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"IF THESE CLIFFS COULD SPEAK''
Story well told, and some imagination used in 11 personalized 11 approach to
continuity. An interesting subject, succinctly and clearly related. Requires more
consistent exposure. Too much panning. Sometimes let us see the faces of the
people.
"A TRIP TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS"
Pleasant trip through some historic and scenic mountain spots, quite well
handled, although could have been improved by some personal "links" and pithier
cutting. An excess of panning. Exposures not consistent. Fi lm too long for
general presentation.
"MOODS 1N MEDITATION"
Some nice atmospheric shots hung together by some imaginative "bridging."
Overuse of poetry tends to distract from enjoyment of scenic views in an obtrusive
spoken commentary. Excellent quality exposure. The idea of illustrating poetry
with a moving picture is one of the most difficult of cine techniques.
"MAROONDAH"
16 mm., Colour, 160 ft., Silent.
By Mr. C. L. Wilson, Balwyn !V.A.C.S.l ,
Somewhat static impression of Maroondah D"am, Healesville, relieved by some
j.)leasant shots. Exposures generally good, with good composition. Main editing
trouble a repeating of similar shots.
"LITTLE WILLY, THE HILLBILLY"
16 mm., Colour, 325 ft., Silent.
By Mr. C. L. Wilson, Balwyn !V.A.C.S.l.
Fairly lucid pictorial account of train trip from Ferntree Gully to Gembrook,
but more variety of action needed. More accent on "running by trainside" would
have been a big improvement. Mostly well filmed, but colour matching inconsistent.
Continuity of action must be preserved. The length of the train varied from time
to time.
"ENGINEERING IN MINIATURE"
16 mm., Monochrome, 170 ft., Silent.
By Mr. C. G. Sheqd, Mordialloc !V.A.C.S.l.
Quite an idea in this, showing how lad gets inspirations for his hobby and
develops them . Needed more imaginative handling and more variety in camera-
work, more angles and shorter shots. Lack of continuity.
"A VISIT TO THE ZOO"
8 mm., Colour, 200 ft., Silent,
By Mr. B. McKiernan, Kew (Melbourne 8 mm . Movie Club) .
Rather stereotyped version of subject offering great opportunities for impres-
sionism rather than series of shots of anim<Jls caught, mostly, under unfavourable
conditions. Introduction of more human interest needed. Exposures not con-
sistent and camera somewhat unsteady. Sequences just happened instead of
developing naturally.

12 DECEMBER, 1951. • VICTORIAN MOVIE MAKERS