International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1950)

Revised Release Print Leader The following communication from the SMPTE anent release print leaders (IP for Sept., 1950, p. 25) should interest projectionists: "In July, we prematurely announced the availability of a newly proposed release print leader. Contrary to expectations, the first prints were found unsatisfactory after trial at a few of the New York television stations; consequently, another version was made up and prints were distributed to all of the Tv networks in New York. On September 8, Charles Townsend's subcommittee met and approved this version for limited trial distribution. "After consultation ... it was agreed to make up a fairly substantial quantity of both negatives and prints. All of those requesting samples as a result of the July announcement, as well as others known to «^^sr«^r^^s?sr^ffl^^^^^«^^^fc^st!Ksj-S %*%*%*%'^#**<^<^#****%****%*^l^^t»**^*^*<.*^i.**^*^*^*#**«Wi^il^^^ Jfcrg (Eljristmaa an& Sffllt&ag dmttngs a Ifappg 2faw fear LOCAL NO. 396 from Members of 1. A. T. S. E. LOCAL NO. 548 Paris, Texas Binghamton New York ^£^&^r«*S3r^a^sr«&^ ^^VVV^VVVVMVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV have an interest in this project, have now been supplied. Should Serve All Fields "There has been some concern among those responsible for this work that rather general distribution at this time may cause difficulties. It has been the hope from the start that one leader can be developed ^PROJECTORS HAVE EVERYTHING CENTURY'S high-efficiency projector with the NEW 4-inch diam. lens provides pictures of increased brightness and appeal—; for even the largest drive-in screens. CENTURY'S water-cooled aperture gives as much light with a 90 ampere arc as; other projectors using a 180 ampere arc and heat filters!— Reduce power cost— Get sharper pictures— Save film. CENTURY'S sealed, oil-less bearings and glass-hard gears reduce maintenance costs. No oil sprays or baths to mess up film or projection room. . tyou cat SEE <utd HEAR t&e di^tenccf CENTURY PROJECTION AND SOUND SYSTEMS See your dealer or write for information PROJECTOR CORPORATION New York, N. Y. WodctA. Mo*t Paiue^ui SaatUakt The METRO-LITE high-intensity carbon arc spotlight comes in two models: — • MODEL ME 4 1 25 Amps D.C. 100 ft. to 400 ft. throw. • MODEL ME 5 "Vaudeville" 60 to 85 Amps D.C. 75 ft. to 250 ft. throw. METRO-LITE Literature available on both units upon request to GENARCO, Inc. 36-56 b 34th St., Long Island City 6, N. Y. which will serve the theater, Tv and the 16-mm fields equally as well. If the trial leaders now being distributed should get into general use, it would certainly mean the existence of two leaders ' and the possibility of considerable confusion; therefore, a letter was sent with each sample, requesting the recipients to use the leaders only for experimental purposes and to withhold any wider use until the committee has had an opportunity to review all comments." Altec Service For Videofilm Servicing of the new General Precision Laboratory "Videofilm" theater television system (IP for Nov., p. 15) will be handled by Altec Service Corp., according to Walter Green, president of National Theater Supply Co., which will distribute the equipment. Videofilm has aroused much interest in exhibitor circles following its successful demonstrations at the TESMA show in Chicago, at the TOA meeting in Houston, and before the SMPTE at Lake Placid, N. Y. Altec is very well known to exhibitors through their many years of service of theater sound systems. Not the least of their qualifications is the fact that they offer a nation-wide service which will assure exhibitors in all territories the immediate attention of the Altec man whenever necessary. The new GPL Videofilm system will be distributed through National Theatre Supply's 29 branch offices in principal cities from coast to coast. Du Pont Film Executive Changes James S. Denham, general manager of Du Pont's Photo Products Dept., retired on Dec. 1 after 35 years of service. He was succeeded by Samuel G. Baker, who formerly was manager of the Electrochemical Dept. GOLDE AUTOMATIC ENCLOSED ^^.JLtWIND ALWAYS \ WORKS! The operators' favorite . . . silent and safe! U. L. approved. Eliminates fire hazard. Positive friction ... can't clinch film. Tilt-back case... reels can't fly off. Microswitch safety cut off... when door opens or film breaks, motor stops. * At better theatre supply dealers. GOLDE MANUFACTURING CO. \ln-V W Madison St. Ch caqo 7. III. A 34 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • December 1950