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.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
28947
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Carpentry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tools
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Woodwork
Childrens Films
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Crafts & Visual Arts → Carpentry
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Tools
Crafts & Visual Arts → Woodwork
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Carpentry
Educational & Instructional
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
Music & Performing Arts → Violin - Construction
Short films
Short films → Short films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)