STK-ID 25470

HASs of landscape, probably Mercury, surface scored with network of cracks through which magma is visible. PAN from cracks to crater, flames and smoke belching up. PAN across star field to MLS of Earth, the Americas visible. MLS of Venus against stars. Shot of Venus, crescent of light covering part of western hemisphere. MS of whole moon, most of its surface in sunlight, a few days past its first quarter. MSs of Saturn, its rings aglow, star field in background. HA PAN of lunar landscape showing craters, seas. Oblique shot of Northern Pole, stars beyond. TILT DOWN to darkening surface. Full frame shot of large crater with retinue of minor rock marks. CU of fuzzy surface of Mars, of canals as planet crosses frame. Shot of jagged planetary landscape, of cliffs, in shadow and in sunlight as planet moves slowly on its way. CS of Saturn and rings. MLS of Saturn against starry background.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Universe
Location
Canada
Year
1957
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3