The declaration that 80-90% of all silent films made in the U. S., plus 50% of all U. S. films produced before 1951 (when they created safety film) are already lost forever makes the preservation of the film accessories (posters, movie stills, presbooks, etc.) as the remaining historical documents of this social media even more imperative. BUT...what good is it to preserve these historical production stills if you can't identify them Production Code Basics - For Movie Still Collectors is the first reference book written on how to use movie still production...
The declaration that 80-90% of all silent films made in the U. S., plus 50% of all U. S. films produced before 1951 (when they created safety film)
Louisiana has been a favorite shooting location for filmmakers for almost 130 years. As early as 1898, the largest movie studio of the time, American Mutoscope came to the state of Louisiana to film New Orleans and the surrounding areas. For the next 13 decades, movie makers have continued to flock to Louisiana.
Why does Louisiana peak the interests of film producers? Two of the major draws are the colorful history and the magnificent architecture. These 2 factors are clearly evident in Louisiana's famous - and infamous plantations.
The plantations represent a period in history...
Louisiana has been a favorite shooting location for filmmakers for almost 130 years. As early as 1898, the largest movie studio of the time, American ...
Only 10% of the silent feature films made in the U.S. remain, and only a tiny fraction of movie stills produced. BUT, WHAT GOOD IS IT TO PRESERVE THESE HISTORIC STILLS IF YOU CAN'T IDENTIFY THEM? We present over 50,000 production codes to help identify unknown movie stills in our new 2 volume Movie Still Identification Book Ultimate Edition.
The 2 volumes are sold separately - THIS IS VOLUME TWO - NUMBERS.
Only 10% of the silent feature films made in the U.S. remain, and only a tiny fraction of movie stills produced. BUT, WHAT GOOD IS IT TO PRESERVE THES...
Only 10% of the silent feature films made in the U.S. remain, and only a tiny fraction of movie stills produced. BUT, WHAT GOOD IS IT TO PRESERVE THESE HISTORIC STILLS IF YOU CAN'T IDENTIFY THEM? We present over 50,000 production codes to help identify unknown movie stills in our new 2 volume Movie Still Identification Book Ultimate Edition.
The 2 volumes are sold separately - THIS IS VOLUME ONE - LETTERS.
Only 10% of the silent feature films made in the U.S. remain, and only a tiny fraction of movie stills produced. BUT, WHAT GOOD IS IT TO PRESERVE THES...
Although it is generally considered a product of the 19th century, the road to motion pictures actually began thousands of years ago. Through the years understanding of optical and vision phenomena grew, leading to the inventions and technologies that ultimately created todays cinema. This book outlines the journey of today's cinema from a cave in Spain to a storefront in New Orleans. The major inventors and inventions are covered along the way leading to "America's First Movie Theater."
Although it is generally considered a product of the 19th century, the road to motion pictures actually began thousands of years ago. Through the year...
