This film shows how a violin is made in story form. When Bill’s violin gets broken in a tussle, it is the beginning of a fascinating experience for him and his friends. They discover how a violin-maker cuts and fits, sandpapers and polishes, until, three months after he began the work, a new, glossy violin is ready for Bill to apply his bow and draw out a tune. Covers the types of wood used and their origins, the tools required and list the main sections and components of a violin. Includes a violin assemblage sequence animated by Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart. Photography by Harold Berk. Editing and sound by Eugene Kash.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010280
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Carpentry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tools
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Woodwork
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Crafts & Visual Arts → Carpentry
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Woodwork
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Carpentry
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Carpentry
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tools
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Woodwork
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Stringed instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Violin
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)