British Kinematography (1950)

Feb., 1950 society proceedings 61 wonderful value for money and will, I am of film projected per minute ? How do the sure, be warmly welcomed. B.S.I, logarithmic and arithmetical speed It is difficult in a brief review to give an indices compare with Scheiner, Weston, or adequate notion of its unusual and varied any other speed rating ? How many diopters contents. positive or negative must a supplementary Do you possess projection charts for lens be to cover 8 x 10 at 12-inches focus ? lantern plates, film strip, 8 mm., 9.5 mm., All the answers are here and a wealth of 16 mm. and 35 mm. ? Do you want to other knowledge too. know, in all these sizes, the weight and area R. J. T. Brown. THE COUNCIL Meeting of 4th January, 1950. Present : — Messrs. A. W. Watkins {President), L. Knopp {Vice-President), Rex B. Hartley {Hon. Secretary), M. F. Cooper, B. Honri, R. E. Pulman, H. S. Hind, R. H. Cricks {Technical Consultant) and Miss J. Poynton {Secretary). Festival of Britain. — Mr. Cricks read letters from Mr. Wells Coates and Mr. G. W. Hart welcoming the Society's co-operation in the 1951 Festival. Annual General Meeting. — The President's proposal that the Annual General Meeting should take place on 29th April, 1950, and in subsequent years on the first Saturday in May, was agreed. He also suggested that the Presidential Address be given then, followed by a supper and the presentation of Fellowship and Hon. Fellowship Certificates. Dates were also agreed for the despatch of nomination and ballot papers. Premises. — The Carnegie Trust had accepted the Society as tenants of a suite of five offices at 117, Piccadilly, and the move would be made on 6th February. Branches Committee. — The Vice-President reported on a meeting of 29th December. Mr. Pulman and Mr. Knopp had agreed to attend meetings of each Section respectively, and Mr. Knopp said he had already seen Mr. Stuart of Newcastle and Mr. Wigley, of Manchester. Education Committee. — Mr. Cricks reported that a quorum had not assembled for a committee meeting called for 16th December. It was agreed that any decision on the question of holding instructional classes for projectionists in various centres in Great Britain should be deferred until a later date. The Council approved the establishment of a course of lectures on sensitometry, at a charge to each student of £1 . Newman Memorial Award. — Following enquiries from the R.P.S. regarding the second Newman Memorial Award, a sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Cooper, Cricks, Knopp and Wratten was appointed to consider the question. Provincial Sections. — Messrs. Stuart and Wigley were received by Council and presented their views on provincial lectures, support from London, the Journal, expenses, collaboration with N.A.T.K.E., the C.E.A. and the Sub-Standard Division, representation at the Society A.G.M., and other matters. They were informed of steps being taken to overcome difficulties, and it was agreed that the Vice-President would assist Mr. Wigley in co-operating with the C.E.A. ; delegates [from the provinces would be welcome at the A.G.M., and a London representative would attend A.G.M.s in the provinces if invited. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting of 4th January, 1950. Present : — Messrs. A. W. Watkins {President), L. Knopp {Vice-President), Rex B. Hartley {Hon. Secretary), Miss J. Poynton {Secretary), and Miss S. M. Barlow {Asst. Secretary). Change of Premises. — An estimate was agreed for the decoration of new offices at Piccadilly and the Secretary authorised to make arrangements for the removal. New letter headings were to be printed. Elections. — The following were elected : — James Johnson (Member), J. Arthur Rank Organisation. James Richard Budd (Associate), M.G.M. British Studios. Richard Morgan (Associate), M.G.M. British Studios. Michael Spencer (Associate), M.G.M. British Studios. Joseph Ruttenberg (Associate), M.G.M. Studios, California. Alfred Junge (Member), M.G.M. British Studios.