Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (1930-1949)

Record Details:

Title:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Date:
1930-1949
Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : The Society
Volume:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Leaf #:
00039
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPE)Êdocuments the technological progress of the film industry, highlighting technical developments in production and exhibition. Of special interest are articles about special effects, theater practices, lighting, and the introduction of the 16mm format. Initially titled "Transactions of the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers."Digitized by the Prelinger Library and the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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34 A. W. PROTZMAN [J. S. M. P. E. part of a studio while the show is going on in another part. At present, we find it desirable to construct television sets in portable and lightweight sections without sacrificing sturdiness. Background Projection. — The problems of background projection in television differ somewhat from those encountered in motion pictures. More light is necessary because of the proportionately greater incident light used on the sets proper (Fig. 4). Considering the center of a, rear-screen projection as zero angle, we FIG. 4. Background projection window shot. must make it possible to make television shots within angles of at least 20 degrees on either side of zero without appreciable loss of picture brightness. This requirement calls for the use of a special screen having a broader viewing angle than those used in making motion picture process shots. Also, in motion pictures, the size of the picture on the screen can be varied to the proper relation to the foreground for long shots or close-ups. For television, the background picture size can not be changed once the program starts. Our back