American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1948)

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"Magnetic Recording as a Solution to Certain Sound Production Problems, by J. T. Mullin, W. A. Palmer and Company, San Francisco. "A 35 mm. Magnetic Recording Sys¬ tem,” by E. Masterson, RCA. "Determination of Optimum Value of High Frequency Bias in Magnetic Re¬ cording,” by G. L. Dimmick and S. W. Johnson, RCA. "Stereophonic Magnetic Recording,” by Marvin Camras, Armour Research Foun¬ dation, Chicago. "Magnetic Sound for 8-Mm Motion Pictures,” by H. A. Leedy, Armour Re¬ search Foundation, Chicago. 2 p.m. — New Equipment Session, Rouge Room, with displays. H. W. Remershcheid, chairman; Leo Chase, vice chairman. "An Improved Camera Crane,” by An¬ dre Crot, Motion Picture Research Coun¬ cil, Hollywood. "An Improved Artificial Snow," by M. Martin, RKO Studios, Hollywood. "Make-Believe Bullet Holes,” by M. Martin, RKO Studios, Hollywood. "A Magnetic Device for Cuing Film,” by James A. Larsen, Academy Films, Hol¬ lywood. "An Improved 3 5 -Mm Synchronous Counter,” by Robert A. Safer and J. W. Kaylor, Cinecolor Corporation, Burbank. "1000-Foot Bipack Magazine and Adapter,” by W. R. Holm and J. W. Kay¬ lor, Cinecolor Corporation, Burbank. "A New Film Splicer,” by E. J. Deni¬ son, United Artists Prods., Hollywood. "A Time-Interval Marking Device for Motion Picture Cameras,” by C. N. Ed¬ wards, U. S. Naval Photographic Center, Anacostia, D. C. "A New Automatic Sound Slide Film System,” by W. A. Palmer, San Francisco. "A New Background Projector,” by H. Miller and E. C. Manderfeld, Mitchell Camera Co., Burbank, Calif. 8 p.m. — Col. N. Levinson, chairman; Dr. B. F. Miller, vice chairman. "Sensitometric Aspects of Television Monitor-Tube Photography,” by F. G. Albin, RCA Victor Division, Radio Corpor¬ ation of America, Hollywood. "16-Mm Film as a Medium for Tele¬ vision Program Material,” by J. A. Mau¬ rer, J. A. Maurer, Inc., Long Island City, New York. "Programming Aspect of Television Production,” by R. A. Monfort, TimesMirror Company, Los Angeles. "Films for Television,” by Jerry Fair¬ banks, Jerry Fairbanks, Inc., Hollywood. "Television Transmission Facilities to Be Provided by the Telephone Com¬ panies,” by E. H. Schreiber, Pacific Tele¬ phone and Telegraph Company, Los An¬ geles. Demonstration of Direct Pickup LargeScreen Television by Warner Bros. Stu¬ dios. "Effects of the FCC Decision on The¬ atre Television,” by Paul J. Larsen. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH 1 0:30 a.m. — Demonstration by Thorobred Photo Service, Inc., at Hollywood Park Race Track, by arrangement with Colonel Nathan Levinson, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. This demonstration of the methods used in horserace photography is limited to registrants and wives. Cab service will be available from the Santa Monica Am¬ bassador Hotel to Hollywood Park. A regular afternoon racing session begins at 1:00 p.m. Members are welcome to spend the afternoon at the track. THURSDAY, MAY 20TH 2 p.m.— E. I. Sponable, chairman; A. Gundelfinger, vice chairman; Joint meet¬ ing with Inter-Society Color Council. "Characteristics of Light Sources,” by Norman Macbeth, Consulting Engineer, New York. This 'TOP SECRET” saves you money Yes, the Fonda film developing machine saves you money by the very simplicity of its efficient mechanism. The secret is in Fonda’s exclusive patented Top-Friction drive . . . the proved snre way of eliminating film slack. Top drive is sensible and logical from every mechanical standpoint; operates in the clear. ..is never submerged or "drowned out”. . . is easy to service, as occasionally required . . . eliminates film slack. The Fonda film developer gives you almost any speed range . . . processes 35 mm, 16 mm, black and white, positive, negative and microfilm. SEND FOR FREE BOOKLET. . . SAN DIEGO 12, CALIFORNIA 60 EAST 42nd STREET, NEW YORK 17, N. Y. Find out why Fonda is America’s finest film developer by sending for your complimentary copy of "The World Develops with Fonda. ’’Address Fonda Division, Solar Aircraft Co., 2262 Pacific Hwy.,San Diego 12, Calif. STAINLESS PRODUCTS FONDA FILM PROCESSING EQUIPMENT DIVISION 166 May, 1948. American Cinematographer