Motion Picture News (Jul-Aug 1916)

504 ACCESSORY NEWS SECTION Vol. 14. No. 3 i^niimiuiuimiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiimiiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuii^ Fig. 7 I A Powerful Projector Unit, S Using 2S0-Watt Lamp and Giv i ing Over 67,000 Beam Candle | power — For Exterior Lighting i as in Fig. 1. 1 FjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii^ torium looks much higher, more airy and spacious ; no obstruction is offered to the projection or view. It has come to be a necessity that two intensities of illumination be provided for the auditorium — dim, during the progress of the show, and bright for intermissions. Dim illumination while the interfere in any way with the clearness of the pictures on the screen, and furthermore, does not reduce the ability to clearly see about the room. Dim and bright lighting effects are easily obtained either by employing dimmers or by wiring lamps in the lighting units on separate circuits which are controlled from the operator's box. Illumination Effects Are Essential In addition to the ordinary requirements of the auditorium, illumination effects are coming to be more essential in the production of photoplays in suiting the lighting to the action and atmosphere of the play. The theatre of the future will utilize harmonious lighting effects in the presentation of screen dramas. The means for doing this are now within the reach of exhibtors ; then why not fit the lighting to the mood of the picture as is now done with the music? Colored and white lights can be concealed in coves or in artistic receptacles so that by the turn of the switch the auditorium can be blended, into the ruddy glow of the sunset or fire scene, or the hazy blue of moonlight or iridescent beauty of early morning — all at the will of the operator. Beautiful results can be obtained at small cost if the most efficient equipment is used. It has been found that the indirect lighting system to be successful must be produced by tungsten lamps and powerful silvered reflectors. The most satisfactory types are ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ The E-6S X-Ray Reflector — Designed Especially for Concealed Lighting from Wall Boxes, Coves, Etc. Fig. 8 i Interior View of a Luminous Bowl Fixture, g A Small Lamp is Used to Softly Illuminate = the Glass, While Efficient Indirect Lighting g is Obtained with Lamps in Powerful X-Ray S Reflectors that Direct the Light to the | Ceiling., = Fig. 10 Sim.ple Wall Box Design — To Contain Lighting Equipment ^iiuiuiiiuiiiiniHiiiiuiiiuiiiitiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiw^ pictures are being' shown assists the ushers in seating patrons, produces a more cheerful place of entertainment, and gives to the Figure 11. Phantom View of Box in Fig. 10, Showing E-6S Reflector Units Installed Inside patron a sense of safety and security. The dim illumination can be carefully calculated to be of such an intensity that it does not those made in one piece, having vertical and spiral corrugations to break up the light rays. The light, which can be absolutely controlled by reflectors of this kind, is directed against the ceiling at correct angles and results in a perfectly diffused illumination, free from harsh shadows and annoying glare. ^ One of the many special types which have been designed for indirect lighting is the peculiarly shaped X-ray reflector shown iii Figure 9. The design illustrated has been worked out especially for use in side wall boxes and coves. It throws the light out against the ceiling, avoiding all unsightly splashes and splotches of light on the wall above the fixture. Figure 10 shows an inexpensive wall box in which the E-65 can be installed. All Ceiling Fixtures Eliminated With this system of indirect side wall box lighting all ceiling fixtures will be entirely eliminated ; all lamps and reflectors are concealed from view, yet the auditorium is flooded with a strong, clear, easy reading and comfortable illumination by means of an equipment which suggests itself to the audience as a decorative feature rather than as a lighting fixture. Such details of the lighting scheme as the number of units to use, correct designs of reflectors, sizes of lamps, proper placing of lighting devices, etc., should be determined by an experienced lighting man working in conjunction with the theatre .owner. The result of their co-operative efforts will be most surprising and pleasing.