The Association of Cinema Laboratories, Inc., has compiled this handbook to acquaint the users of motion pictures laboratory services with terminology, pre-print preparation, and procedures which have become standard in the industry. The handbook offers detailed, non-technical explanations of how to prepare films for the laboratory. It also…

Designed for those interested in film making but who have had little experience, this "action-book" provides an overview of a variety of film making techniques; gives step-by-step exercises in stop-action, pixillation, kinestasis, and animation; demonstrates procedures for preparing graphics and titles; and gives film handling and splicing…

Space requirements for student production of films, video, photographs, and sound recordings. (LS)

Contains tips for developing black and white negative film with scratches and dust particles, and presents seven pictures demonstrating these common problems of the high school photojournalist. (RB)

The intent of this book is to give a fairly precise idea of how much it costs to do various types of films and the way to go about making these films. It is a production manual, including all the information the serious filmmaker will need about the technical side of making movies. The emphasis throughout is on 16mm film, but differences that…

Filmmaking is a complex process involving many skills. This text attempts to demystify the process of filmmaking and make film technology accessible. Basic tools and techniques are explained for using either Super-8 or 16mm film formats; however, craftsmanship lessons are relevant and applicable to future technologies. The book is organized into…

Describes some experiences of young students learning to use cameras. (RK)

Part 3 of a three-part series; part 1 appeared in the April 1972 issue, part 2 in the August 1972 issue. (DS)

For professionals and advanced amateurs, this book covers all aspects of editing 16 millimeter film. Beginning with basic matters of film gauge, equipment, and editing facilities, it covers the mechanics of the subject using a how-to-do-it approach. The techniques discussed include preparation of the sound track, cutting, mixing, choice of pace…

Due to technical improvements, Super 8 equipment with sound capacity is now able to produce good quality instructional films. (STS)

Directed to the class or individual with limited film making equipment, this paper presents a "hands on" guide to the production of animated cartoons. Its 14 sections deal with the following topics: understanding animation; choosing subject matter for an animation; writing a script; getting the timing right; choosing a camera and projector;…

Developments in the techniques of wide screen cinema and stereophonic sound throughout the world are detailed in this book. Particular attention is paid to progress in the Soviet Union in these fields. Special emphasis is placed on the Soviet view of stereophonic sound as a vital adjunct in the search for enchanced realism as opposed to the…