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October, 1926
AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER
Seventeen
"The projectionist with his projection equipment is largely the master of our photographic
destinies91
Richard Barthelmess
International Projector Corporation
90 Gold Street, New York, N. Y.
SIMPLEX POWER'S ACME
Motion Picture Projectors
even then, it is not an ideal condition. The proper co-operation does not exist. Moreover, the excellent work of a very capable projectionist is not fully appreciated, because the manager has not the basis of knowledge to appraise it.
Same Language The ideal condition exists when the theatre manager is familiar with projection problems and can talk the language of the projectionist, and the projectionist is thoroughly capable and conscientious and interested in the welfare of the theatre. When this condition exists the manager and the projectionist can intelligently discuss problems, each making suggestions and each confident in the practical, common sense of the other and in the other's interest in the general welfare of the theatre.
Allies
A capable, conscientious, sympathetic projectionist is the theatre manager's strong ally. So, to a manager with knowledge of projection plus tactful, common sense supervision is a projectionist's strong ally.
It is evident that the manager cannot know too much about projection and the handling of film. Consequently at the Publix Theatre
Managers Training School the importance of projection is emphasized.
Subjects
During the course in projection, some of the subjects, in which practical training was given, are: Optics of Projection; Light Sources — Maintenance and Possible Economies of Each; Operation and Maintenance of the Various Projectors; Handling of Film; Cooperation with Exchanges; Maintenance of the Cine-Booth, Fire Hazards, etc.; Selection and Maintenance of Screens; Stereopticon Effects; The Cause and Remedy of Projection Defects such as Flicker, Travel Ghosts, Unsteady Picture, Breakage, Distortion, etc. The practical training includes inspection reports of projection at theatres of different sizes and types.
A noticeable improvement in projection is evident almost everywhere. Its importance is now realized as it should be. The theatre managers of the future can be relied upon to do their part in keeping this important detail of theatre operation up to the high standard that the public, the producer and distributor demand.