"Film for Projection" (B+W, 1940s)
Learn how to show films correctly by choosing the correct projector, keeping the films and gate free of dust, and following appropriate rewinding techniques. You never know when you’ll be called upon to screen a film (perhaps tonight?) so pay attention!
Behind Your Snapshots (Color, 1972)
One of the first educational films produced by Coronet Instructional Films. Betty’s been showing some talent on the typewriter of late, so with the encouragement of her teacher and guidance counselor, and armed with the results ofher Vocational Interest Inventory, she decides to look into possible careers. Her neighbor’s a secretary in an office, so why not stop by and check that out? It looks like a fit!
What is a Word Processor? (Color, 1982)
It's almost too terrible to sit through (and we won't watch it all), but this British film introduces the viewer to the must-have features of that word-crunching wonder (shown here as an early gargantuan version) that'd go on to make the typewriter redundant. This early 80's industrial film is also noteworthy for it's co-star, a sort of poor man's John Cleese. (…No wait, that actually is John Cleese!?!)
The Compass 1960
A teacher explain how the compass work and show the children what it can do. Show some examples, like the boy used the compass to find his way back with his father at the campsite.
Using the Pocket Calculator 1978 Centron
various shots of different pocket calculators; some adding machines; how calculators are used; classroom shots of students using calculators; CUs of the function buttons; different scenarios where a calculator might come in handy. Special emphasis is given to the basic four functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Introduction to the Portable Video Tape Recorder (Color, 1975)
Demonstrates techniques for using a portable videotape recorder as an educational tool.
An American high school receives its new portable videotape recording equipment which is allocated to a teacher reluctant to take responsibility for it. Gradually its possible uses dawn on her and these are clearly demonstrated.
Reading Maps 1955 BW
A young boy learns about the use of maps in following roads and locating various places. He is shown how to read the map by noticing the title, scale, direction symbols, and legend.
Understanding a Map 1952 - Young America
Explains, by means of models and animation, the relationship of a simple map to the territory which it represents.
The Talking machine - Tin Foil to LP (Color, 1977)
Examination of the early sound recording development. An educational and entertaining film that illustrates and traces the growth of the record industry into a multibillion dollar business.
The Tape Recorder (B+W, 1960)
Outlines a variety of uses for the tape recorder, and demonstrates the procedures for setting up and adjusting magnetic tape recorders for use.
Uni. of Iowa
IBM 3800
The IBM 3800 was the first commercially available continuous laser printer. Lots of shots of this laser printer in action, shots of laser inside machine, close ups of printed documents with ultra-retro typesets. Awesome outdated technology. 1976
“Elliot 60-16 Optical Addresser” (Color, 1966)
Learn the ins and outs of a completely obsolete piece of office equipment (a punch-card chewing mail addresser) for a nearly obsolete service (direct mail marketing).