American cinematographer (Feb-Dec 1922)

14 THE AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER March 1, 1922 formula calibrated to measured degrees, is by nature's law, a true coincidence, or mathematically a perfect proportional equation to the formula of the reflected light differences as above described. When subjected to a developing solution for the time of perfect development, a one unit deposit of energy will manifest a minimum or one x measure of substance. Within the same given time a ten unit deposit of energy will materialize a ten x measure of substance. It is well to remember and bear in mind that the deposited energy within photographically exposed films is a ratio of differences which is fixed by nature's law. This formula of quantity differences is our model, our plans and specifications to which we must conform in each of our co-essential subsequent operations. The finished picture, or ultimate effect upon the screen, is perfection only when its scale or formula of light differences are relatively identical to the formula of light as reflected from the subject photographed. Much more is to be said about the effective properties of light relative to photography; but it can be treated more technically and comprehensively, in connection with the subject of camera exposure and the working latitude of negative films. This article will therefore be continued in connection with the same and line drawings will be introduced to illustrate the principles involved. Hollywood As It Is Cameraman Invents Cheap New Fuel ^/WLE shooting scenes for "The Sawmill," Larry Semon's latest comedy feature, Hans F. Koenekamp, cinematographer, got the idea of making a new fuel from the discarded sawdust and waste film from the studio, so he accordingly got busy and mixed the two into a brick which burns very hot and long. Of course there is not enough waste film to manufacture the new fuel in any quantity, but he is supplying "cinema logs" for the fireplaces of Mr. Semon and many members of the company, and the cost is practically nothing but the labor! Cinematographer One Time Actor QILBERT WARRENTON, cameraman to Director Alfred E. Green at Lasky's, is one of the few cinematographers who came from the acting branch of films, having been on the stage as a boy, and later acted in pictures. His mother, Lule Warrenton, is a well known cinema actress-directress, and the family for the past four generations has been in the theatrical profession. This, no doubt, accounts in no little measure for the artistic and dramatic ability of Warrenton in securing such wonderful photography for Mr. Green's productions. QTIS Otis Harlan Tells a Story HARLAN knows more anecdotes of famous stage and screen folk than anybody else and he isn't stingy about telling 'em. Listen to this one: "Mark Sullivan was such a clever mimic and could simulate Charles Hoyt's high pitched voice so well that he did it once too often. Hoyt caught him at it and fired him off the job. The next summer Hoyt wrote "A Trip to Chinatown" and the New York papers were carrying stories about it. Hoyt and Harlan were at Hoyt's country home in Charleston, N. H., beating the new play into REGINALD E. LYONS, A. S. C. JT REMAINED for two bright young members of the A. S. C. to think of telling the story of Hollywood to the world by means of the screen. While everybody else was milling around wondering how to counteract, combat and otherwise put out of business the lies and calumnies circulated about Hollywood, Reginald Lyons and Victor Milner seized their trusty cameras and began to tell the truth about Hollywood in pictures. "Say it with pictures" is the slogan of the cameraman and Messrs. Lyons and Milner in their film will give the fans the other side of the story when their picture is shown upon the screen, as it will be in every picture theatre in the United States, for it is to be distributed by Universal and exhibitors everywhere are eager to show their clientele that Hollywood is quite the opposite of the Sodom and Gomorrah it has been painted. The picture is one full reel in length and is titled "Hollywood As It Is." Messrs. Lyons and Milner photographed, directed and titled the film and they have made of it the strongest argument in favor of Hollywood that could be imagined. Those people who have pictured Hollywood as a sort of border town like Bill Hart's "Hell's Hinges" are in for a rude shock when they glimpse this panorama of beauty, sunshine, art and nature in God's big out-of-doors. shape, when one day Hoyt received the following telegram from Sullivan: " 'Dear Hoyt: Have just read of your new play, "A Trip to Chinatown." I desire to play a part in it.' "Three hours later Sullivan received the following telegram from Hoyt: "'Telegram received. You are alone in your desire.' " VICTOR MILNER, A. S. C