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Editorial

So much has been said and written about the family fil m, that it is not
surprising that many people consider that this is the only subj ct to which the
cine camera can be applied. This is a very mistaken view point for t ho realm5
and uses of the cine camera are boundless. Just call to mind somo o·F tho
spheres in which its special function may be employed. In teaching-bt~ll t ,
golf, swimming, football, scouting, in fact anything where study of mov m nt is
a necessity. In medicine-surgery, analysis perhaps even in the way a b nd g
should be wound; in industry where movement and fatigue may play an import-
ant part in the company's production;-in the didactics field-say the teaching
of children the correct road drill or better methods of hygiene.
It can be seen that this list is unlimited. It's use in the sphere of personal
entertainment is paramount and application of home cinematography to much
wider fields is growing rapidly. Perhaps there are cases where the two methods
may be combined-think of the added value that such films would have. This
is not to say that one should consider each and every shot in detail before
pressing the starting button-to do so would deprive one of most of the
pleasure gained from amateur cinematography. But a little thought, a •ittle
care, a little more attention to details can improve the value of a film beyond
measure.
Beauty is a strange thing, it flashes up and is gone or lies to germinate when
the conditions are favourable. Cine filming may be likened to beauty in many
ways-opportunities arise, suddenly and without warning. If the occasion is "lot
taken to record the event, then it vanishes and is lost forever. On the other
hand-if the moment has been perpetuated by virtue of the cine film then its
value in the years to come is inestimable. v
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Most of us have a craving to create something, but that something is an
intimate thing. Perhaps then we go through life unconsciously searching for
the medium best suited to these desires. Certainly we cannot all paint, or
design say a wonderful building or write a great play, but we can all use a cine
camera and with that medium produce, to our own liking a record of lasting
value and beauty. A nicely and neatly executed film must inevitably come
into that category.
To further these aims, and to counter the criticism that has been aimed at
style of presentation, i.e. either talking down or talking up to the cine enthusiast,
a new format for this magazine has been evolved. Three sections have been
employed under the headings of beginners, intermediate and advanced, and
it is hoped by this means that your needs will be sufficed.

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