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The article presents the views of makers of the documentary film "Deep Sea Endeavor" regarding the production of the film. Director Ferdinand Fairfax describes the drilling ship featured in the film. Cameraman Mike Delaney offers details of the photography of the film, including the helicopter sequences.

The article focuses on the development of Super 8, cameras and new camera films towards a professional status. They have been developed and improved with the specific intention of reaching the more serious film maker. They are experimented by the film makers both for the conventional projection screen and for television transmission by broadcasting companies. The production method for making Super 8 release prints is still by the reduction printing process from larger gauge subjects.

The article provides information on the "British Kinematograph, Sound and Television Society Journal." Several changes undergone by the journal are cited in line with the expansion of the Society's membership and activities. The effects of the journal's progressive policy on the Society's Sponsor and Ordinary membership and readership are also mentioned.

The article offers information on the use of light emitting diode (LED) in film marking. Developmental research on LED semiconductors undertaken by Ferranti is discussed. LED's capacities and packing densities are provided. Binary marking made by LED through monolithic process is also discussed. LED application using alphanumeric array is also presented.

The author focuses on the periodical's aim to expand its content. He explains that a monthly technical information page will be added because the committee of the journal feels that it will be of value to members of the British Kinematograph, Sound & Television Society (BKSTS). He states that it is important for the committee that the members take part in the rapidly expanding activities of the BKSTS by communicating in the form of local news items, feature article, or personal experiences on technical matters.

The article focuses on the development of Super 8 gauge film. It relates the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to its development. The author stresses that when the first standard 8mm sound projector of conventional design was marketed over 8 years ago, professional film makers took a serious look at Standard 8 film. However, Standard 8 was phased out and was replaced by Super 8 gauge film. Other information relative to the matter are provided.

The article focuses on "Guide to the Specification and Purchase of Wired Distribution Systems for Educational Television," published by the Industrial Council for Educational and Training Technology (ICETT). ICETT is an association of manufacturers, publishers, distributors and systems consultants involved with equipment, materials techniques and buildings. The guide is aimed at assisting people in education and training fields who propose to purchase and use television distribution systems.