Ephemeral Films

Ephemeral films are non-fiction films usually made for educational, industrial, or promotional purposes. The two classic ephemeral film collections found on the Archive are the Prelinger Archives and AV Geeks.

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Ephemeral VHS

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Photographing QuickTime VR Scenes

Aug 12, 2013 08/13

by Apple Computer, Inc.

eye 505

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comment 0

Guide to photographing QuickTime VR panoramas.
Topics: vhs, quicktime vr, virtual reality, software, photography
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

338 338

Mongolia: The Legacy of Chinggis Khan

Jun 12, 2013 06/13

by Asian Art Museum

eye 338

favorite 1

comment 0

Refers to an exhibit on Mongolia at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.... "Eternal Blue Heaven"
Topics: vhs, Asian Art, History
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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CALFED Bay Delta Program Overview

Apr 22, 2013 04/13

by David Donnenfield Productions

eye 155

favorite 0

comment 0

Informational video on water management in California.
Topics: vhs, ecology, estuary, water
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

694 694

America's Heroes

Oct 31, 2013 10/13

by Diamond Entertainment Corporation

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favorite 3

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"America. We call her 'land of opportunity' and the 'home of the brave'. And those extraordinary individuals who have dedicated their lives to country, honor, and excellence, we proudly call true American heroes. Many of our heroes were born of humble origin. some suffered great personal tragedy. But each was destined to author his or her own chapter in American history...."
Topics: vhs, Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, Harry S. Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F....
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

344 344

Heavy Water: Mavericks Winter 94/95

Oct 9, 2013 10/13

by Heavy Waters

eye 344

favorite 2

comment 0

"Alaskan storm swells combined with 50 degree water and treacherous rocks make Mavericks one of the heaviest surf spots in the world. Heavy Water brings you over 30 minutes of local and professional surfers taking on the challenge."
Topics: vhs, Jeff Clark, Jay Moriarty, Mark Foo, Brock Little Matt Ambrose, Peter Mel
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Planet Insect

Apr 29, 2013 04/13

by Hillmann and Carr Inc.

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favorite 1

comment 0

Short video on Smithsonian Insect Exhibit. Presented by The O. Orkin Insect Zoo.
Topics: vhs, entomology, education
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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U.S. Citizenship: "A Dream Come True" Vietnamese

Jul 15, 2013 07/13

by International Channel

eye 259

favorite 0

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Instructional tape on applying for US Citizenship.
Topics: vhs, citizenship, immigration, vietnam, usa
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Savory And Sweet Galettes

May 20, 2013 05/13

by KQED Video

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favorite 1

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"Academy Chef-Instructor Michael Kalanty will demonstrate both sweet and savory varieties of this French favorite including Individual Apple-Potato Galettes with Goat Cheese, and Pear Frangipane Galette. He will also make Pâté Brisée." -- description from box.
Topics: vhs, cooking, california culinary academy
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

2,819 2.8K

My Trip With Dad On The California Skunk Train

Mar 12, 2013 03/13

by Learn and Discover

eye 2,819

favorite 7

comment 0

"Ride up in the thundering locomotive with Matthew and the Skunk Train fireman and engineer as the journey through the Giant Redwoods on one of America's finest historic steam trains!"-- description from box.
Topics: vhs, trains
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

2,096 2.1K

Lilias! Yoga for Better Health: Body Mind Spirit

Jun 19, 2013 06/13

by Lilias Folan

eye 2,096

favorite 7

comment 1

"No matter what your age or fitness level, Lilias will stretch you to new levels of vitality, relaxation, and flexibility in these two 30-minute classes. Start today in the comfort of your own home-its fun, easy, and best of all it only takes 30 minutes a day!"
( 1 reviews )
Topics: vhs, Yoga
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Machu Picchu Revealed

Aug 2, 2013 08/13

by Mary Lee Nolan, Phd

eye 599

favorite 5

comment 0

Documentary featuring the sacred site of Machu-Picchu
Topics: vhs, Machu Picchu, history, Inca civilization
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

A/V Geeks

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STS-74 Crew Training, Part A: Landing/Egress

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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favorite 1

comment 0

(May 1, 1995) See the STS-74 astronauts being trained for landing and egress in this 8 minute video. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-74, training

