Photographic Effects in the Feature Production “topper”
An account is given of the various types of photography used in the feature production “Topper.” Among the shots discussed are a split screen against a projected background, demonstrating the feasibility of such treatment. Other effects are: multiple exposures, animated split screen, animated travelling mattes, straight animation, intricate matching of action, and a new process of subtractive matting. — A statement is included on the precautions taken to eliminate weave between the production shots taken with Mitchell cameras and the duping. which was done on Bell & Howell machines. The paper is illustrated with various selections from the picture, made by the processes described.
- Print ISSN
- 0097-5834
- Published
- 1939-01
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J12938
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