James S. Hill

Modifylng Kodak’s Fun-Flash® for Theatrical Effects

Twice during each performance of the University of Toledo’s production of The Actor’s Nightmare, a recorded voice sternly warned the audience that the taking of pictures was not permitted. Those warnings were immediately followed by a sequence of flashes — from cameras hidden on the set and triggered remotely. Toledo student Lino Stavole’s suggestion that we might be able to use Kodak’s “throw-away” cameras for the flash effects was a gold mine! The tiny, inexpensive Kodak Fun Flashm has great potential for achieving many types of flash effects.

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FIGURE 1: FRONT VIEW OF KODAK’S ...

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