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One class only was used this year, and the one set of point lot ,,11 types of
films. Four States were represented in the entries.
All entrants have had the detailed comments and judges' inft>llll.tllllll fntwarded
directly to them, but for comparison these are also repeated ho"'"""' 1 111 detai l
for the prize-winning films and condensed for other films.
Methods of points adjudication have been criticised at tim s, iltll, ,diN much
consideration, the Committee has decided that it is the most <'tlflllnhlo means,
particularly as the adjudicators retain their sheets and mark I at r f tltn•, hy com-
parison with the earlier films.
Order of screening was ballotted for within the various gauges.
There· was a close finish, as only 1} points separated the 5th, 6 t·h ,tncl 7th places.

DETAILS OF COMMENTS
·'A TALE OF TWO CITIES"
A story of a business man being transferred from Melbourne to Sydney- what
he leaves behind and what he finds.
F.K.M.-" An ingenious method of linking together a series of unrelated shots
and providing a novel double-barrelled travelogue type movie. Some lovely colour
and charming scenic glimpses (compositionally delightful) also contribute quality to
a decidedly professional job.
R.E.L.-Photography generally excellent throughout. Some variation of ex-
posure and a few unsteady pans. Composition generally excellent. Office scenes
could be improve::!, both in lighting, exposure and angles. Unfortunate bump in
camera gate noticeable on screen.
V.F.W.-An extremely well-filmed job. On the whole, a job any professional
would be proud of. It was rather a pity that some underexposed shots of the snow
were left in. The maker broke new ground in the selection of his angles on well-
known views of both Melbourne and Sydney.
L.L.-A very good effort. Main comment: Try to give more emphasis on sus-
tained sequences- that is, there are not enough fast sequences to len::l sufficient
contrast to the slower ones; and a few more intimate close-ups, please.
"SIX MINUTES WITH NATURE"
F.K.M.- Fine'y photographed and well-handled nature study of the (Wanderer)
Butterfly-up to professional standard. Colour and continuity very pleasing . A
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commendaJ e effort.
R.E.L.-A difficult subject in extreme close-up. Except for about two shots,
exceptionally well filme::l. Photography and exposures excellent.
V.F.W.-A very good cover of the life cycle in extreme close-ups. Con -
siderable change of expJ3ure and backgrounds probably due to the time lapse
involved in this type of wo rk.
L.L.-Very good. As the subject demands such close work, e::liting mu ;t be
closely watched. The ,:ontinuity of the various , stages is well handled.

"QUIET AFTERNOON"
The story of a quiet suburban afternoon and a small child's wanderings whilst
his parents are asleep in the sun .

l!l DE:C.E;IVJBER. l951. • VICTORIAN MOYIE MAKERS