Cinematic variations on the subject of the Glasgow School of Art Christmas Ball, 1934, using mixed techniques, including animated objects, optical effects, and live action. Made while Norman McLaren was a student there. No soundtrack.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323667
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Animation (Cinematography)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Special effects
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and motion pictures
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)