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From: glassner@unc.UUCP (Andrew S. Glassner)
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: Re: animated science films
Message-ID: <164@unc.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 6-Dec-84 02:05:16 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec  6 02:05:16 1984
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Organization: CS Dept., U. of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill
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I also remember the animated science films from elementary
school days; they left a lasting impression on me as well.
I recall that they were usually at least two big 35mm
reels, long enough to last an entire double period!

The common features that stand out in my mind is that they
usually started with live action, with some people talking
about some subject.  When they decided they wanted more 
information, these folks (usually two men, as I recall) would 
"go to the Magic Screen."  They would walk to a wall which was
covered by a big red drape.  When they drew the drape to
one side, the animated characters would be visible on the
Magic Screen thus revealed.  I think the film about hemoglobin
followed this pattern.

Those films were entertaining and informative -- easily my
favorite school-time movies!

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-Andrew		Andrew Glassner		decvax!mcnc!unc!glassner