Eames, Ray

The films of Charles & Ray Eames by Charles Eames( visu )
15 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide
Charles and Ray Eames are among the finest American designers. A husband and wife team they made more than 75 films. Here are five videos that are part of a collection of these classic films.

Powers of ten a film dealing with the relative size of things in the universe and the effect of adding another zero( visu )
2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 116 libraries worldwide
Dealing with scale, proportion and dimension, the film moves in real time over a course of 40 powers of ten, from the cosmic distances of the universe to the heart of the atom. Some techniques used are classical and radio astronomy; large-format aerial, mapping, and satellite photography; X-ray diffraction analysis; and models.

The world of Franklin and Jefferson : an exhibition [British Museum, 17 September to 16 November, 1975 by Charles Eames( Book )
12 editions published between 1975 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 106 libraries worldwide
Traces the interlocking careers of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Presents the background and accomplishments of these two men.

The Films of Charles and Ray Eames. Volume 1, Powers of ten( visu )
4 editions published between 1989 and 2000 in English and held by 104 libraries worldwide
Presents two versions of Charles and Ray Eames film, Powers of ten, which illustrate the relative size of things in the physical universe. Each takes the viewer from the earth to the outer galaxies, showing the increase of time and distance in increments of ten, then, returning to earth, proceed from the human scale into the microworld of cells, DNA molecules, and the carbon atom.

The films of Charles and Ray Eames. Volume two( visu )
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 102 libraries worldwide
'Toccata for toy trains' is a trip through a world of antique toys, and toy trains. 'House : after five years of living' illustrates the home and studio designed and built by Charles Eames on a hill in California overlooking the ocean. 'Lucia chase vignette' follows a sister chasing her brother through the Eames house and vicinity. 'Kaleidoscope jazz chair' is a kaleidoscopic tour of the Eames office, featuring their multicolored chairs. 'The Black ships' illustrates Commodore Perry's 1853 naval expedition to Japan through Japanese prints. In 'Atlas,' a map of the Roman Empire expands and contracts, encapsulating the ebb and flow of the Empire's history. 'Blacktop : a story of the washing of a school play yard' focuses on the patterns and abstractions created by the soapy water.

The films of Charles & Ray Eames. Volume 6( visu )
3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 98 libraries worldwide
The 1st film is a record of Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. The 2nd film traces the design and development of S-73, the Sofa Compact. The 3rd film presents the feel of Babbage's Difference Engine, the mechanical antecedent of the electronic computer. The 4th film is on an important concept in algebra. The 5th film conveys the mathematcial concept of exponents. The 6th film presents footage of the Eames' Solar Do-Nothing Machine. The 7th film is a model, in film form, of the National Aquarium design. The 7th film presents a parade of robots, floating bulls' heads, toy soldiers, and more.

The films of Charles and Ray Eames. Vol. 5( visu )
3 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 82 libraries worldwide
Tops: These many tops are a classic Eames toy film. IMB at the fair: Shows the brilliant Eames/Saarinen IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World's fair. Computer glossary: Jargon of computers expresses something of their nature. Eames lounge chair: Assembly of the famous chair at hyperwarp speed. Expanding airport: Concise history of airports leading into Eero Saarinen's Dulles Airport concept. Kepler's laws: Bread as nutrition, craft, and culture. Polyorchis Haplus: Lyrical motion of a tiny sea creature. Tops (from Stars of jazz): Rarely seen precursor to the classic "Tops."

The films of Charles and Ray Eames. Vol. 3( visu )
3 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 80 libraries worldwide
The world of Franklin and Jefferson, uses the lives of Franklin and Jefferson as prisms through which to evoke colonial America.

Ecstasy( visu )
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 78 libraries worldwide
Hate (a comedy): One man. One chicken. No mercy. Mister smile: Everyone's ecstatic to get an invitation from Mister Smile. The closet: A killer comedy about two guys in the wrong place at the wrong time. Chuck: Chuck isn't really selling subscriptions-- he's after something a bit more substantial. Jimmy McGriff: Blues organist Jimmy McGriff tells the secret of winning over an audience. House: After 5 years of living in it, designers Charles & Ray Eames document their famous house. Bass on titles: The legendary designer speaks in depth about his title sequences. Smash: A fast moving essay on the rhythm of life. Three tricksters (coyote): Jeff Wood performs his piece deep in the Nevada wilderness. Scrub: She really likes to clean. Moods of the sea: Experimental documentary of the crashing sea set to Mendelssohn's Fingal's cave. Lovely day: A topless woman enthusiastically sings while accompanying herself on piano. Justice: agony or ecstasy: More than 30 segments of skateboarders' painful spills and amazing achievements, in random viewing order.

The films of Charles and Ray Eames. Vol. 4( visu )
4 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide
Design Q & A: One of the most concise, witty statements about design ever put on film. IBM Mathematics Peep Shows: Brilliant, fast-paced explorations of intriguing mathematical concepts. SX-70: Lively presentation of a revolutionary Land camera. Copernicus: Rich, beautifully photographed film evoking the astronomer's universe. Fiberglass Chairs: Exciting look at the initial design and production of these famous chairs. Goods: Discussion of "the new covetables" and look at one of the Eameses' legendary 3-screen slide shows.