The American cinematographer (Oct 1937)

414 American Cinematographer • October, 1937 Linolite glow lamp in the adapter just as any ordinary glow lamp is fitted into the recorder. “The new unit was of course de- signed primarily for use in the Reeves double-system recorders, but it is equally adaptable to other types, including single system units. In this connection it may be pointed out that while ultra-violet recording nat- urally gives its greatest benefits when used with double system recorders and the new recording emulsions made specifically for this service, single system recording on regular A GFA’S new building is working. It is situated at 6424 Santa Monica Boulevard, at the cor- ner of Cole avenue, and was occupied by both Agfa Ansco Corporation and C. King Charney, Inc., just after the middle of September. It was construct- ed by the first named company and cost §85,000. It represents the last word in modern construction. That statement goes two ways: in conven- iences for the conduct of a distributing plant and for the operation on a lesser scale of a technical laboratory de- signed to handle routine problems of customers and also for research. The building rests on the southeast corner of the highways named. All of the Santa Monica frontage is in two stories as well as half of that facing on Cole avenue. The footage is prac- tically 100 on each street. On the corner is a circular decorative tower, surmounted with a four-way sign in lights of “Agfa.” The entrance is into a room with a high-ceilinged dome that forms the first floor of the tower. Over it on the second floor is the office of C. King Charney. The main administra- tive office is reminiscent of that which the companies have just left, with the large counter extending the depth of the room and under which are pro- vided ample storage facilities for of- fice necessities usually consigned to the most remote part of a business establishment. On the lower floor are three rooms devoted to laboratory and research work, equipped with all the doodads panchromatic emulsions likewise gain from black light recording, since panchromatization, while extending' the color-sensitivity of any emulsion, does not destroy the violet and ultra- violet sensitivity inherent to any sil- ver halide compound. “Actual use of the units in several different recorders confirms the re- sults of our own tests which indicated that this new ultra-violet recording unit greatly enhances the quality of any recording equipment, literally re- vealing quality the older visible light lamps could not put on the film.” devised to make these the more ef- fective. Storage Capacity “In the construction of this build- ing there has been no compromise,” declared Dr. Herbert Meyer, A.S.C., who showed the Cinematographer’s reporter over the premises. “We have sought to secure the best in every detail, and in so far as we can learn we have got it.” Fire-proofing has been especially studied, as is understandable in a structure containing a warehouse with a capacity for storage of 40,- 000,000 feet of film. The stock room is of exceedingly high ceiling and about 45 by 60 feet in dimensions. While this room represents the one- story part of the building, the fire- proof cut-off wall extends to the top of the building. There is an elaborate automatic sprinkler system, with fire-proof Invaluable Information Please make my change of ad- dress effective with September issue. Your magazine is much ap- preciated reading and contains invaluable information for me. It is my intention to remain on your mailing list indefinitely. H. C. LIEBERT. Milwaukee. doors, windows and walls. All the lighting globes are inclosed in glass vapor-proof containers. On the lower floor also are the of- fices of Wilson Leahy and Grant Hough. The ceilings of these rooms, like those of the other rooms, are notably high, around 14 feet. In the laboratory and research rooms all the walls are in aluminum paint, designed to permit reflection right to the safe- ty line. Hot and cold water are accessible. There is a warmolator in every room, with thermostatic control. The build- ing is designed to resist excessive heat, including that radiated by Old Sol. The heating equipment assures 99.6 percent of combustion, which means the radiator performs the dou- ble function of warming and ventilat- ing as well. On the upper floor are the auditor’s rooms, the directors’ room and the offices of Dr. Meyer and King Char- ney. The rooms are plainly but rich- ly furnished, with the quality being sensed rather than obtruded. The di- rectors’ room is 12 by 30 feet in di- mensions, with provision for eight conferrees. All Purpose Accessories The office of Charney is raised a half dozen steps above the floor level, in order to account for the higher ceiling of the entrance room below. It is novel in design and in its prece- dent smashing conveniences for the comfort of clients and visitors. It is doubtful even if Dublin, famed for its attention to the needs of film business men at all hours of the day, can even attempt to match it. But what Irishman in his right mind ever would attempt to take issue with King Charney in a matter of enter- tainment ? Dr. Meyer’s office fronts on the boulevard and faces the Hollywood hills. The doctor some months since relinquished his long association with Agfa Ansco and is now affiliated in a major capacity with C. King Char- ney, Inc. September 23, accompanied by Wilson Leahy of the Agfa staff, he left for New York. The two will remain in that state until about No- vember 1. By no means a minor factor of the Agfa Building is the open roof over the stock room or warehouse. With an area of 50 by 70 feet, it is intend- ed to be used as an open air con- ference place when the air is balmy; for test shots as the occasion may arise, or for any other purpose which may be suggested by 3500 square feet of perfectly good area. There is a good amount of adjacent footage owned by Agfa Ansco, se- cured and being held by Agfa against the building demands of the future. AGFA IS SETTLED IN NEW BUILDING Fine Structure Last Word in Modernity and Conveniences