Motography (Apr-Dec 1911)

October, 1911. MOTOGRAPHY 171 Tke Motiograpk Mackine For 1912 THE Enterprise Optical Manufacturing Company has announced that the 1912 model Motiograph equipments will be ready for distribution about the time that this issue makes its appearance. Therefore, we are bringing before our readers the accompanying series of illustrations, which will give an excellent idea of the new model Motiograph. The first view is that of a No. 1000 equipment, mounted on a Type B pedestal, which is 27 inches high rather than 33 inches. In this illustration it will be noticed that the arc lamp is fully exposed to view, which will give a very good idea of the various adjustments^ possible on this arc, which is not only heavier, but contains more adjustments than are usual on the Americanmade lamps. Another feature which will be appreciated as well by the general public as by the exhibitor, city inspector and the operator, is the full metal modern construction of the 1912 model of the Motiograph. As will be noticed by the illustration, the Enterprise Company has constructed a metal lamp house base, which is a radical departure from the old type of wood board ; and attached to it, under the lamp house, is a metal switch box containing a 75 ampere underwriter's switch. It will be noticed that the Enterprise Company still maintains the general design of its Motiograph mechanism, with all gears fully enclosed and thoroughly protected from dirt and grit, a factor that should be given careful consideration by all users of motion picture machines. It will also be noticed that in view of adding to the fire-proof qualities of the mechanisms, the company has added two large fire shields, which give added protection to the film in its passage from one magazine to the other, across the aperture opening. Illustration No. 2 gives an excellent idea of another feature which will prove of great interest to the operator, and which should appeal as well to the considerate manager, and that is, a full metal adjustable operator's seat, which is shown in the position in which it is used, so placed that both the mechanism and arc lamp are easily accessible, without the necessity of the operator getting up and down. This feature will meet with the approval of the fire inspectors in the many cities which still permit the use of the wooden stool in the booth. In illustration No. 3 it will be readily seen that when this seat is not in use, it may be dropped entirely out of -the way by the simple movement of lifting a knob on the end of the long bar of the boss, on the side of the pedestal, and letting it fall by its own weight as far as it will go. The Gibralter swiveled pedestal stand, which has always been a patented feature of the Motiograph equip Fig. 1. — No. 1000 Equipment. ments, has been improved in two ways. The base has been increased in diameter, and when bolted to the floor makes this stand even more rigid than formerly. The swivel, between the top of the pedestal (and which is really a part of the pedestal), and the metal board, has been enlarged and permits of a greater degree of angle Fig. 2. Adjustable Operator's Seat in Use. Fig. 3. Operator's Seat Not in Use. or pitch than ever before, the extreme possible angle being 28 degrees, which should be sufficient to take care of the steepest possible pitch likely to be met with, this swivel being so constructed that both the operator's seat and electric motor may be mounted upon it and not interfere in any way with the many adjustments made possible by the careful construction of the Motiograph. In illustration No. 4 is shown a complete 1000 equipment, 1912 model with motor attached and in position, operator's seat, rheostat, and arc wired. In the estimation of the makers this is the most completely developed motion picture machine now on the market, and in anticipation of a heavy demand the company has added to its facilities, already large, and will be in a position to take care of double its present output. The . electric motor, when mounted as shown in illustration No. 4, is connected to the main driving gear of the 'Motiograph mechanism, through the use of a motor pulley attachment, which takes the' place of the gear cover usually furnished with the Motiograph equipments, this attachment having a flat belt pulley and the electric motor also having a flat belt pulley, making it possible for even the merest novice to make his connection by belt from one to the other. The motors furnished with the Motiograph equipments are made by two of the best known motor makers in America, all of the alternating current motors being made by the Kimble Electric Company, and all the direct Operator's Seat and Motor