Start Over Date 1957 Unit IUL Moving Image Archive

81. Guatemala (29:24)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses Guatemalan politics, relations with the U.S., the use of U.S. foreign aid. Describes the country itself and its customs and habits. Shows native clothing and handicrafts. (WTTW) Kinescope.

82. Puerto Rico (29:36)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Surveys the political and economic evolution of Puerto Rico. Explains Puerto Rico's new political association with the U.S. Describes present Puerto Rican efforts to realize economic benefits throu...

83. The Elements of Art (29:41)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the basic elements of painting--line, form, color, and texture--as well as those of music and poetry. Clarifies the meaning of these elements with charcoal drawings, musical selections, a...

84. Scenic Styles: Design for Illusion (29:21)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses and demonstrates scenic design and the part it plays in theatrical production. Introduces the scenic designer and his work, discusses the problems he faces as an artist, and shows how he ...

85. Highlight and Shadow: Make Up for Illusion (28:58)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Describes the art of stage make-up and its function in the theatre. Presents and discusses three main categories of make-up: character, stylized, and straight make-up. Examines the tools and materi...

86. Music and Effects: Sound for Illusion (29:17)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the role of music and sound in theatrical production. Shows the sound designer at work and exhibits the tools and equipment he uses. Demonstrates techniques followed in creating musical a...

87. Movement and Gesture: Action for Illusion (29:31)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the contribution of movement and gesture to the art of the theatre. Stresses the importance of the director in determining stage action. Presents problems encountered in stage composition...

88. Spots and Floods: Lights for Illusion (29:22)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses stage lighting in terms of special effects, atmosphere, and mood. Follows the work of the light designer from the initial preparation to the final production. Outlines the objectives and ...

89. Dialogue: Speaking for Illusion (29:22)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Explains dialogue from the point of view of the playwright who composes it and the actor who gives it expression. Describes and demonstrates three types of dialogue: straight dialogue, set speech...

90. The actor : character creation for illusion (29:03)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Examines the actor's contribution to theatrical production. Discusses two basic steps in the actor's creation of the character which he portrays: visualization and expression. Demonstrates by follo...