By unique combination of animated diagrams and animated photography of specially prepared models, this film attains three-dimensional effects that simplify explanation of the mechanics and purposes of shape description.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312250
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Dimensions
Crafts & Visual Arts → Dimensions
Crafts & Visual Arts → Orthographic projection
Crafts & Visual Arts → Size and shape
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Orthographic projection
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Size and shape
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Dimensions
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Engineering drawings
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Orthographic projection
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)