The Cine Technician (1953-1956)

August 1955 CINE TECHNICIAN 125 General Council (Continued from page 124) FORTY-THREE NEW MEMBERS were accepted into A.C.T., all in accordance with the recommendations of the appropriate sections; in addition, twenty-one television members were accepted. A circular, amplifying the recently accepted policy that new entrants in TV should be accepted by the Executive without going through the sections, had been sent to all sections and shops. POLITICAL FUND GRANT of £2 2s. was made to the Hammersmith Labour Party towards the election expenses or Mrs. D. M. Heaks, an A.C.T. member at British Acoustic, who was recently elected to the Hammersmith Borough Council. DENLABS NIGHT STAFF: At a general meeting of the night staff, attended by Bessie Bond, the members expressed great dissatisfaction with the outcome of the new colour grades agreement, particular mention being made of engineers and chemical mixers who received no increases. This has been reported to Bert Craik, who has issued an explanatory circular and asked for details of any points which members want considered. NEW ORGANISER: The General Secretary reported that Wyndham Thomas had asked to be relieved of his engagement after four days, as he had been offered alternative employment in a post for which he applied at the same time as the A.C.T. vacancy. It was agreed to endorse the Secretary's action in agreeing that he be relieved of his duties forthwith. As the runner-up for the vacancy already had another job, it was agreed to defer advertising for an Organiser until after the holiday period; the Council would, however, welcome any suggestions, even temporary applicants, before then. • IT WAS ALSO AGREED to be represented at the annual conference of the Labour Research Department, for whose Executive Berk Craik was nominated ... to donate £5 5s. to the Theatre Royal, Stratford (London) ... to call for a report on the dissatisfaction of Dress Designers when production companies used outside contractors ... to thank Ivor Montagu for a report on the World Peace Assembly, Helsinki . . . that Bert Craik should discuss organisational problems at M.G.M. Studios with the Shop Steward . . . that the General Secretary should devise a formula to make sure that there was uniformity on the acceptance of new members under Rule 10 (c) ... that owing to short notice A.C.T. could not send representatives to the World Festival of Youth, Warsaw, but that we should welcome a report later. SITUATIONS VACANT The engagement of persons answering these advertisements must be made through a Local Office of the Ministry of Labour or a Scheduled Employment Agency if the applicant is a man aged 18-64 inclusive, or a woman aged 18-59 inclusive, unless he or she or the Employment is excepted from the provisions of the Notification of Vacancies Order, 1952. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS THE NIGERIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE requires the following staff on contract for 12/24 months in the first instance: (A) DIRECTOR/SCRIPTWRITER Salary scale £807 rising to £1,719 a year. (B) EDITOR Salary scale £807 rising to £1,557 a year. (C) INVESTIGATOR /EDITOR Salary scale £807 rising to £1,557 a year. (D) RECORDING ENGINEER Salary scale £807 rising to £1,453 a year. Commencing salary for each post according to experience in scales shown, which include expatriation pav. Gratuity at rate of £100/£150 a year. Outfit allowance' £60. Free passages for officer and wife. Assistance towards cost of children's passages or grant up to £150 annually for their maintenance in U.K. Liberal leave on full salary. Candidates must have had at least 5 years' experience in both 16mm. and 35mm. film production with reputable film production units, and should preferably have experience uf filming under tropical conditions. Candidates for (A) will be required to write and direct documentary films of educational and instructional character and to write commentaries. Candidates for (B) will be required to edit such films to final stage and should be able to lay dialogue, commentary, music, and effects tracks and have experience of magnetic tape recordings. Candidates for (C) must be able to write clear and concise production reports and be fully conversant with 35mm. and 16mm. editing and matching sound to picture. They must be able to edit rush prints and assist in final editing with the Director and Editor. Candidates for (D) should be familiar with, and capable of maintaining and servicing, all types of magnetic and optical recording equipment including Levers Rich and G.B. Kalee Ferrosonic magnetic recorders. Duties include recording and mixing dialogue, music, commentary, and effects, both in studio and on location. Write to the Crown Agents, 4 Millbank, London, S.W.I. State age, name in block letters, full qualifications and experience and quote for post (A) M3B '35374/CY, for post (B) M3B/35378/CY, for post (C) M3B/35002/CY, and for post (D) M3B/35344/CY. • MERLIN • FILMS and FACILITIES Television and Documentary Films SCRIPT TO SCREEN A PRODUCTION STAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE SOUND SYSTEM RECORDING DUBBING MOBILE RECORDING CHANNELS CAMERAS Newall & Newman Sinclairs DAYLIGHT CUTTING ROOMS ■ PREVIEW THEATRE 16 & 35 mm. • RCA MAGNETIC RECORDING EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE SHORTLY THE MERLIN FILM Co. Ltd. CLAPHAM PARK STUDIOS, LONDON, S.W.4 Telephone MAC 1082-3