Make your films more entertaining
by telling a story with your camera
(instead of just showing a series
of disconnected scenes). When
you film a child's birthday party,
for example, you can create a
simple story by including the
following scenes: getting up in
the morning, the beginning of
the "great day"—wrapping
presents—baking (or buying) the
birthday cake—getting dressed
for the party—arrival of guests—
party games—cutting the cake
—guests leaving—cleaning up
after the party—etc. Another
example: To turn a travel-movie
into a story, include (in addition
to the usual "tourist attractions")
scenes showing personal aspects
of the trip: the family getting ready
— leaving home—overnight stops
—roadside restaurants—shopping
for gifts— unusual people you
meet— heading for home—etc.
Utilize your zoom lens: shoot
several scenes of each subject,
some at the wide-angle, others at
the normal and telephoto settings.
Use the power-zoom (sparingly)
to get striking effects. Vary overall
views with closeups in each scene.
Do not restrict yourself to movie-
making outdoors in sunny
weather. Scenes made on cloudy
days, even in rain, add variety,
will make your movie more inter-
esting. Mixing indoor and outdoor
scenes also helps.
Titles connect scenes into a
smooth-flowing presentation.
Camera stores sell a variety of
titling outfits. Follow the instruc-
tions supplied with the titler.
You can also make good titles
without a titler, by including
close-ups of signs in your movies.
Practically every place you film
has a sign you can use as a title.
In addition, road and street signs,
billboards, and even mail boxes
can be utilized to identify and
describe your subject.
The audience will enjoy your
movies more if you set up the
projector and the screen in
advance. When the spectators
are seated, you will only have to
flick the switch and the show is
on.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Super 8 sound movie camera
Lens
Chinon Reflex Zoom Lens f/1.7
7.5 to 60 mm
Viewfinder
Single-lens reflex type with
microprism focusing spot-
f/stop, over/underexposure
signal, green LED recording
signal, film advance and film
end indicators are visible in
viewfinder—viewfinder eyepiece
adjustment range +2/-4 diopters
—viewfinder rear light-stop is
provided
Exposure
CdS
through-the-lens automatic
exposure control with ±1 stop
adjustment— manual override
also provided—f/stop range
f/1.7-22
Films accomodated
50-foot Super 8 sound or silent
fil m cartridges
ASA film speed range
Daylight ASA 25, 100 (160 with
Type G film), tungsten light
ASA 40, 160
Backlight exposure
compensation
Pushbutton provides plus one
stop exposure
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