What Is a Computer? (Original title)
Date: 1970 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Stan Hayward
Synopsis: A lighthearted look at what a computer can and cannot do, and how it works.Synopsis: Animated cartoon explaining the basics of computing - input, output, memory, programming, logic, etc.
Genres: Animation, Instructional film/TV programme
Subject: Computers
Releases
Date: 1970Country: United KingdomRelease type: Non-TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundAspect ratio: 1.375:1Runtime: 18 mins 00 secs - Length: 681 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Sound Services
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-163479
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523778
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523780
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Digital materials(1)
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-23348
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Film materials(9)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 681 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1127554
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-30220
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-163479
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1614923
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-377474
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523778
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523780
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: C-1614877
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523630
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Date: 1970 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirector: Stan Hayward
Synopsis: A lighthearted look at what a computer can and cannot do, and how it works.Synopsis: Animated cartoon explaining the basics of computing - input, output, memory, programming, logic, etc.
Genres: Animation, Instructional film/TV programme
Subject: Computers
Releases
Date: 1970Country: United KingdomRelease type: Non-TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundAspect ratio: 1.375:1Runtime: 18 mins 00 secs - Length: 681 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Sound Services
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-163479
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523778
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523780
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Digital materials(1)
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-23348
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Film materials(9)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 681 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-1127554
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-30220
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1970BFI identifier: N-163479
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1614923
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-377474
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523778
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523780
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: SafetySound: SoundBFI identifier: C-1614877
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1969BFI identifier: N-523630
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film