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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

French Influence In North America (1951)

Describes how the French have influenced the culture of North America in language, dress, architecture, religion & art forms. Shows historical places, such as Quebec & the Louisiana bayous, to illustrate the widespread movement & impact of the French. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if […]

First Aid On The Spot (1959)

Shows American Red Cross first aid treatment for six common injuries. Demonstrates such things as caring for wounds, burns and shock, controlling bleeding, splinting, and giving artificial respiration. 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 […]

Effective Criticism (1951)

Presents the skills of taking criticism well, and also shows how similar are the skills of giving criticism. 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. effective-criticism-1951