Video showing how Gutenberg-era movable type printing press works?
October 22, 2011 12:44 PM Subscribe
Purpose: use in a middle school classroom. Ideally, I'd like to find a relatively short video available online that gives a simple explanation of how moveable type works, and shows the mechanics of actually printing with one. I'd also consider buying a DVD, if it's really excellent.
Response by poster: Good point. Depends on how good it is, I guess! If there were a five minute video showing the basics of how the printing press works, that'd be great. If there's a 20 minute video that shows more detail and isn't boring, I'd consider using that too.
posted by SpiralT at 1:07 PM on October 22, 2011
posted by SpiralT at 1:07 PM on October 22, 2011
Vimeo is a great source for shorts that cover all sorts of subject matter:
"Letterpress" by Naomie Ross
posted by R_Kamidees at 2:17 PM on October 22, 2011
"Letterpress" by Naomie Ross
posted by R_Kamidees at 2:17 PM on October 22, 2011
Best answer: Here's someone demo-ing replica Gutenberg printing press for schoolchildren. About 10 minutes.
One of Gutenberg's key innovations was a process for the quick production of the type itself. Maybe you could look for something that demonstrates that as well?
posted by carter at 3:05 PM on October 22, 2011
One of Gutenberg's key innovations was a process for the quick production of the type itself. Maybe you could look for something that demonstrates that as well?
posted by carter at 3:05 PM on October 22, 2011
Best answer: The new series, 'Stephen Fry's Word World' just had a good episode about writing. You could use a chunk of this about printing. It also includes information on earlier Chinese block printing. You could use a chunk of this either only about the printing...from about 29 min in to about 35 min, or include the Chinese information at well, that starts about 20 min in. Though, if you had the time, the whole ep is great.
posted by Caravantea at 3:15 PM on October 22, 2011
posted by Caravantea at 3:15 PM on October 22, 2011
Response by poster: You guys are awesome - thank you! I think I'm going to show parts of those last two videos. I like the overall demo in the video carter posted, but I want them to get the details of the type being set that're shown in the Stephen Fry video. (Can't wait to watch the rest of that series, too!)
posted by SpiralT at 11:05 PM on October 22, 2011
posted by SpiralT at 11:05 PM on October 22, 2011
Best answer: Here's another one. Type casting is from 4:30 on. Now I'm thinking of doing something with these myself ...
posted by carter at 7:57 AM on October 23, 2011
posted by carter at 7:57 AM on October 23, 2011
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posted by rhizome at 12:45 PM on October 22, 2011