The First animated step

Australia, 1975

Early history of primitive film technology coupled with an explanation and examples of different types of animation. This documentary also shows how animation is achieved by both professionals and amateurs. A film for students and teachers.

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Credits

producer/director

Yoram Gross

production company

Yoram Gross Films

Duration

00:24:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

003741

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - History

Animation

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

DVD [PAL]; Master

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