British Kinematography (1950)

March, 1950 society proceedings 97 FROM THE OVERSEAS PRESS Publications quoted may be seen in the Society's Library, " LENSLESS LENS " FOR TV A new longfocus television lens, apparently based upon the Schmidt principle, has an equivalent focal length of 40 ins., an actual length of only 16 ins., and weighs only 6 lbs. The effective aperture ranges from /*/8 to/722. Inter. Photo., Dec, 1949. NEW 16 mm. SOUND TRACK A sound track introduced in the Maurer 16 mm. recording camera contains six diminutive variable-area tracks within the normal track area. Inter. Photo., Det. 1949. AIR-CONTROLLED ARC— NEW FILM STANDARDS In a survey of the past year's developments, mention is made of the Ventarc, which is controlled by a current of air emanating from a tube surrounding the positive carbon ; and of proposals for new standards of sub-standard film, respectively 21 mm. and 19.58 mm. in width. Tech. Cine-, Jan., 1950. MAGNETIC RECORDING FOR SUB-STANDARD SOUND Following a discussion on the applications of magnetic recording in the sub-standard field, details are given enabling the reader to construct a recording device. Photo-Service, No v. -Dec. 1949. BOOK REVIEW HO W TO TITLE. L. F. Winter. Focal may be photographed. There are some Press. 6s. valuable charts of camera distances and title This is the latest of the Focal Cinebooks sizes, and some practical recommendations and is a creditable addition to the series as to methods of lining up titles, and the use Although primarily addressed to the amateur of supplementary lenses, and the assessing it contains much that is of value to the serious of exposure. Tne latter part of the book is maker of narrow gauge films, particularly devoted to more elaborate effects, including as the writer discusses lettering styles and animation and the use of three dimensional lay-out with these sizes of film in mind. backgrounds. He then surveys the available methods for What is commendable throughout the book preparing title cards, including the prepara is its good sense, restraint and sense of good tion of backgrounds and borders, and the taste. A book by a practical man. various types of apparatus upon which they G. H. Sevvell. THE COUNCIL Meeting of 1st February, 1950 Present : — Messrs. A. W. Watkins (President), L. Knopp (Vice-President) P. H. Bastie (Hon. Treasurer), B. Honri, T. Howard, R. E. Pulman, H. S. Hind, R. H. Cricks (Technical Consultant) and Miss J. Poynton (Secretary). Mr. Bastie was welcomed by the President on his return to Society activities since his recovery from his recent illness. Accounts. — The accounts and cash statement to 31st January were presented and approved. New Premises. — The Hon. Treasurer and Secretary were authorised to sign the lease of the new premises under the Society's seal. Catalogue Supplement. — A request by the Library Committee to publish an addendum to the Library Catalogue, giving books added recently, was postponed for consideration later in the year, in view of the possibility of publishing with it a list of Society members. 1951 Exhibition. — Mr. Cricks reported that activities in this connection had been affected by the cutting of expenditure. Norwegian Student. — In answer to a request from the A.C.T., it was agreed to extend facilities for Mr. Jan-Erik During, a Norwegian film technician studying in this country, to attend lectures. I.E.S. — The Vice-President and Mr. Pulman reported their intention to attend the May Convention of the Illuminating Engineering Society. B.K.S. Convention. — The President outlined plans for the convention which would take