Our country and its resources; . California,for instance, has over $2,000 worthof woodworking equipment in itscarpenter shop, while the stock oflumber constantly on hand andoilier items are said to bring thetotal up to $4,000. The concern em-ploys regularly over seventy-fivecarpenters. BUILDING INTERIORS TO FIT THE STORY The interior settings of a filmplay require the closest attention onthe part of the producers. For hereagain the constant demand for ac-curacy and realism is smallest details must bewatched. If the director calls for atenement house scene, the stage car-penters m
Our country and its resources; . California,for instance, has over $2,000 worthof woodworking equipment in itscarpenter shop, while the stock oflumber constantly on hand andoilier items are said to bring thetotal up to $4,000. The concern em-ploys regularly over seventy-fivecarpenters. BUILDING INTERIORS TO FIT THE STORY The interior settings of a filmplay require the closest attention onthe part of the producers. For hereagain the constant demand for ac-curacy and realism is smallest details must bewatched. If the director calls for atenement house scene, the stage car-penters must build him a dilapi-dated hall and stairs, and rooms. The scene must ap-pear much the worse from wear andold age—the steps must look worn;the walls must be marred, with hereand there a hole in the plaster; andthere must be dirt a-plenty. the director calls for the home ofa rich man. it is necessary that hestate what kind of rich man thefilm author had in mind. Is he awealthy man from a family of long. BRAINS AND SKILL AT WORK IN THE MOTION PICTURE STUDIOAt the l«fi: The technical director of the Vitagraph studio supervising the arrangementf the furnishings in an elaborate set. At the : film artisans at \vurk, making thevarious objects required in Vitagraph pictures.
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