International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

PROJECTED HIGHLIGHTS By Ray Gallo The 94th SMPTE Technical Conference and Equipment Exhibit being held at the Somerset Hotel, Boston, Mass., certainly presents a series of new professional products for motion pictures and television — in fact, this 94th semiannual convention, held in the city where the American dream of Democracy had its early beginning, offers many interesting sidelights. It introduced many new instrumentations for use in medicine such as medical photography devices and techniques. Some of these make it more accurate to probe into the human anatomy for known and unknown diseases. Stereocineradiography combines the four dimensions of space, time, sound and motion — a 4-D system. A miniature television camera for medical purposes (endoscopic examinations) along with laboratory practices, 8mm and 16mm recording, high-speed photography and educational motion picture and television engineering were added to the field of electronics. These and space technology, over the years, have given the world sound, motion and image for "better living." The SMPTE talented members represent the real un-sung heroes of today's industries. Yes, from the days of Marconi down to the Spectral Energy Distribution of Various Light Sources 5000 6000 WAVE LENGTH IN ANGSTROM UNITS deForest photo-cell, some dedicated engineer, like any dedicated professional, has made our lives more pleasant and fulfilled by their inventions and scientific hardships. Speaking of hardships, this writer recently had the privilege of The XeTRON Division of Carbons, Inc. made its first official demonstration of a JAN projector modified for Xenon compact arc at the Chicago convention of N. A. V. A. and for the first time showed a big (9' x 12') bright (12.5 F.C.) picture with the new XeTRON type JX Xenon 450 watt lamphouse. It is now possible for / the modified projector to deliver three times as much brightness as can be obtained from a 16mm projector using a 1000 watt incandescent bulb. The 450/JX lamphouse has been designed only for the "JAN" projector and meets the needed requirements for increased screen illumination. This JX unit is sold as a modification kit, complete with instructions for making ihe changes to improve the quality and intensity of the projected light. Other designs will be available in the near future for use with other make professional, heavy duty type 16mm projectors. JX is 14% in. high by 5% in. wide by 77/s in. deep. inspecting the Union Carbide Corporation's arc carbon division plants and laboratories, and, while engaged in the motion picture industry's activities for the greater part of my adult life, even I had no conception of the tedious research and long hours of manufacturing processes it takes to fashion a projector carbon. The chart on this page shows a set of curves based on one of the sequences in the National Carbon technicolor film which demonstrates the spectral characteristics of various light sources. I'm sure Bill Cosby or Phil Freeman, both top executives of the arc carbon sales division, would be happy to arrange a free screening of this excellent short if you are interested to see it. Incidentally, right after this convention (Oct. 13 18) another very important Trade Show Exhibit will be on display at the Hotel Americana in New York from Oct. 28-31. There you will see the new Strong "Futura" projection lamp designed for both 35mm and 70mm exhibition, whether it is a conventional indoor or Drive-in type of theatre, and the new model AA11 Norelco Universal 70/35 projector that includes a dual split 17/35 magazine shaft to eliminate need for 35mm reels with 70mm flanges. You will also be able to see the Ashcraft arc lamp and the Century projector — an all-purpose 35mm and 70mm American made system with the transistor sound. In fact, there are over 50 firms, mostly American, that will demonstrate new theatre equipment at the TOATESMA-TEDA trade show. And don't forget the Spring SMPTE convention, the 95th semi-annual technical and equipment exhibit conference to be held at the Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles, April 12-17. iP CARBON ARCS FOR THE FINEST PROJECTION XENON COMPACT ARC jetTJFIOjW d i vision Brighter Light on Screen • Longer Burning per Carbon • More Economical CARBONS, INC. ■J '-hum LAMPHOUSES • Xrf7/w/ POWER SUPPLIES fcy Cinemeccanica by Christie BOONTON. N. J. 12 International Projectionist October, 1963