STK-ID 33382

MSs of prospectors unloading their equipment from Noorduyn Norseman seaplane along shore, of pilot closing door, getting into cockpit. Shots of prospector prospecting for gold near Yellowknife, taking rock samples, examining samples with magnifying glass. MLS inside Mining Claims and Records Office. Side MS of "mining recorder" giving information to two prospectors at counter. CU of clerk's hand writing out Miners License. CU of names and dates on claim post, MS two prospectors standing near claim post. Shot of man in office, two prospectors entering and sitting. Shots of prospectors talking with geologist, geologist examining rock samples brought by prospector, of geologist showing areas on maps to prospectors, showing them quartz sample, of geologist taking out aerial photographs, looking at them in stereoscopic viewer.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Community of the North
Location
Yellowknife
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Video Disk, Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486