording sound "modern" originated in this extraordinary technological advance.

Duration

17 mins

Title

Living Stereo

Synopsis

This film, made in 1958, shows off RCA’s stereophonic recording.

Duration

8 mins

Title

Sound and the Story, The

Synopsis

RCA’s detailed explanation on how the long playing 33 1/3 "LP" vinyl record recording, the medium through which the world first heard high-fidelity, a.k.a. "Hi-Fi" sound, was produced, recorded, and manufactured. 1956

Duration

59 mins

Title

Sound Recording and Reproduction (Sound on Film)

Synopsis

An explanation of how sound recordings are put on to motion picture film with plenty of easy-to-understand diagrams and clever animations. (1943)

Duration

11 mins

Distributor

Name

MediaOutlet.com

Email

service@prosperohouse.com

Web

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Address

PO Box 1432
Bayonne
NJ 07002
USA

Notes

Specialises in US archival moving image and sound material, particularly vintage radio and public service films and broadcasts that have been digitally restored. Formerly known as Earthstation.com. Sale on multi-region DVD or CD.