International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

National Theatre Supply branch managers in attendance at the Allied-Tesmi-Teda convention and trade show were given an insight into the sales potential for blown arc type projection lamps by Arthur J. Hat:h, president of the Strong Electric Corp., Toledo, Ohio. Hafh also described a new Xenon type slide projector and features of new model spotlights. Cliff Callender, sales manager of the Theatre Equipment Division of Strong Electric, related the favorable experience with 30 Strong Xenon projectors as employed at the World's Fair. Attending the meeting were: left to right, standing: Cliff Callender, Strong Electric Corp., Toledo, Ohio; J. Currie, vice president National Theatre Supply, Tarrytown; Harold Plumodore, Strong Electric; Pete Peterson, Indianapolis, Indiana; Vernon Barrett, Minneapolis, Minn.; Harry Russell, Pittsburgh, Pa.; W. C. Hutchins, Philadelphia, Pa.; Arthur J. Hatch, and Bill White, factory representatives, Strong Electric. Seated are: Ed Novak, Chicago, Illinois; F. F. McCleary, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Clarence Williamson, Detroit, MLh.; J. Servies, vice president, Tarrytown; J. M. Fisher, Cincinnati, Ohio; and Don Atkinson, Baltimore. Not shown in the photo were Bud Mutchler, Cleveland, Ohio; and Jerry George, Buffalo, N. Y. stats. These are usually mourned on the motors. Thread up the projectors with prints known to be of good quality and run them. Observe the passage of the film through the machines, paying particular attention to the film loops and the action of the takeups. If the film runs smoothly, strike the arc and project it upon the screen. Determine lens focus, centering of the apertures on the screen. OUT OF PRINT MITCHELL MANUAL AVAILABLE! The renowned "Manual for Practical Projection" by Robert A. Mitchell is now out of print, according to an announcement by the bookseller. International Projectionist. Returns from our retail outlets have been consolidated and we now have approximately 40 volumes of the Mitchell Manual available on a first-come-first served basis. These books are in brand new condition, complete with dust jackets; have never been used. This rare publication can be yours for $10 cash or money order. Sorry, no C.O.D. or foreign orders can be accepted at this price. Sheehan Booksellers P.O. Box 6174 Minneapolis, Minn. 55424 and put finishing touches on shutter timing by means of the shutter adjusting knobs if travel ghosts are detected. 3. SOUND QUALITY Run the films again and switch on the sound amplifiers whether or not the in-car speakers have been installed at this point. Listen to the sound very carefully in the monitor speaker and note its quality. Test functioning of volume controls, changeover faders, etc. Advise the sound engineer of any abnormalities which may be detected — hums, static noises, "mushy" sound, weak sound, etc. 4. IN-CAR SPEAKERS See that the speaker-post junction boxes are in good condition and that all post lamps are operative. Install the in-car speakers, attaching each securely to its junction box. Check the performance of each by playing phonograph records from the projection building. Short circuits and noisy or erratic ramp circuits must be corrected, and all defective speakers laid aside for repair. Further checks and routine daily inspection of all speakers are unnecessary and terribly time-consuming. iP 14 The "Tools for Freedom" award is proudly displayed by Leonard J. Quartin, vice president export sales and Mrs. Dora Narzymski, coordinator of export sales, of The Kalart Co., Inc., Plainville, Conn. The award was presented to The Kalart Co., Inc. by the Tools for Freedom Foundation for contributing a Kalart/Victor 16mm sound projector, which will be used in the International Center for Advanced Technical and Vocational training, Turin, Italy. International Projectionist Januarys 1965