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Tools of the Trade

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Angled. Flat. Tapered. Striker. Brushes come in as many varieties as the tasks they perform on film and television sets. Whether that’s a buffer brush used to..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Make-up tools

Similarity: 78%

Air brush and hose for painting

Similarity: 70%

Sculpting tools for use in creating prosthetics

Similarity: 68%

Sharpening and grinding

United Kingdom, 1947
Similarity: 66%

Metal cutting tools: rake and clearance angles

United Kingdom, 1952
Similarity: 66%

Make-up mediums

Similarity: 66%

Files and filing

United Kingdom
Similarity: 65%

Chisels

United Kingdom, 1947
Similarity: 64%

Make-up palette

Similarity: 64%

Care and use of hand tools. Pt. III: chisels

United States, 1943
Similarity: 64%

Paint brushes collection

Similarity: 63%

Better work methods. Pt. 2: Brushing burrs from studs

United States, 1948
Similarity: 63%

Make up/SPFX

Similarity: 63%

Cutting oils and fluids

United Kingdom, 1972
Similarity: 63%

Pliers and screwdrivers

United States, 1943
Similarity: 63%

Tools for cutting: stone axes to lasers

United States, 1974
Similarity: 63%

Safety in the shop: hand tools

United States, 1970
Similarity: 63%

Hammers, chisels, punches and drifts

United Kingdom, 1944
Similarity: 62%
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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.