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August, 1934
T h e INTERNATIONAL PHOT 0 G R A PH-ER
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The construction of sets is varied. In Picture No. 1, wooden frames were covered with dyed cloth, the tacks concealed inside the joints. This type of set has become popular since the advent of sound ; the cloth allows the sound impulses to pass through and thereby reduces reverberation.
In Picture No. 2, the pilasters are of wood veneer, covered with marbleized paper ; the large opening, drapes and rug help to balance the sound absorption and reverberation to a natural condition.
In Picture No. 3, the set is a veritable sound box, except for the doors and ceiling openings. With this condition it is necessary to use cloth covered frames in order to take care of excessive reverberation.
In Picture No. 4, we have almost an outdoor condition which is ideal for most types of construction. The
Lower— Left No. 3. Right No. 4.
columns and rondo are made of wood ; the walls are of plyboard to keep the music alive and the cloth back drop acts as a slight absorbent to reverberation, but passes most of the sound freely. Nearly all the walls and parts of sets are easily moved or put back into place as required.
Sets seldom have ceilings, for this opening above is a great help to electricians as well as the sound engineers. Nearly all spotlight platforms are hung from the trusses in the roof. This leaves the stage floor clear for action when the walls are moved out of the way.
Characterization and construction of motion picture settings require imagination and creative force of the finest art minds in the world. Here, indeed, is a class of studio employees whose great efforts and invention are second to none.
ANNOUNCING NEW EXPOSURE METER
Photo Utilities, Inc., 152 West 42nd St., New York City, is announcing the new Photoscop exposure meter. 1 he Photoscop is in many respects a radical departure from the type of electric cell meter we have become accustomed to. To begin with, a tremendous range of exposures is possible so that true readings can Be made in very unfavorable light, even at small diaphragm lens stops. Secondly, it is usable for any type and make of camera, either still or movie. Two sets of lens diaphragm openings are had at a twist of a ring, the English system or the Continental. Shutter speeds are calibrated for movie cameras, still cameras, and the Leica. In brief, the Photoscop is a really universal meter.
It gives direct readings accurately in an oblong window which faces the user as he holds it at about waistlevel. A leather strap is fitted to the meter so that it may be carried suspended from around the neck. It is thus possible to read the meter without even using one hand to hold it. The meter casing is of rugged metal, and offers a dust-proof housing for the interior of the meter.
Technical aspects of the Photoscop will be found in the advertisement in this issue. Because of the universal capabilities of the Photoscop, it would appear to be destined to become one of the most popular and important meters of its type in a short while. Why not write to Photo Utilities, Inc., 152 West 42nd St., New York City for further details?
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