A/V Geeks

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STS-63 Post-flight Presentation

Jan 12, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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Space Shuttle flight 67 (STS-63), narrated by the astronauts (20 minutes). Launch: February 3, 1995. Crew: James D. Wetherbee, Eileen Collins, Michael Foale, Ph.D., Janice E. Voss, Ph.D., Bernard A. Harris, Jr., M.D., Vladimir G. Titov. Vehicle: Discovery. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-63

A/V Geeks

286 286

STS-73 Crew Training, Part A: Post Landing Egress

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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favorite 1

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(June 25, 1995) This 10-minute video shows the the crew of STS-73 training for post landing egress using the FFT (Full Fuselage Trainer) shuttle mock-up. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-73

A/V Geeks

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STS-67 Mission Highlights Resource Tape

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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(May 10, 1995) The Space Shuttle Mission, STS-67, is highlighted in this video. Flight crew (Stephen S. Oswald (Commander), William G. Gregory (Pilot), Tamara E. Jernigan, Wendy B. Lawrence, John M. Grunfeld (Mission Specialists), Samuel T. Durrance, and Ronald A. Parise (Payload Specialists)) prelaunch and launch activities, EVA activities with payload deployment and retrieval (ASTRO-2 and WUPPE (Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photo Polarimeter Experiment)), spaceborne experiments (astronomical...
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-67

A/V Geeks

294 294

STS-69 Crew Training, Part A: Bailout

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 294

favorite 0

comment 0

(May 22, 1995) This 9-minute video shows the bailout training for the STS-69 shuttle astronauts. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-69

A/V Geeks

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Robotics

Feb 9, 2011 02/11

by NASA

eye 820

favorite 5

comment 0

Highlights of ongoing NASA research in science, mathematics, and technology for students and teachers of grades 5-12. This program's emphasis is robotics. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, robotics

A/V Geeks

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STS-63 Mission Highlights Resource Tape

Jan 12, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 325

favorite 1

comment 0

(April 6, 1995) This video (JSC1472) contains important visual events including launch, SPARTAN 204, SPACEHAB-03, CGP/ODERACS, and the rendezvous with the MIR Space Station, along with onboard activities, and landing. Also included are air-to-ground transmission between the crew and Mission, and various earthviews. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-63, SPARTAN

A/V Geeks

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STS-73 Crew Training, Part B: EVA Prep

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 252

favorite 0

comment 0

This 7-minute video shows astronauts from STS-73 being prepped for their EVA. The video mostly shows them putting on the required spacesuits. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-73, training, EVA

A/V Geeks

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STS-67 Special Events Resource Tape, Part 3

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 267

favorite 1

comment 0

(April 18, 1995) Representatives of the the United States Navel Academy interview the astronauts of STS-67 while they are in orbit. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-67

A/V Geeks

562 562

Biology & Space Exploration: Life Support Systems In Space

Jan 31, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 562

favorite 2

comment 0

This sixth and final video in NASA’s Biology & Space series outlines the potential hazards faced by astronauts on space missions and describes the equipment required for survival in environments hostile to life. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, biology

A/V Geeks

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STS-67 Special Events Rescource Tape, Part 1

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 225

favorite 0

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(April 18, 1995) Astronauts onboard STS-67 are interviewed by WKRC-TV while in orbit. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-67

A/V Geeks

610 610

STS-61 Hubble Facts

Jan 12, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 610

favorite 0

comment 0

(July 21, 1995) This is a 51-minute film archival compilation tape from the STS-61 Hubble Servicing Mission which launched in December 1993. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, Hubble telescope, STS-61, space shuttle

A/V Geeks

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STS-67 Special Events Rescource Tape, Part 4

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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favorite 0

comment 0

(April 18, 1995) CNN interviews astronauts in orbit aboard STS-67. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-67

A/V Geeks

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STS-67 Special Events Resource Tape, Part 2

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 185

favorite 0

A/V Geeks

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STS-74 Crew Training, Part B: Mir Undocking

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

eye 358

favorite 1

comment 0

See the crew of STS-74 being trained to undock the Mir space station in this 13-minute video. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-74, training

A/V Geeks

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STS-73 Crew Training, Part C: Operations/Malfunction

