The Cine Technician (1938-1939)

March— April, V.WJ THE CINE T E C H N 1 C 1 A .\ 211 RECENT PUBLICATIONS B.J. Photographic Journal, 1939. Henry Greenwood. 3/6 The Almanac was first published in 185'J. taking un its present form seven years later; it can claim to be, if not the oldest photographic annual in the world, at least among the very early arrivals on the scene. This year's publication is well up to the high standard vvhjcn those ol previous years have led us to expect. It can be divided into three sections: the photogravure reproductions ot modern works, the articles, and lastly i lie advertisements. The 64 pages oi illustrations show the work during the past year oi some ot the leading photographic exhibitors. It is interesting to compare the pictures ot this book with those of a lew years ago; it seems that nowadays people are no longer afraid ol making a photograph that Icoks what it is. and not a badly disguised painting, as was the lash ion not so very long ago. Under the heading ol articles must be included the vast mass or chemical and optical data which is one ol the permanent features ol the Almanac. This year il includes a section dealing with the stocks available for cinematography and the various makers' processing formulae. The "Epitome of Progress" is devoted to new methods and gadgets lor all the various branches of photography, whilst "New Goods" gives detailed information on apparatus which has come on the market during the past year; it includes cine-machinery, but this is mainly substandard. Oi the articles themselves, thai bj the Editor on sensitomctry by inspection should be read by all serious photographers, and that dealing with colour filming, while intended for the amateur, contains useful tips for those THE CINE-TECHNICIAN SIX ISSUES A YEAR (January, March, May. July, September, November). Associate Editors: Max Anderson, Sidney Cole, George H. Elvm, Kenneth Cordon. 9d. per copy; 1 Id. post free. 5/6 per annum post free. 6d. pU5l I I CC. Special A.C.T. Members' Rates per copy; 8d. post free. 4/post free. per annum. Order through any A.C.T. Studio, Laboratory or Newsreel representative, any branch of W. H. Smith & Son, Ltd., or direct from the A CT., 145, Wardour Street, W.l. who are still in the early stages of colour-shooting. It is very noticeable, going through this book, that colour is coming to occupy more and more attention. The last section — the advertisers' announcements — constitutes an important part ot the Almanac, for it is, in effect, a very elaborate catalogue of all the up-to-date equipment and material available in this country. If you want to buy anything photographic, and want some information on it. assuming, of course, that you are not in the film industry and conseepjently have some money, get a copy ot this Almanac and it will tell all you want to know. As an up-to-the-minute photographic handbook it is essential to all photographers. A. GRAHAM (Otlicr book reviews held over o'a'i)io to pressure of space) OLYMPIC DIN NEE AND DANCE In our last issue we referred to the Annual Dinner and Dance of the Olympic Sports and Social Club, and gave credit to the very hard work put in by Mr. D. D. Milne, Honorarv Secretary of the Olympic Sports and Social Club. Mr. Milne points out to us that the function could not have been organised without the valuable help and cooperation of all his colleagues on the Committee, and lie therefore asks us to make very clear that the function was not a one-man affair — it was team work which made the function go with such a swing. Under the auspices of GUILD OF BRITISH KINEMA PROJECTIONISTS & TECHNICIANS LTD., LONDON COURT Seventh Annual CARNIVAL BALL (in aid of London Court Benevolent Fund) at PORTMAN ROOMS. BAKER ST.. LONDON, W.l on FRIDAY. MARCH 31st. 1939 Ralph Phillips and His Famous Band. Also the Blue Rhythm Boys 10.30 p.m. to 5.30 a.m. (doors open 10 p.m.) FULLY LICENSED Tickets 3/6 Obtainable from Organising Committee, London Court, C.B.K.P.T., 132. Wardour Street, W.l., and Officers of the London Court.