Scientist Explains Computer
At the dawn of the computer era, a scientist describes a new system that can track flights in progress and show information on a screen. He sits at a console, lights flashing on a dark screen as he talks to the camera. Various CUs show data as it appears on the screen. The scientist points a light "gun" at screen. CU of "gun" pointing at camera.
| Identifier | CLIP-11063 |
| Duration | 3 min, 16 sec |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Date | 1957 |
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