Jan 13, 2011 01/11

by NASA

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favorite 0

comment 0

(August 25, 1995) This 12 minute video shows the crew of STS-73 being trained. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, space shuttle, STS-73, training

A/V Geeks

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Biology & Space Exploration, Program 4: Musculoskeletal System In Space

Feb 3, 2011 02/11

by NASA; Ames Research Center

eye 493

favorite 2

comment 0

This program is fourth in NASA’s Biology & Space Exploration series. Discusses changes that occur in our musculoskeletal system in the absence of weight bearing and countermeasures developed to reduce the effects of these changes. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, life sciences

A/V Geeks

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Biology & Space Exploration, Program 1: Origin and Early Evolution of Life

Feb 3, 2011 02/11

by NASA; Ames Research Center

eye 1,276

favorite 5

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The first program in NASA’s Biology and Space Exploration series explores Earth’s early stages of existence and the theories proposed to explain the evolution of life on Earth. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC .
Topics: NASA, biology

Ephemeral VHS

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The Other Angels

Jun 18, 2013 06/13

by Patricia L. Walsh

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favorite 0

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Dedication of the Women's Vietnam Memorial. "Washington has opened the door to Vietnam. The Other Angels will open your heart to is people."
Topics: vhs, David Emrich, Paul Conly, Tribeca Film Center, Angelika Film Center
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

6,059 6.1K

How To Be A Ballerina

Aug 30, 2013 08/13

by Paul Lowin

eye 6,059

favorite 27

comment 1

"...this fun and informative video demonstrates some simple but beautiful ballet movements that you can learn at home..."
( 1 reviews )
Topics: vhs, Royal Academy of Dance, Sleeping Beauty, juvenile, ballet
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Balls Bands And Bars With Marti Boutin

Sep 30, 2013 09/13

by Swain Film and Video

eye 495

favorite 1

comment 0

"This video will show you a fun, safe and effective aquatic fitness class using inexpensive equipment."-- description from box.
Topics: vhs, aquatic, fitness, workout
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Buttmaster

Apr 16, 2013 04/13

by Thighmaster

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favorite 18

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"Buttmaster does for your butt what Thighmaster did for your thighs"-- description from box.
Topics: vhs, workout, Butt
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Mother Goose Workout

Jul 25, 2013 07/13

by Victory Multimedia

eye 901

favorite 4

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"Mother Goose Workout takes youngsters through an extensive 30 minute exercise routine that's certain to keep them fit, trim and entertained."-- description from box. Ages 2-6.
Topics: vhs, children, exercise
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

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Thunderbolt:The Story of One American Fighter Bomber Group

May 8, 2013 05/13

by War Department

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"The P-47 Thunderbolt was a fighter bomber. It had one engine, one man, one bomb on each wing and carried extra fuel tanks. The Allied Air Forces had one objective which was to destroy the Nazi supply lines by bombing the railroad conduits and bridges behind the enemy lines.
Topics: vhs. "Operation Strangle", German, Italian Campaign
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

3,776 3.8K

WAR In The Pacific

May 1, 2013 05/13

by World War II Pacific Theater U.S. Gov't Documentary Films

eye 3,776

favorite 7

comment 1

"The Tarawa Atol was located on the outer fringe of Japan's Pacific defense in the Gilbert Islands....At Daylight, American Navel vessels pounded Tarawa with high explosives for four solid hours....American troops carry the War in Japan's bases, payback for Pearl Harbor is the battle cry....
( 1 reviews )
Topics: vhs, Marshall Islands, Angaur
Source: VHS Panasonic AG-1980>Panasonic DMR-E30>CDR via OSX

Ephemeral VHS

2,970 3.0K

LIFE IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM; VOLUME I; THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED

May 21, 2013 05/13

by XL Productions, Paris France

eye 2,970

eye 391

favorite 1

comment 0

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In addition to these classic collections, you may view guidance films from the post-World War II British government, drive-in movie intermission ads, and videos documenting the history of San Francisco from 1906 to the early 21st Century. Many of these films are available for free download.

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Addeddate: 2006-06-02 23:58:25

Collection: movies

Identifier: ephemera

Mediatype: collection

Nav_order: 330

Num_subcollections: 15

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Publicdate: 2006-06-02 23:59:23

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