British Kinematography (1949)

130 Elections. — The following were elected : — ■ Patrick Filmer-Sankey (Student), Signal Films, Ltd. Michael Arthur Nunn (Associate), Rayant Pictures, Ltd. Leslie Ronald Frewin (Member), Associated British Studios. Patrick George Bryson (Member), S. G. Brown, Ltd. Pail Antonio Charles Beeson (Member), Ealing Studios. Resignation \ — The following resignations were accepted with regret : — Leonard Maurice Leacev (Member). John Denton (Associate). Albert Edward Brimmer (Associate). Lewis Stanley Ray (Associate). John Elwin Mathias (Student). Edwin Slater (Associate). LIBRARY COMMITTEE Meeting of September 26, 1949 Mr. H. W. Preston was welcomed as a member of the Committee. The Chairman, Mr. M. F. Cooper, congratulated Mr. Rex B. Hartley on his appointment as Hon. Sec. of the Society, and was himself congratulated on his appointment to Council. Miss A. Walsh was appointed Hon. Librarian. Whether the Library should continue to be kept open until 8 p.m. each Monday evening is to be considered at the end of the year. There had been few borrowers during the summer months, but it was hoped that patronage would increase. THEATRE DIVISION COMMITTEE Meeting of September 29, 1949 A report of the meetings aranged by the Division for 1949, was presented by the Deputy Chairman, Mr. S. A. Stevens, who presided. Arrangements were discussed for two 1950 papers, one on large screen television and another in the series of Modern Kinema Equipment, to take the form of a demonstration of the " Ross RCA " equipment. BRITISH STANDARDS B.S. 880 : 1949, Concert Pitch (2s. Gd.). The original version of this specification gave merely the requirement of a pitch for middle A of 440 c/s. The present revision outlines the historical background of the problem of pitch constancy, and stresses the growing need for international standardisation. B.S. 1568 : 1949, Magnetic Tape Systems for Broadcasting. A tape width of .250in. and a speed of 30in. /sec. are fixed ; the full reel of tape shall have a playing time of not less than 21 minutes. Dimensions are given for the machine turntable and for the spool, the latter having a maximum diameter of 11.50in. Test frequencies of 1 kc/s, 8 kc/s, 4 kc/s and 200 c/s, shall be recorded at the beginning of every reel, a suitable level being 15 db. below the maximum level of the recorded programme The following specifications are shortly to be published : 1019 : 1949, Photographic Lenses (definitions and requirements for accuracy and marking). (2s.). 1587 : 1949, Film Spools for 2,000ft. 35mm. Release Prints (2s.). B.K.S. BINDERS A limited number of spring-backed binders for this Journal is available, price 3s. 6d. each. They are in blue art leather, with the letters B.K.S. in gilt on the spine ; some are slightly stock-soiled. Capt. A. G. D. WEST The Editor offers his apolog es for an error which occurred in the obituary of Capt. A. G. D. West, whose first name was Arthur, and not Albert. PERSONAL NEWS of MEMBERS Members are urged to keep their fellow members conversant with their activities through the medium of British Kinematography. Roger Lambert is with the photographic department of Lever Bros, advertising service, " Lintas," engaged on the production of commercial shorts and substandard documentary films, as well as stills. J. J. Leak is in the U.S.A. exhibiting amplifiers produced by his company at the Audio Fair in New York, sponsored by the Audio Engineering Society of America. John C. Tetard is living in Johannesburg, where he is with Pathe South Africa Pty., Ltd. PERSONAL^NNOUNCEMENT. A vacancy exists in the camera department of a colour processing laboratory . This is an exceptional opportunity for a young technician who is interested in engineering as well as the photographic aspects of colour kinematography. — Dufay-Chromex Limited, Thames Ditton. Surrey Small announcements will be accepted from Members and Associates. Rate, 4d. per word, plus 2s. for Box No. if required (except for Situations Wanted). Trade advertisements, other than Situations Vacant, not accepted.