Cine-film projection : a practical manual for users of all types of 16-mm. (1952)

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Contents ter Page i A GENERAL EXPLANATION . . . . 15 Some Basic Facts — Persistence of Vision — The Meaning of Sub-standard — Choosing the Right Equipment. 2 PROJECTOR SYSTEMS 24 The Film Track — The Optical Systems — The Lamp and Reflector — Projector Lens — The Shutter — Gate and Aperture — Framing — The Intermittent Movement — Cooling Systems — The Still-picture Device and Heat Filter — The Feed and Take-up — The Motor— Reverse — Projector Speed — The Pilot Lamp — The Controls. 3 THE SOUND PROJECTOR 38 Sound Films — Scanning — The Photo-electric Cell — Exciter Lamps — The Smoothing System, Damping — The Amplifier — Valves — The Loudspeaker — Sound Conversions — Synchronising Gramophone Records. 4 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 48 Resistances — Transformers — Electrical Connections — Non-syncs — Microphones and Other Sound Additions — Using Microphones — Reminders — Splicers — Cables and Connectors — Equipment for D.C. — Spools and Containers — Projector Stands. 5 FILMS AND FILM CARE 60 Cleaning Films — Dangers of Mutilation — Definitions — Protecting Films — Film Cement — Splicers — Preventing Damage — Splicing a Film — Examining the Programme — Loop and Cycle Films — Testing for Damage Caused to Films — Test-Films for Lens Definition — Test-Films for Picture Steadiness — The Buzz Track — Constant Frequency Test-Films — The Snake Track — Sound and Picture Test-Films — Repairing Damaged Films.