International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

British laws regarding booth operation would probably have to be modified if remote operation is to become widespread. Unlike the U. S., Britain has one safety code administration that functions nationally. The reported shortage of union projectionists in England, coupled with the distressed state of the English exhibition industry, set the stage in the United Kingdom for this technological advance. This would probably not be the case in the United States, the association comments. Differences Highlighted The British situation is yet another highlight of the differences between the British and American theatre industries. In Britain, as an example, there are no anti-trust laws similar to ours. In enforcing their "FIDO" plan to keep current feature films off television, British distributors, with the support of exhibitors, have refused to supply film to a violator, and the courts have condoned this boycott. Under the Eddy Plan, British theatres pay a small tax on each admission, and the funds are used to subsidize new production. Also, the British have a mandatory classification system. iP Pine Hollow Theatre Uses Century Sound An article in the November issue of International Projectionist described the sound system of the Pine Hollow Theatre incorrectly. The Pine Hollow is equipped with the Century Projector Corp. all-transistor 6-4-1 channel sound system. The sound equipment was furnished by Century dealer Joe Hornstein, Inc., and installed by engineer Joe Kelley of the Skouras circuit. iP Reevesound Company Retains Barbara Skeeter NEW YORK— Reevesound Company, Inc., Long Island City motion picture engineering firm, announced it has retained New York consulting publicist Barbara Skeeter to expand its information program. Reevesound designs specialized sound and visual communications systems for governments and industrial firms. A former director of public relations for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Miss Skeeter has a broad background in corporate and association publicity and newspaper work. iP International Projectionist PROFICIENCY from page 9 quently, the person manning this equipment should have as much knowledge as possible about the projection room. For example, a knowledge of the electronic fundamentals connected with sound becomes increasingly important because the patrons, with their own Hi-fis at home, require high standards in sound reproduction. The added complexity of the four-and sixtrack stereophonic systems is a real challenge to the theatre projectionist. Although the sound service engineer maintains this system in many theatres, he cannot be present at all theatres all of the time; therefore, a major responsibility rests with the projectionist for keeping the system in good condition. It is the good projectionist who possesses enough knowledge about his sound system that he can make emergency repairs when necessary. The patron becomes disgruntled if a sound outage occurs and he must wait until a sound service engineer comes from across town to repair it. Though it is the most complicated part of the projection room equipment, the sound system does not constitute the only electronic apparatus. The various motors, the arc lamps, the motor-generators and the rectifiers must also function properly so that the show goes on the screen in a pleasing manner. In this area, the projectionist has a greater responsibility than in servicing sound systems because he must institute the maintenance procedures. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of the electronic fundamentals involved is a prerequisite of proper servicing. As the equipment, such as the arc lamp, becomes increasingly simple to operate, its construction becomes more complicated. Consequently, an increasing knowledge of electronics and theories explaining the operation of these systems is another reason why this subject represents a basic requirement for all projectionists. Mechanics Should be Mastered The motion picture projector is not only an electronic marvel, but it is also one of the most intricate machines in today's world of automation. Again, the burden for adequate maintenance and servicing rests with the person in the projection room; it is only natural, therefore, that this man acquire a knowledge of mechanics so that he can adequately perform the duties required of him. Unless the basic mechanical func January 1963 *£{ \ "LETS TWIST"! Yes, That Easy to Use -No Tools Needed Just Twist The Stub In & Out . . . 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