Year book of motion pictures (1929)
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suited in visible reception although objects could not be seen in detail: (103).
A home radio television device was recently demonstrated by engineers of the General Electric Co. and Radio Corporation of America. The apparatus is of simple construction, and the receiving part is about the size of a phonograph cabinet. The elements are a light source (neon glow lamp), a scanning device, and a synchronizing system: (104).
A survey has been made of the progress and methods of television in Europe: (105).
Theaters and Theater Equipment
A new pre set lighting contact board is now available and is made by the General Electric Company. Any number of lighting effects may be set in advance and operated in any sequence by master control switches at various points: (106).
The Roxy Theater is the ultimate in theater design with heated or cooled, washed, ventilating air, raising and lowering of the orchestra pit, hospital, noisemakers, two systems of talking movies, and indicating lights to show vacant seats : (107).
In Switzerland theater owners pay more atten
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(1) H. Rendell, "B. J. Color Supp.," June 3, 1927, p. 22.
(2) K. Martin, "Phot. Korr.," Jan. 1, 1927, p. 125.
(3) E. W. Nack, "Filmtechnik," Aug. 21, 1926, p. 350.
(4) W. V. D. Kelley, U. S. Patent 1,628,248.
(5) W. V. D. Kelley, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. X, No. 28, 1927, p. 238.
(6) H. Fries, "Filmtechnik," June 12, 1926, p. 242.
(7) "Camera," July, 1927, p. 1.
(8) . "Bull. Soc. Franc. Phot.," July, 1927, p. 240.
(9) E. B. Wedmore, "J. Sci. Instr.," Aug., 1927, p. 345.
(10) "Photo-Engravers Bull.," Oct., 1927, p. 37.
(11) C. F. Stiles, "Camera," Oct., 1927, p. 219.
(12) "Moving Picture World," Nov. 26, 1927, p. 8.
(13) J. Barry, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 25, 1926, p. 31.
(14) C. L. Gregory, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. X, No. 28, 1927, p. 303.
(15) F. W. Perkins, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 28, 1927, p. 48.
(16) I. N. Emery, "Ed. Screen," May 1927, p. 213.
(17) G. K. Burgess, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 26. 1927, p. 61.
(18) "Lichtbildbuhne," Sept. 17, 1927, p. 20.
(19) C. Emmermann, "Filmtechnik," June 25, 1927, p. 243.
(20) A. F. Sulzer, U. S. Patent 1,641,401.
(21) D. F. Comstock, U. S. Patent 1,641,220.
(22) A. C. Austin, "Nat. Lith.," April 1927, p. 32.
(23) "Filmtechnik," 2 Dec. 11, 1926, p. 496.
(24) J. M. Joy, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 26,
1927, p. 5.
(25) T. Faulkner, "Trans. S.M.P.E. ,"
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tion to equipment and pictures than to interior decoration. A typical ventilating system handles 700 cu. ft. per capita per hour: (108).
Thomas Wilfred's "Clavilux" is a color projector in which form, motion and perspective as well as color are subject to keyboard control. The inventor hopes to use the instrument for providing accompaniment to music and settings for short prologues: (109).
Under the title "Pointers on Theater Design and Construction," the general problem of theater construction involving the erection of fireproof, semi-fireproof and non-fireproof buildings is discussed with a consideration of the materials available. The position of the projection room in the conventional motion picture theater design is criticized: (110).
One author suggests that owners and operators of large chains and groups of theaters should employ some one to supervise projection in their theaters. He points out that the quality of projection is one of the most important things in presenting the motion picture to the public and that this work should be in charge of a welltrained and competent individual, who is responsible for the quality of projection: (111).
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(32) "American Cinematographer," Sept. 1927, p. 4.
(33) W. Johnston, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 25,
1926. p. 44.
(34) E. Cohen. "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. X, No. 28, 1927, p. 296.
(35) "Filmtechnik." March 5. 1927. p. 81.
(36) "Kinemat. Supp.," April 28, 1927. p. 67.
(37) C. Bennett, "Bioscone Supp.," March 31,
1927. p. 10.
(38) H. Lux, "Phot. Korr.," Sept. 30, 1926, p. 143.
(39) Farnham and Reid, Bull. Nat'l Lamp Wks., G. E. Co., 1927.
(40) "Trans. L.E.S.." Sept. 1927, p. 689.
(41) J. A. Summers. G. E. Co., 1927.
(42) Kofinger and Wien, "Kinotechnische Tahrbuch," 1925-26, p. 27.
(43) E. W. Beggs, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 26. 1927, p. 94.
(44) H. Fischbeck, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 26. 1927, p. 143.
(45) C. Stockborger, "J. Opt. Soc. Amer.," April, 1927, p. 356.
(46) "Moving Picture World," Oct. 22, 1927, p. 491.
(47) L. Nell, "B. J. Phot.." July 8, 1927, p. 395.
(48) Crabtree and Ives, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. XI, No. 30, 1927, p. 270.
(49) R. V. Wilson, "Photo Era," Oct. 1927, p. 189.
(50) A. P. Richard, "Cinemat. Franc," Sept. 24, 1927. p. 27.
(51) R. Landau, "Cinemat. Franc," Sept. 24, 1927, p. 25.
(52) Keenen, Bennett and France, "J. Amer. Ceramic Soc," June 1927, p. 435.
(53) R. S. Peck, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," No. 26, 1927, p. 55.
(54) G. E. Stone, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. X, No. 28, 1927, p. 196.
(55) O. M. Farkert, "Ed. Screen," May 1927, p. 226.
(56) "Sci. Amer.," Aug. 1927, p. 127.
(57) "Sci. Amer.," Aug. 1927, p. 152.
(.58) W. E. Bailey, "Sci. Amer.," Nov. 1927, p. 404.
(59) "Filmtechnik," July 10, 1926, p. 283.
(60) J. Kramer, "Photo. Chronik,' Dec. 28, 1926, p. 580.
(61) Jones and Langmuir, "G. E. Rev.," June, July, August, 1927.
(62) L. A. Tones, "Trans. S.M.P.E.," Vol. XI, No. 30, 1927, p. 135.