The Cine Technician (1935-1937)

Aug. -Oct., 1936 The Juityticd of the Association of Cine-Technicians 59 latest news. Such experts as Joe Skittrell, Frank Eassill, Bunny Hut chins, were the projection marvels of their day. I could go on for hours, but in closing it is fine to note that nearly all these "Pioneers" are still actively engaged in modern production, many of them holding high office. There is Billy Jeapes, Managing Director of Film Labs, Universal Talking 5sews ; Bill Barker running one of the largest D. & P. organisations in the country ; Cecil Hepworth, Technical Advisor to National Screen Services ; Joe Skittrell, the head of that great organisation, Olympic Kine Laboratories, pioneers in modern laboratory practice ; and many other first-class technicians are still in harness. The speed of production in those days is unequalled to-day — news-films were developed in trains and cars, and the old drums, which were metal, had open gas jets running down the centres to facilitate rapid drying. — "Ex-R.w." Motion Picture Negative Films (cdiiiunted from page 57) ulsions of a distinctly different type may be conceived. If this is done, a new era in photography will begin and it will be as rjidical a departure from what we now consider normal as that of orthochromatic negative and mercury \'apor lamps to the present type of films and the high efficiency incandescent illuminants. It is safe to conclude, therefore, that the Super X type of emulsion represents the current practical limit of speed consistent with good quaHty. It is not meant that speed increases of the order of 10 to 20°^ are not possible. When it is possible to manufacture emulsions of greatly increased speed with the other factors lending to photographic quality kept within control, it stands to reason that such a film will be submitted to the motion picture trade production purposes. — {Reprinted from American Cinematographer.) 100 Vacancies Filled in Six Months {continued frcmi page 60) about "gamma" when subsequent question and answer reveals that the technician does not know the gamma to which his own laboratory works. Certain technicians have a habit of expressing the opinion that they know all about the film industry and certainly much more about it than their prospective employer. Maybe they do, but maybe they don't, and it's a mistake to give the wrong impression. Several people have lost jobs because, in the employer's words, they "talk too much" or are "too big for their boots." While manv teclmicians know they may have lost a job because they ha\e asked for too much money, probably few realise that it is sometimes equally possible to lose a job through asking for too little. Only recently a member was sent after a job and, presumably because he was very anxious to obtain the post, quoted a salary of about half what a reputable company generally pays. He did not get the job, and another equally qualified member, who asked for a reasonable salary, was engaged. A.C.T. is always willing to advise members on the question of salaries. Conclusion. The Bureau is not only rendering a service to A .C.T. members but to studios and production companies generally. It is proud of its record and appeals to A.C.T. members to help maintain it by observing the conditions of registration and adding prestige to the Association by doing their job conscientiously and satisfactorily. Employers will continue to use the Bureau just as long as it is able to deliver the goods. Our members play an invaluable part in achieving that end. On its part the Association will strive to reward their trust in it as the only organisation competent to safeguard their ])rofessional interests. 'PHONE: GERRARD 2366 For all Technical Staff Requirements A.C.T. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU IS THE ONLY TECHNICAL FILM EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LICENSED ANNUALLY BY THE L.C.C. Jiccurate Records oj available Technicians in the following Departments : — CAMERA SOUND NEWSREEL LABORATORY SCENARIO TELEVISION ART STILLS EDITING AND CUTTING FLOOR AND PRODUCTION FORTY-EIGHT STUDIOS AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES ENGAGED STAFF THROUGH THE BUREAU DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1936. ASSOCIATION OF CINE -TECHNICIANS 30 PICCADILLY MANSIONS, 17 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W.l