Illustrates the uses of photography in scientific research and development. Techniques shown include time-lapse, high-speed, slow-motion, stroboscopic, microscopic, macroscopic and under-water photography. Sequences of the moon in motion, the blood circulation of a living brain and of the earth as seen from 10 miles altitude, are included.
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ACMI Identifier
007492
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Aerial photography
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Aerial observation (Military science)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military art and science - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Aerial photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Underwater photography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
History → Military art and science - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Discoveries (in science)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Photography - Scientific applications
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)