History of Motion Pictures - Production Technologies - Volumes I and II

Synopsis

This 2-DVD set explains with the help of examples how a 16mm movie projector works. The collection also shows how manufacturers used films to train movie projector operators in the use and maintenance of projectors.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2005

Year of production

1938-1975

Subjects

Media studies; Technology

Keywords

colour; film and video production techniques; film projectors; light; sound recording; radio technology

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£20.99 each

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

129 minutes

Year

2005

Sections

Title

Back of the Mike

Synopsis

This clip from a film produced by the Jam Handy Organization for the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, offers a peek into the recording studios of a 1930s radio studio, showing the production of dramatic sound effects.

Duration

9 mins

Title

White Magic

Synopsis

This film, produced by the Jam Handy Organization in 1940, examines and explains various properties and uses of visible, ultraviolet and infra red light.

Duration

8 mins

Title

How Motion Pictures Move And Talk

Synopsis

This clip, produced by Bell & Howell for United World Films in 1940, explains the basic principles of motion pictures and, with the help of animation, demonstrates how sound is recorded on a strip of film.

Duration

11 mins

Title

Sound Recording and Reproduction (Sound on Film)

Synopsis

This clip from a film made in 1943 for Erpi Classroom Films Inc explains the technology used in recording sound on to film and reproducing it while the film is screened.

Duration

11 mins

Title

The Nature of Sound

Synopsis

This dramatized clip produced by Coronet Instructional Films in 1948 highlights the nature and quality of sound as a boy explains the principles involved in the production of sound.

Duration

11 mins

Title

Color Keying in Art and Living

Synopsis

This clip produced by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films in 1950 demonstrates how colour relationships and coordination are applied to art, hair styling, eyes, complexion, dress and home decoration. A guide for anybody wishing to strike the right colour combinations.

Duration

10 mins

Title

Threading the R.C.A. Projector

Synopsis

This short clip produced by Iowa State University Motion Picture services in 1950 demonstrates how a film should be threaded through a movie projector to ensure quality shows and prevent destruction of films.

Duration

5 mins

Title

The RCA 16mm Sound Projector

Synopsis

This promotional short made for the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) by Motion Picture Production in 1958 highlights the features of the RCA 16mm projector and provides a demonstration of its use.

Duration

5 mins

Title

The 16mm Motion Picture Projector: Care and Mainten

Synopsis

This clip produced by the U.S. Air Force, Air Photographic and Charting Service (MATS) in 1961 was intended to provide military projectionists with in-depth training in the care and maintenance of motion picture projectors.

Duration

13 mins

Title

The 16mm Motion Picture Projector: Operating Techniques

Synopsis

Like the previous clip, this demonstration film was intended to provide military projectionists in-depth training in operating motion picture projectors. Produced for the U.S. Air Force, Air Photographic and Charting Service (MATS) in 1961.

Duration

21 mins

Title

Facts About Projection (Third edition

Synopsis

This International Film Bureau film from 1975, produced by Henry Cheharbakhshi, demonstrates how constant maintenance of equipment is necessary for satisfactory and successful film projection.

Duration

14 mins

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