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Derivation Of Pascal’s Law, Part 1 (1943)

Stresses the importance of hydraulic power aboard ship and demonstrates that oil is lighter than water. Explains density, pressure and force and shows how to determine each in a given amount of fluid. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the […]

Describing an Incident (1949)

Contrasts two descriptions of the same incident and demonstrates four points to be considered in describing an incident–an opening that creates interest, complete descriptions without unnecessary details, orderly arrangement of events, and a strong climax. For intermediate grades, high school, college, and adult groups. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archive. […]

Desert Venture (ca 1958)

This oil propaganda film explains why venture capital in Saudi Arabia is crucial to fueling America’s “nation on wheels.” Sponsored by Aramco (Arab-American Oil Company) / Standard Oil Company of California We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and […]

Design

Animated film that discusses the elements of graphic design. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. design

Design Evaluation Of Sintered Chipbreakers In Throwaway Inserts

The masses have spoken! The constant demands for a good 16mm educational film that examines the problems of chipbreaking when milling metals has finally been addressed. You’re welcome! We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using […]

Design for Correction

We digitized and uploaded this film from the Prelinger Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. design-for-correction

Despotism (1946)

Released after WWII, this amazing film illustrates the thesis that all communities can be ranged on a scale running from democracy to despotism. The two chief characteristics of despotism — restricted respect and concentrated power — are defined and illustrated. Don’t be surprised if today’s modern democracies don’t fare so well when measured against this […]

Destination Earth (1956)

This animated cartoon follows the adventures of “Colonel Cosmic,” a Martian, as he learns that Oil and Competition are the two things that make America great. SPONSOR: Oil Industry Information Committee, American Petroleum Institute. PRODUCTION COS.: John Sutherland Productions; Film Counselors Inc. DIRECTOR: Carl Urbano. WRITERS: Bill Scott, Michel Amestoy, George Gordon. PRODUCTION DESIGNERS: Tom […]

Destination Tomorrow, Episode 25: Radiation and Space Travel

Destination Tomorrow, Episode 25: Radiation and Space Travel – NASA This episode of Destination Tomorrow highlights radiation protection efforts underway by NASA. It focuses on how NASA plans to tackle radiation problems for travel to the Moon and Mars. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. destination-tomorrow-episode-25-radiation-and-space-travel

Destination: Mars

Destination: Mars – NASA; Johnson Space Center This video looks to a future manned spaceflight to Mars (Antares) and the challenges that such a mission will face. This video was produced by Johnson Space center. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. destination-mars

Detectin’ (1936)

Featuring Carlton King and Vivian Rich Our genial friend the town marshal, Jed Bascombe, has been reading several books on “How to Become a Detective.” The desire to masquerade or lose our identity is innate with most of us and Jed buys some professional disguises from a Mail Order Theatrical Equipment House. Then he proceeds […]

Developing Friendships (1950)

WHILE A GROUP OF FRIENDS WAIT FOR JOE AT THE RR STATION, 1 BOY REMINISCES ABOUT HOW JOE HAS TAUGHT HIM THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIPS & HOW TO DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR PEOPLE OF VARYING PERSONALITIES. 23:19:05 Bunch of teenagers pile out of car and run through the train station 23:20:33 VO: “Not many months […]