Film Number |
3236 |
Title |
THIS IS COLOUR |
Producer |
ICI |
Date |
1942 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
24 mins 22 secs |
Description |
After a section on how colours are perceived, a description of refraction and examples of the substances and objects that are artificially coloured, the film describes the process by which dyes are manufactured. Hebridean farmers are seen using plants to make dyes, and the scientists at ICI's laboratories are shown developing dyes for fabrics, wallpaper and other products. The final section of the film stresses the importance of colour to people, and ends with a psychedelic display. |
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