ELEMENTARY TYPING 1970s CLASSROOM TEACHING FILM UNDERWOOD TYPEMASTER MANUAL TYPEWRITER 15494
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Produced by Moreland-Latchford Productions, Ltd this informational film from 1971 titled “Elementary Typing” teaches the basics of becoming a good typist. The film features a manual Typemaster, a trade name used by Underwood as far back as the 1930s. This version of the machine featured both red and black ribbons. An electric version is seen at 9:00.
The film is broken down into different sections that focus on different elements of typing from the rhythmic beat of typing to optimal hand positioning as well as how to set up a typewriter. “Elementary Typing” is part of a larger film series related to the art of typing with other titles including “Posture and the Keyboard,” “First Step Typing,” “Machine Techniques,” and “Remedial Typing.” Advisors for the creation of the film include James Treliving Commercial Coordinator North York Board of Education, J.T. Albani East York Board of Education, Sheila Wright Etobicoke Board of Education, and Ronald Thelander Director of Audio-Visual Aids Metropolitan Separate School Board, Toronto. In addition, the film was directed by Rod Maxwell and written by Robert Browning and featured Alex Veltman as the cameraman, Carl Connell as editor, Joe Hayward as production head, and James McCormick as executive producer.
Pink illustrated typewriter on navy blue background (0:09). Outline of topics covered (0:17). A: early rhythm and reading - metronome and hands typing in the background (0:22). Aerial view of hands typing on an 197X Underwood Typemaster model typewriter (0:42). Camera pans words typed on a page (1:27). Close-up of letters being printed onto a page (1:36). Woman sitting at desk typing quickly (2:24). B: Paper Insertion - close-up of typewriter and hand setting the paper guide at the correct place on the paper table (2:35). Explanation of correct form and technique for holding and inserting paper (2:58-4:23). Explanation of paper removal (4:26). Badminton player returning various shots (4:41). Close-up of hands on the typewriter emphasizing the art of positioning (5:07). C: The Shift - explanation of the shift key (5:15-6:30). D: The Carriage Return - close-up of the device (6:32). The woman types and uses the carriage return (6:46-9:00). The Electric Typewriter - comparison between 197X Underwood Type Master manual model and Underwood 765 Type Master electric model typewriter (9:04). Difference between typing strategies (10:03). Benefits of using an electric machine (10:20). Closing credits (11:35).
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I had a coworker who learned how to type this way. She said she typed over 100 words/minute. When she typed on a computer keyboard it sounded like a mini gun firing.
@obroni
4 ай бұрын
My mother, who is now 90, learned to type kike this. She was fast and accurate. When she moved to a computer, she was amazing... once I finally got her to stop pressing "return" at the end of every line!
I already was playing piano when I took typing class in 8th grade in 1971. Consequently, I was a “natural” at typing. I remember the teacher had us type to the rhythm of music on a record she played. The keys were all blank so no way to cheat! I’m still a great touch typist but now with computers instead of typewriters.
@knife-wieldingspidergod5059
2 жыл бұрын
Why were all the keys blank?
@isaacogunmuko3947
11 ай бұрын
@@knife-wieldingspidergod5059That way students wouldn't look down at the keyboard.
I was one of about 4 guys in a class of 30 when I took typing in the 10th grade in 1969. My typing teacher was also the wife of my gym teacher. Now I’m typing this using just my thumbs! What would my teacher say?!
@alphaomega8373
2 жыл бұрын
Head up! Bruce!
@cokeforever
2 жыл бұрын
that you are also uninteresting ;)
@lewiemcneely9143
2 жыл бұрын
I'd say GOOD FOR YOU!
@gabriellang7998
2 жыл бұрын
He would say: "Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow!" or maybe even Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff!".
@robothunter1035
2 жыл бұрын
Uh . . . "Stop using your thumbs?"
Yup … one of the few guys to take this course back in 1975/ grade 10. Ended up passing with a 36 wpm average. Came in handy as an MP when I joined the army and had to type reports…. Lol
I had typing in HS and college. To me it was like playing piano. I loved the IBM Selectric typewriters. I have 5 of them....
Typewriters used to be as expensive as a computer. I was fascinated with them up to when I was 14 but thought more of it them like a toy. If computers never would have come along they would be highly valueble today. Thank God for modern computers they stopped a lot of people from dying from loneliness.
Learned how to type in the USAF in the mid-70s on a Royal. Made using a computer keyboard later on very easy.
I learned typewriting on an antique Underwood [manual] typewriter when I was 12 years old. The typewriting techniques and typewriter uses depicted in this show are the best ways to avoid needless problems and the typewriting methods are appropriate today for using a microcomputer. There is no need to exert oneself by keyboarding faster than one is able to do, but fairly slow but steady rhythmic keystrokes with the goal of accuracy in mind will raise the keyboarding speed without trying hard.
Dang! very old school! I remember having a typewriting class in Jr. High School in 86' Back then it was mostly 80% chicks and 20% dudes. Those were manual ones, not the fancy IBM Selectrics that the offices used. I'm old, I guess. Yep! I'm old.
@mamalinhager
2 жыл бұрын
I took typing in '58 or '59 lol
It is nice to see a Canadian vintage film on typing technique.
I never took it and am glad of it but I sure thank the Lord for Word Processors!
Cool! I miss typewriters
Well, I never thought typing would be like playing the piano. :-P
They were still showing this in 1990's in Mississippi schools! Before the casinos, we had other gems like Wordsmith & School House Rock as well. I am still a hunt & peck typer...but really really fast.
As a junior I could use both index fingers on each hand...shift and type very well... glad for the invention...⌨️
Man, these paper screen computers are sure complicated.
@knife-wieldingspidergod5059
2 жыл бұрын
And Backspace doesn't erase anything!
I am waiting for the typewriter to come back in hipster's fashion again.
@josephbanks7937
Ай бұрын
They already did lol
I took typing in HS (60's) used the electric typewriter some. Later in the Army they would ask if anyone here knows how to type, OH, NO! don't raise your hand you will be stuck inside.
Will a faster BPM like 200, 400, 600, or 800, require more keystrokes for each tick. Would a 200 BPM metronome tick after typing 2 keys?
1967 movie.
I REMEMBER HAVING A TYPING CLASS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND HATED THE TEACHERS WHO TAUGHT TYPING CLASS
@alphaomega8373
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they always had the worst bodies.
@CowSaysMooMoo
2 жыл бұрын
Apparently they never taught you the CAPS LOCK key had **2** uses.
@isaacogunmuko3947
11 ай бұрын
@@CowSaysMooMooThe Caps lock should only be used when typing multiple capital letters.
@CowSaysMooMoo
11 ай бұрын
@@isaacogunmuko3947 I think you missed my sarcastic humor
Typing class would have been better if the machines were of better quality. It's hard to learn on a crappy machine. Or maybe it was the distraction of a class full of girls.
cornelius haha
no two finger bangers here. Pro vs jv.