Solar System (2nd Ed) (1977)

Name: Solar System (2nd Ed)
Director: Thomas G. Smith
Released: 1977
Duration: 17 min

1977 · Short film · 17 min · dir. Thomas G. Smith

Synopsis

A tour of the solar system built from models, graphics and travelling mattes; Tom Smith's 1977 educational film, made before his work heading the special-effects team at Industrial Light and Magic.

Synopsis, reviewed

Details

Director: Thomas G. Smith
Running time: 17 minutes
Internet Archive item: solar_system_1977

Subjects on the Internet Archive

space
universe
Industrial Light and Magic
ILM

Cast & crew

Thomas G. Smith Director

Reviews on the Internet Archive

★★★★★ · They don't make em' like they used to. · ej23 · 2009-11-17

Watching this movie reminds me of how much I used to enjoy watching documentaries and educational films. It's too bad documentaries like this are not made, or at least shown too often. Now a days we are forced to watched, "rating driven" fodder, that seems to be intended for the "numb" or those lacking normal brain function. Oh well, I guess who should have seen it coming. Maybe one day, the aesthetic and tone of this film, will make a come back.