Making films that teach

United States, 1954

Film
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Explains how scripts for teaching films are prepared and how the films are photographed and produced. Emphasises the value of thorough and careful research in the preparation of educational film strips. The importance of cooperation between education collaborator and producer is also stressed. Illustrates different types of production - historical, dialogue, and location; also special techniques - timelapse photography, animation and x-ray photography. Prepared by the staff of E.B. Films based on 25 years experience in making films that teach.

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Credits

producer

Hal Kopel

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:18:10:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1954

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