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Safe.. Not Sorry Kino DVD excerpt…

Though the era of 16mm educational cinema has come to a close, those quirky films unspooled in the mid-century American classroom continue to fascinate viewers today. And no group of titles is more popular than the safety films. Presenting scenarios that couldn’t be depicted in a textbook or described from a lectern, safety films capitalized […]

Good Table Manners (1951)

Shows that table manners are matters of courtesy, consideration for others and common sense. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. good-table-manners-1951

By Jupiter (1947)

Approaches the universal problem of improving the attitude of man toward man. Stresses the theme “Courtesy is contagious” through a blend of fantasy and reality. Contact footage@avgeeks to license this film for stock footage. by-jupiter-1947-2

Social Courtesy (1951)

Presents information on specific social graces and shows how to make them a natural part of daily activities. Illustrates that getting along in social groups merely requires the use of everyday courtesy. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. social-courtesy-1951

Are Manners Important? (1954)

The actions and experiences of a thoughtless elementary school boy who maintains that “kids don’t care about manners” provide a basis for discussing the importance of manners. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact footage@avgeeks.com. are-manners-important-1954

Post-processing a home movie transfer

Experimenting with post-processing software with a home movie we transferred that was very dirty (even after cleaning). The scenes were stabilized, dirt and scratches removed and sharpened slightly. Still a work in progress post-processing-a-home-movie-transfer

Control of Bleeding

Shows how to recognize arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding and how to treat each type. Explains the circulatory system, the twenty-three pressure points, various dressings, and tourniquets. Focuses on the treatment of shock and the importance of immediate medical assistance. Includes animation. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, […]

The Dragon Lady

An US Air Force recruitment film for U-2 and TR-1 reconnaissance jet pilots. Emphasizes the skill, discipline, and rigid routine needed to fly these missions, as well as the closeness to the pilots and their support staff. Contact footage@avgeeks.com to license this film for stock footage. the-dragon-lady

Your Chance to Live: Earthwatch (1972)

Portrays the earth’s three personalities: cold and silent in space, tranquil and benign on the surface, and suddenly violent and devastating in natural and man-made disasters. Stresses the importance of personal and community preparation to minimize loss of life and property during disasters. your-chance-to-live-earthwatch-1972

Help Prevent Fires (in French)

Somewhat avant garde animation and soundtrack for a fire prevention film. Cleverly animated texts of everyday use which performs their daily actions without the aid of people. Although the very few words spoken are French, the film tells the story without a real need for words. License at http://www.paya.com/videos/287183 help-prevent-fires-in-french

Graffiti – Fun or Dumb? (1976)

Using kids’ own arguments (both pros and cons), film presents overwhelming evidence that vandalism is dumb. Shows that graffiti-type vandalism costs over $20,000,000 a year. Help us get more films like this online! This film was digitized and uploaded thanks to contributions from this project: http://www.indiegogo.com/avgeeks100miles graffiti-fun-or-dumb-1976