Monotype Films
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- Date
- 1965
- Length
- 24:00
- Description
This film was created to explain how to properly care and maintain a Monotype Casting Machine mould block (where the molten hot-metal is cast into the matrices).
For anyone interested in the inner-workings of the Monotype Casting Machine, there is a great, slow-motion explanation with parts of the machine in clear plastic so you can see how it functions.
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- Date
- 1955?
- Length
- 28:00
- Description
The Monotype is a wonder of mechanics and engineering and in this film you will see the process of manufacturing the Monotype from beginning to end.
The film starts by showing the Salfords, UK train station and entrance into the Monotype factory, then shows all of the milling, drilling, cutting, and casting required to make the casting machine. After that, we see the keyboard and paper-punch apparatus being constructed.
The film ends with footage of testing and calibrating the machine and images of the Monotypes being shipped all over the world.
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- Date
- 1958
- Length
- 38:00
- Topics
- Description
Has your Monotype ever produced low-quality type and you can’t figure out why? This film was created to show you how to properly maintain your Monotype Casting Machine to cast perfect type, every time.
The film features an easy-to-understand series of diagrams showing how the Monotype casts type from molten metal as well as the correct way to clean dross out of your type metal. It is as exciting as it sounds!
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- Date
- 1963
- Length
- 38:00
- Topics
- Description
Learn all about the ‘Monophoto’ Filmsetter from Monotype. This machine attempts to bridge the gap in typesetting from the hot metal machines to the “new and exciting” world of photo typesetting.
Using light-sensitive paper, a photographic lens, and photo type matrices, the Monotype casts type that can be used for offset printing instead of the old, hot-metal process.
See diagrams of the machine, dark room processing, and in-depth explanation of paste-up techniques.
(note: audio is missing for the first 35 seconds)
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- Date
- 1925
- Length
- 58:30
- Description
This silent film starts with a brief overview of the Monotype Works buildings as well as the company homes for workers. See hundreds of Monotypes being built in the factory from raw materials to the casting machine and keyboards.
At 33:25, His Majesty the King, Duke of York (whom “The King’s Speech” was based on) visits the Monotype factory. He inspects the workers and factory and then learns how to type on a Monotype keyboard.
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- Date
- 1968
- Length
- 13:55
- Description
This film was created to convince printing and typesetting shops to send their employees to the school to learn Monotype skills.
After a strange and quite romantically awkward beginning, this film showcases the Monotype School in London where students can learn the skills required to operate a Monotype keyboard for casting or photo typesetting.