Report of the Department of Lands and Forests for 1950 No. 3 



Still Photography 



A continuous supply of good photographs is necessary in order that these may 

 be available for the illustration of departmental publications and to meet the ever- 

 increasing demand for newspapers, magazines and writers for illustrative material 

 covering every j^hase of the conservation program. 



The staff photographers took a large number of photographs during the year and 

 a file of good pictures is being steadily built up. Specific photographs, such as wildlife 

 shots, are frequently difficult to secure because they require time and patience to obtain 

 satisfactory results. Every opportunity is taken, however, to secure suitable material. 



The development of a more suitable photo filing system which will facilitate the 

 classification of and easy reference to every type of photograph has received consider- 

 able study. 



The effective use of good photographs in departmental publications has given 

 them a much wider appeal. This is particularly true where the subject matter is of 

 general interest and lends itself to actual photographs of the resources or operations 

 under discussion. 



Developments in the use of Kodachrome for still photography are being care- 

 fulh' watched. To date, however, the job of processing is involved and costly, and 

 publication charges high. 



Lantern Slides 



Lantern slides have their place in lecture work although this phase of work does 

 not have the same popular appeal as motion pictures. 



The general use of colour photography for this type of work has revived interest 

 in slide material. The Section is gradually acquiring suitable photographs from which 

 slides can be made. At the present time many of the District Offices are using slides to 

 supplement the motion pictures and other available media for lecture work. It is 

 planned, however, as the facilities for colour photography are expanded, to build up 

 sets of slides on specific subjects which will be available to field lecturers as well as to 

 members of the Head Office staff. 



Film Strips 



The use of film strips for illustrating lectures of an instructional nature has not 

 been overlooked. Initial investigation has shown that commercial production costs are 

 high, but with increased facilities it is believed that it is possible for these to be pro- 

 duced by members of the staff. 



Photo Processing 



The work of photo processing is an important phase in the general program of 

 producing suitable photographic material. 



The dark room is fairly well equipped for all general purposes and during the 

 year one photo processor has been able to keep abreast of present production. The 

 time of the processor is fully taken up with the primary work of developing, printing 

 and enlarging. The augmentation of certain plans referred to herein for the extension 

 of photographic services will require a readjustment of the work and some additional 

 equipment. 



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