Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1952)

MOVIE MAKERS 245 News of the Industry Up to the minute reports on new products and services in the movie field infrared film A new infrared motion picture film, which literally permits motion pictures to be made in the dark with infrared illumination or in the semi-dark without, has just been announced by the Eastman Kodak Company. The film, it is claimed, has a total "red speed" greater than any other material on the market. Known as Kodak Spectroscopic I-N film, the emulsion can be used in any standard 16mm. or 35mm. camera accepting roll film or 16mm. magazines. Lengths over 100 feet will require the acceptance of spliced footage. The new film, which will not be processed by the Kodak company, develops as a negative in Kodak developer D-19 and then must be positive-printed for projection purposes. Spectroscopic I-N emulsion will be available only through Kodak's industrial dealers, headed by the W. J. German Company, Fort Lee, N. J. DeJur polka dots Sixteen white polka dots, % of an inch in diameter and with Vs inch red centers, have been printed by the DeJur Amsco Corporation on a 5 by 8 inch black paper background to create, says DeJur, an ideal neutral gray test target for use with the company's Dual Professional exposure meter. The unit folds to 4 by 5 inches for convenience in carrying. Send a self-addressed and stamped envelope to the DeJur Amsco Corporation, Long Island City, N. Y., for your complimentary copy. Hypar THE SPOTLIGHT lists at $55, the stand at $30. >nfi: magazines The new and improved Ansco Hypan reversal, announced three months ago in 25 foot rolls of double 8mm. and 50 and 100 foot rolls of 16mm., is now available in both widths in magazines. This medium-speed monochrome emulsion (ASA D-40, T-32) has a blueblack image tone, with crisply clear whites and a moderately brilliant gradation. Prices, including processing, will be $3.80 for the 25 foot magazine of double Eight and $5.50 for 50 feet of Sixteen. Sun Ray Spot A new adjustable spotlight, No. 16, accepting either a 500 or a 750 watt T-20 or T-24 bi-post lamp, has been announced by the Sun Ray Photo Company, 295 Lafayette Street, New York City. Also new is Sun Ray's No. 9 studio stand, a three-section, three-wheeled unit which provides a mount for the spotlight at any height from 40 inches to 8V2 feet The spotlight, without lamp, lists at $55; the stand at $30. 202 for ACL The Amateur Cinema League is pleased to announce to its members that we have installed in our headquarters projection room a Filmosound 202 magnetic recorder-projector, complete with the separate 12-inch speaker. Coupled with ACL's custom-built dual turntables, designed by League President Joseph J. Harley, FACL. the new projector makes available to our membership the finest in contemporary audio equipment. Members are cordially invited to drop in at headquarters for a demonstration of the 202's capacities. Kodak leaflets Two new leaflets, each punched to fit in the Kodak Photographic Notebook, have been issued recently by EK. They are Kodak Sonotrack Coating Service and Effective Projection of Movies, Slides and Slidefilms. A copy of either is yours on request to the Editorial Service Bureau. Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester 4, N. Y. Frame projector Designed primarily for use in advertising and display, the Adslide 16mm. single frame projector may find specialized employment in the field of visual education and at club, church and other group screenings. The pro TO MAKE GOOD PICTURES BETTER Gr MEDIUM BEAM "C REFLECTOR PHOTOLAMPS Designed especially for movie making. 40' beam spread is matched to camera coverage. 37 5watts means four on a single home circuit. "'"**< Ideal for camera bracket lights. and to see them at their best— G-E PROJECTION LAMPS Use 'em in slide or movie projector and be sure to keep a spare handy. Remember . . . G-E Lamps for every photographic purpose GENERAL ELECTRIC