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The Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Its Aims and Accomplishments
The Society was founded in 1916, its purpose as expressed in its constitution being, "advancement in the theory and practice of motion picture engineering and the allied arts and sciences, the standardization of the mechanisms and practices employed therein, and the maintenance of a high professional standing among its members."
The Society is composed of the best technical experts in the various research laboratories and other engineering branches of the industry in the country, as well as executives in the manufacturing and producing ends of the business. The commercial interests also are represented by associate membership in the Society.
The Society holds two conventions a year, one in the spring and one in the fall, the meetings being generally of four days' duration each, and being held at various places. At these meetings papers are presented and discussed on all phases of the industry, theoretical, technical, and practical. Demonstrations of new equipment and methods are often given. A wide range of subjects is covered, and many of the authors are the highest authorities in their distinctive lines.
Papers presented at conventions, together with discussions, contributed articles, translations and reprints, abstracts and abridgements, and other material of interest to the motion picture engineer are published in the Journal of the Society.
The publications of the Society constitute the most complete existing technical library for the motion picture industry.