Miracle of the Bulb (Color Master - German)
Identifier
F.2022-09-0287
Date Of Production
1957
Abstract
Time-lapse photography of plants blooming sponsored by the Associated Bulb Growers of Holland.
Description
This film chronicles the life-cycle of Dutch spring bulbs. Flowers include tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses. Time-lapse photography documents a bulb's growth underground to its full blooming.
John Ott shot the film over a 28-month period in California and Chicago, and utilized up to six cameras at a time to provide the time-lapse photography. The film's completed form was accompanied by narration as well as an original orchestral score by Gene Forrell.
John Ott shot the film over a 28-month period in California and Chicago, and utilized up to six cameras at a time to provide the time-lapse photography. The film's completed form was accompanied by narration as well as an original orchestral score by Gene Forrell.
Run Time
14 min 23 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
500 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Color Reversal Intermediate
Genre
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Sponsor/client
Main Credits
Ott, John Nash Jr. (is filmmaker)
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