Demonstrates a variety of camera techniques which can be used to produce special effects with an ordinary 16mm or 8mm motion picture camera without employing special equipment. Shows rotation in space, multiple images, upside down and reverse action, instant appearance and disappearance of objects and people and fast and slow motion. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504679
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cameras
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography - Special effects
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cameras
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)