Home Movies (1944)

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HOME MOVIES FOR AUCUST PACE 339 obtained for the purpose. Some amateurs have obtained good results printing with aluminum ink on "suede" black paper stock. Still another method which has found favor is to use a white or transparent ink and then, while ink is still wet, "dust" it with white or colored powder or powdered aluminum. Additional details on the rudiments of home printing can be obtained from printing supply houses. This resume is intended to acquaint the beginner with the simplicity and economy of making printed titles at home. Where the amateur's filming enterprises require an abundance of explanatory or spoken sub-titles, the printed title card is the only logical medium, offering, as it does, greater uniformity and a more "professional" appearance that enhances the screen presentation of his films. T)omorrow i • Continued from Page 322 Two motors operate cooling fan and film driving mechanism separately. Powered with a 500 watt lamp, the projected image on a four foot screen is the equal of that of the best 16mm. projectors. Those who have witnessed the projector in demonstration marvel at its styling. Built within a case upholstered in red leatherette and decorated with bright fittings, an attractive chromium trimmed plate with the inscripion "EIGHT" lends a modern note to the interior. Reel arms are demountable and fit within the closed case when not in use. The film travels from the forward reel through a slot in top of case, through the projector sprockets and film gate and down to an idler roller whence it travels to rear of cabinet, out through another slot fitted with a protective roller and up to the beltdriven takeup reel. Rewinding is automatic ; the reel being driven by a spring belt extending to a pulley which may be engaged with the motor drive when re-winding is desired. Two vents in the case admit air in and afford egress of hot air from the lamphouse. These are fitted with hinged covers of streamlined design — lids of ashtrays taken from wrecked automobiles. Automotive upholstery material was used in the trim and a clasp for the door was secured from a luggage shop. An automobile upholsterer by trade, the finesse of his art is clearly evident in Ferris' fine handiwork. With reel arms unmounted, the projector is approximately 10 inches in height by io|J4 inches in length and 8 inches deep. Total weight is about 12 pounds. The extension cord, when not in use, is coiled and stored on hooks inside the door which also holds the spare 400 foot takeup reel. The cabinet was soundproofed with applications of several thicknesses of carpet padding material. Further silencing of mechanism noise is accomplished by closing door of case during projection. No less an important feature is the framing control which extends through rear of case, making it unneces 8mm. Projector . . . sary to open door to make this adjustment during screening of pictures. Two bakelite knobs on opposite side of case afford control of projector speed and switching on and off of current controlling lamp, motor, and cooling fan. Just as the trials and tribulations encountered in constructing his first home made projector failed to discourage Ferris from embarking on this later project, so has this new accomplishment failed to stem his enthusiasm for further exploration. Today, Ferris is well along with the construction of a 16mm. sound projector. He delights in proving that he can, with tireless effort and hand work, make that which others have put together with finely machined parts in the hands of skilled mechanics. Ferris' mechanical skill stems from no academic training with calipers and slide rule. His is the accomplishment of trial and error, of filing off a bit here, and adding a drop of solder there. And, unorthodox as this may be, his creations really work, producing results comparable with factory made projectors. Sound On 3ilm Reorder... • Continued from Page 324 narrator, record player attendant and sound recorder have familiarized themselves with the script, the recording is then made. An adequate leader is attached to the film and start marks placed at points on the film just above the film gate and just before the stylus on the recorder to indicate correct threading of film for synchronized playback. Thereafter, it is necessary only to thread film in projector and recorder with start marks in same position to insure synchronization. Makers of the Filmgraph recommend making several test recordings on special recording film which they supply at low cost. In this way it is possible to perfect and improve upon a recording before finally putting the sound on 16 ACHROMATIC m PROJECTION m LENSES — $4.00 These were manufactured for the Govern merit but did nut come up to the Manufacturer's high and exacting standards for insignificant reasons. However, we guarantee you will be more than pleased with the results you get. These are 4 element lenses consisting of two cemented achromats 18.5 mms. in diameter with an effective f.l of 2 inches. These lenses come unmounted with easy directions for mounting in cardboard. plastic or metal tubing. These are a high quality color corrected lens suitable for projectors. At this price you can also use to make a splicer-viewer. Order Set #4002-E only $4.U0 P. P. with easy directions for mounting. HAVE FUN WITH LOW COST LENSES New ... But Edges Very Slightly Chipped FREE Big 10-Page Idea Booklet With Every Set! 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