Boys in the age of machines

Australia, 1963

Film
A still image from Boys in the age of machines

Presents the many opportunities available today in the field of engineering. Shows a typical machine-shop where a young apprentice follows the production of a pattern from the drawing board design to the casting being finished in the dressing shop. Outlines various diploma and degree courses; employment opportunities based on educational qualifications; preliminary subjects required in basic education.

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Credits

director

Giorgio Mangiamele

editor

Giorgio Mangiamele

producer

Ronald Mason

production company

Academy Film Productions

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1963

Appears in

Group of items

The Way to Tomorrow

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

325476

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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