Worth how many words?

A variety of fast and slow motion shots flash on the screen to stimulate and capture the audience. The narration explains how film and photography, time, motion, colour and form can be used to capture events and extend awareness and understanding. Emphasizes the versatility of the camera and unique uses in research and education.

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Credits

co-director

Millie Goldsholl

Morton Goldsholl

Duration

00:08:30:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1968

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323278

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cameras

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Special effects

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

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

Crafts & Visual Arts → Cameras

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cameras

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1968

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