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secondly, upon the colour sense of the person operating the equipment. Much can and should be done in this direction, but not to the extent of painting the lily by arbitrarily altering the colour balance on the opening titles of colour films.
Maintained Lighting
Before leaving the question of lighting, reference should be made to the maintained lighting as another factor affecting patron comfort. The problem of affording adequate maintained lighting, in intensity and distribution, is one that is in itself extremely complex, and over a period of years has received a large amount of consideration by various bodies, including the British Standards Institution.
Unfortunately, there are many variables to be considered, among which are items such as decorations and furnishings, the colour and texture of which vary considerably over an extremely wide range. Another factor that must be considered is the difference in dimensions and shape of the thousands of kinema auditoria spread throughout the country. Yet another factor is that of intensity and distribution of lighting and its colour, while operational factors
such as location of exits, gangways, etc.. make the problem even more difficult. Perceptibility of surroundings, even more than intensity of illumination, seems to be of key importance.
The adaptation period, over each set of circumstances that might arise, must be allowed for in assessing final results, for certain types of auditoria layout allow the patron to reach the auditorium, from what might well be a sunny day outside, without any opportunity of adaptation to the lower degree of illumination inside. Where layout lends itself it is possible to grade entrance foyers in progressively reduced intensities, so that opportunity is provided for adaptation of the patron's eye.
Proper design and distribution of maintained lighting fittings will satisfy the condition that the light emanating therefrom shall not degrade the projected picture, yet still ensure that patrons can move about with reasonable ease. The majority of patrons enter the auditorium in a receptive mood, but they will quickly change if they stumble against a seat or have to blunder about in the dark. It should be possible for an usherette to be always just at hand to guide every patron to a vacant seat.