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

Record Details:

Title:
Cine-film projection : a practical manual for users of all types of 16-mm.
Date:
1952
Publisher:
London : The Fountain Press
Volume:
Cine-film projection : a practical manual for users of all types of 16-mm.
Leaf #:
000101
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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arrangement will allow you to get a few more seats into the room. The screen, of course, must be absolutely square to the projector, otherwise only one side of the picture will be in focus at a time. But however you place the equipment the result must always be the same : — (a) Every member of the audience should have a clear view of the picture, and the picture itself should not be distorted or without sufficient brilliance. (b) The size of the picture must be in proportion to the size of the room, and if possible, the screen should be filled. (But don't try to fill an 8' 6" screen in a room about 12' square!) (c) The projector should be at the back of the audience and its noise prevented from distracting their attention. If there is no operating box nor any other room which may be used as such, upright screens should be placed in position around the projector. (d) The room or hall should be in darkness, unless a special daylight screen is being used, but even this type of screen can be improved by darkening the room. (e) Gangways and exits must be kept clear during the show. (f) All cables must be so placed that no one can accidentally Fig. 22 This illustration shows the "keystone" effect caused by not having the projector absolutely square and in line with the centre of the screen. The cross shows where the projector should be for a correctly shaped and focussed picture. 97