The program for which this instructor's manual was developed is designed to introduce students to the nature of animation and to give them some facility in animation production. This manual provides the teacher with additional resources and information to supplement what is offered to the student in his handbook (EM 011 290), and with direction in…

Short films are often experimental in nature. They can place aspects of the environment which are usually unnoticed in such a way as to sharpen our observations of the world, and "create a new awareness, a fuller sense of life and being." Based on the premise that visual literacy is becoming increasingly important, this book describes several…

This book examines the unique patterns and structure that make cinema a story-telling art form. A comparison of books or plays with films that have been made from them reveals the essence of cinema: its emphasis on movement, fluidity, and pictorial image. Excerpts from shooting scripts demonstrate the ways in which the components of drama…

Over 500 terms used in the film industry are defined in non-technical language. The terms include both technical and common names for equipment, processes, occupations, and organizations. Some of the terms are illustrated with photographs. Cross Referencing is provided where appropriate. (JY)

Meant to serve as an authoritative source of information on camera work in large scale feature productions, this book attempts to give some basic understanding of the problems of motion picture photography, the working conditions and artistry of lighting for mood and dramatic effect, budget problems for making films, and facts about working with a…

The Selective Observation Simulator (SOS) is a program of continuous sound recording and synchronized sequenced still pictures for development of inservice or preservice teachers' skills involving selective observation and class awareness. The trainee listens to taped instructions through earphones and watches self-selected pictures in a…

This guidebook for school publications photographers discusses both the self-image of the publications photographer and various aspects of photography, including components of the camera, shutter speed and action pictures, light meters, handling cameras, lenses, developing film, pushing film beyond the emulsion-speed rating recommended by the…

Slide-tape shows offer a relatively inexpensive, easy-to-assemble means of informing a wide variety of groups interested in education. This article outlines a seven-step procedure to produce a coherent, professional-looking slide-tape presentation. (DS)

Photographs such as those included in this article can be used to provide activities related to measurement of velocity. These activities are less artificial and expensive of time and materials than most instructional approaches to velocity. (SD)

For sociology instructors whose students wish to integrate visual images into class projects, the article discusses advantages and disadvantages of various camera formats, presentational formats, and relationships between the two. (Author/AV)

Describes a method of making simple transmission gratings by photographing the interference fringes generated by an interferometer. (SL)

Photographs and text describe techniques by which color negative film can be developed and printed. An equipment list, by which black and white printing facilities can be converted to make color prints, is provided. (CP)

Describes duplicating black and white transparencies inexpensively into color, using diazochrome film. (SL)

Describes the 1976 "Colonel," the yearbook of William Fleming High School, Roanoke, Virginia, which won The Five Star Award for distinction in photography, copy, design, coverage, and concept. (GW)

Offers advice on choosing and arranging various kinds of art work for school literary magazines. (SRT)