The Film Daily (1930)

THE 12 Sunday, June 22, 1930 Theater Equipment '.By WILLIAM ORNSTEIN , F CLAIMED FOR SOUND SCREEN A glass beaded sound screen is one of the new developments offered by Truvision Projection Screen Corp. of New York. This screen is perforated in such a way that on the projection surface a hill is formed that is covered with glass globules. The manufacturers claim that these glass globules form practically a wall of light which covers the orifice of the perforations and permits the sound to come through without any loss of light. The company states that their way of perforating has the further advantage that the globules situated on the hills of the perforated part of the screens practically form a reflecting surface from angles eliminating distortion and fading. It is further claimed that the high degree of the reflecting surface requires from 40 to 50 per cent less current, which advantage results in saving of current and reducing the deterioration of machine parts, which are no longer exposed to the usual high heat. This screen can be washed with plain water and a soft sponge, and the manufacturer states that thus treated it will retain its original brilliance. MOTION PICTURE APPARATUS of Every Type Consult Us and Save Money REPAIR SHOP with Experts on Professional Cameras Right on Premises UflLCKTCHByS .▼▼110 West 32"St,New*>rk.fM^ Phone Penna. 0330 Motion Picture Department U. S. and Canada Agents for Debrie Procedure is Described in Making Replacements This is the eighth of' a series of articles reprinted from "Film Service Book," compiled by J. S. MacLeod, of the M-G-M Exchange Maintenance Department. Another article will appear on June 29. Film Replacements When film replacements are required, the inspector will fill out Form No. 473, using one sheet of this form for replacements for one production only. This form will be the source from which the necessary film requisition (Form No. 298-A) will be made up and forwarded to the film department at the home office. After the inspector has made out Form No. 473, she will write on the print record card, on the line following the last entry: "replacements reel No. ( ) ordered (date )" When the replacements have been received and inserted in the print, the inspector will write on the next open line on the print record card: "replacements reel No. ( ) inserted (date )" Form 473 is to be given the chief inspector who will have the necessary film requisition (298-A) filled out and mailed to the home office, film department. The clerk making out film requisition will indicate on Form 473 in the space provided: (a) The date on which the replace ments were ordered. (b) The film requisition number, and will return Form 473 to the chief inspector. When Form 473 has been returned to the chief inspector, with the date of order and the film requisition number shown thereon, it is to be filed in an alphabetical file, under the title of production and will remain in this file until the replacements have been received. This file will be called "Replacements On Order File" and is to be used as a means for: FIRE-PROOF WATER-PROOF Ruscus Trees Hedges, Flame-Proof, also Water-Proof for indoor and outdoor ?""• t £? "£. Fiovrei\ P'an,ts' Trees Vincs' Iron Wrought Decorated Stands l?A^*T^tTSe\t7'e a,"d Sai,TDr^orations IUu»trated in Our SEASONABLE CATALOGUE No. 3. MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION. Suggestions and Estimates Cheerfully Furnished. FRANK NETSGHERT, Inc. 61 Barclay Street New York, N. Y. (a) following up replacements not received, (b) identification of replacements when received, (c) reference to prevent duplica tion of orders. The forms in this file are to be examined at least once a week and if any reprint has been on order for a. period longer than should be required for printing and transportation, the home office film department is to be notified. Upon receipt of a replacement, the chief inspector will take from the "Replacements on Order File" the memo which covers that replacement and will enter, in the space provided, the date on which the replacement was received. After this report has served its purpose as identification for the replacement received, and the replacement has been inserted In the proper print, the form is to be given to the office manager, who will have the date of receipt of replacement entered opposite the proper item on the film requisition. Form 473 is then to be destroyed. The clerk having charge of film requisitions will periodically examine all requisitions and check up, with the chief inspector, on items which do not show a delivery date. Care must be taken to eliminate the possibility of duplicating orders for reprints. If a notation appears on a print record card indicating that replacements have been ordered, no further reprints are to be ordered until, by .reference to the "Replacements On Order File" it is certain that replacements previously ordered are not for the same scenes. Scrapping of Old Prints It is very important that prints which are no longer serviceable be immediately scrapped, as they take up room in the vaults which could be used for serviceable prints. Prints No Longer Required: When prints reach the stage where they are no longer required for use in your territory have your film department determine the physical condition of these prints. Foreign Department Film: If any of these prints which you desire to remove from service are still usable, advise the Home Office Film Department, giving the titles and also stating whether they are silent, dialogue, disc or movietone. We will ascertain whether they can be used for the foreign department and will advise what disposition to make of them. Scrapping: If the physical condition of the prints does not warrant their fur OUTDOOR DAYLIGHT SCREEN Washington Bureau of THE FILM DAILY Washington — A new type of screen to permit the showing of motion pictures out of doors or in lighted halls, the invention of two French engineers, has been placed on public exhibition at the Paris fair, according to information obtained by the M. P. Division of the Department of Commerce. The device is an ordinary opaque or transparent screen in front of which is placed a frame holding rows of very thin, bright metal blades standing perpendicularly to the screen and covering its face. The blades, not visible to the spectators, catch light obliquely, whether from sunlight or electric sources, and cast shadows on the real screen. ther use, they may be scrapped immediately in the manner explained below. Defacing: The prints are to be removed from reels and are to be chopped on one side into the sprocket holes to render them valueless for exhibition purposes. Make certain that the film is mutilated on a wooden chopping block. The use of the wooden chopping block eliminates the possibility of sparks which may occur if the chopping is done on a concrete floor or on a metallic surface. Packing: The scrap film is to be packed in wooden sparkproof boxes which are lined with waterproof paper or other suitable material. Packing in this manner is in accordance with Interstate Commerce Commission regulations. Marking: The case is to be marked "from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer" and addressed to the Park Works, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y., and on a corner of the case you are to mark "route via New York ^ Central." Shipping: Cases are to be shipped by "Freight Collect". Report to the Kodak Company: Copies of the bill of lading are to be mailed immediately, direct to the Park Works. Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N. Y. Report to the Home Office: The only report necessary to make to the Home Office is to advise us of each scrap shipment on a separate copy of Form No. 5, on which you will give the Film Department the titles of the productions, the number of prints scrapped and the date of shipment.