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Random events (1962)

Professors Donald Ivey and Patterson Hume show how the over-all effect of a very large number of random events can be very predictable, using several unusual games to bring out the statistical nature of this predictability. They explain the predictable nature of radioactive decay in terms of what is shown. random-events-1962
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Peiping Family(1948)

Shows the traditions and customs of middle-class Chinese life, with emphasis on the struggles of an American-educated Chinese man to support and educate his large family. Depicts the purchase of food and a family luncheon, the children of the family at play and at school, the delight of Chinese children in the visit of the […]
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Perception (1957)

Presents the theory that human perception is not merely a sensing of stimuli, but is a set of extremely elaborate processes through which we organize our sensory impressions into clear, usable, meaningful pictures of the objects and events around us and inside us. Illustrates the basic principles of perception that support this theory, showing the […]
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Rice (1963)

Discusses the importance of rice in the life and culture of the people of Asia, pointing out that primitive methods cannot produce enough food for Asia’s rapidly increasing population. Describes the work of two American foundations which have established a research and training center to help Asian farmers grow more rice. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com […]
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The River (1939)

A documentary story of the Mississippi River. Traced the history of the Mississippi River and its tributaries; shows that the destruction of forests had led to erosion and the loss of soil, floods and the loss of lives and property; and emphasizes the need for conservation and rehabilitation. We digitized and uploaded this film from […]
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Pacific Island (1949)

A brief look at aspects of daily life on Likiep, a small coral island of the Marshall Islands. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. pacific-island-1949
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Air We Breathe In Industrial Environments (1972)

Discusses the composition and importance of air in relation to various working environments. Describes industrial health conditions adversely affecting breathing and considers the importance of protective equipment and proper ventilation. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested […]
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ABCs Of Film Direction (1967)

Demonstrates techniques and devices of film production used to create different effects on the screen. Describes types of camera movement, subject movement and lens choice to produce desired effects. Discusses dissolves, fades and cutouts as methods to show passage of time. Informative unless you get offended by narrator referring to women as ‘girls’. We digitized […]
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How Honest Are You? (1950)

When Don sees Bob return to the empty locker room and take something from another boy’s locker, he assumes that Bob is stealing. Instead of talking to Bob or to the principal, he mentions the episode to some classmates and all but one agrees that Bob was stealing. Although the classmates promise Don that they […]
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If You Want To Dance (1985)

Presents a story of an unwed teenage boy and girl faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Stresses that pregnancy is not just a girl’s problem. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. […]
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Fly Over Footage

Footage shot from helicopter of shipping container vessel as it approaches New York City. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. fly-over-footage
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