International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1935)

August 1935 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST 25 spliced together. For checking, a rush print is made from the sound negative and lavender print. The combined print has a negative of the picture, but this is satisfactory for the purpose. The entire process is so thoroughly checked during the assembly of the reel that it is not necessary to await the complete print for a final check. The completed reels are dispatched throughout the country according to a definite schedule, and. if necessary, delivery is accomplished by airplane to maintain the proper schedule in the event that there is some delay in making up, or in cases of specials or flashes. Constant Equipmpnt Check Special news stories of national importance are handled as "flashes," and in such cases, in order to eliminate the delay of awaiting "work" or "scoring" prints, the original negatives are used. In this way the stories are upon the screen within a few hours after the arrival of the negative. It is not at all uncommon in New York to see a newsreel flash of the deciding touchdown of an important football game in the theatre the evening of the same day. The work of the sound department is continuous and not finished upon the release of the film. Reports that include the comments of the editor as well as the recording analyses are returned with every story, and by such means a continual check is available to the field crew upon the operation of their equipment. If, for instance, the density of the sound-track indicates a gradual change for two or three consecutive stories, the crew is informed to make the necessary adjustments. Discussion: Chairman Frayne : How do you take care of the more or less inherent difference of output between variable-density and variable-area films? Mr. Humphrey : Each newsreel company was furnished with a portion of a print, so that their prints, run in their own systems, could be checked against the sample. Chairman Frayne : Was that done by changing the recording level or the transmission of prints? Mr. Humphrey : We left that to the newsreel studios. They do it in their own way, as they see fit. They make the check themselves and, as mentioned, do a pretty good job, because when the prints get to the theatres they seem to be quite uniform. Chairman Frayne : I could not help but think, as I listened to Mr. Humphrey, that if the studios of Hollywood could do likewise, the public would be given a lot of relief. At the present time we go into a theatre and hear a feature, or a reel of one, the sound volume of which is very comfortable. We hear and understand perfectly. Then all at once the picture changes to a Mickey Mouse, or a newsreel, or to something else. Suddenly there is a tremendous change in the output of the horns, and a great deal of discomfort is caused among the patrons, which must certainly be reflected eventually at the box-office. PURCHASING POINTERS ON PROJECTION EQUIPMENT (Continued from page 13) period shall be M months from date of shipment from our factory. We will not be liable for consequential damage in case of any failure to meet the conditions ot our guarantee. Pay particular attention to the statement about proper operation; note that the guarantee extends for 12 months from the time the unit left the factory, and not from the date of installation. Many guarantees, like the foregoing sample, require the return of receipt cards. Do not neglect this. I have seen many such cards lying around theatres. Get Guarantee — In Writing The next time you buy any electrical apparatus insist upon the salesman going over the terms of the guarantee with you — and get it in ivriting. Reactions to equipment trouble vary, but usually the equipment is held at fault. Here is some typical correspondence anent a \it> troublesome motor generator set. Electric Manufacturing ( i I use one of your m.g. sets for running my mirror arc lamps. Yesterday it began to smoke, and by the time I got it shul nlf it had a peculiar odor. When I tried to restart it the fuses blew. My machine is only 6 months old, and the salesman told me it was guaranteed for 1 year. Please send me a new machine at once. I'll return this defective one to you. I am using an old rectifier temporarily, so please hurry. BlJOU THEATRE Bijou Fneatre: We regret to hear that your m. g. evidently has burned out. In accordance with the provisions of our printed guarantee, copy of which is enclosed, we suggest that you return the m. g. to us by prepaid freight. We will examine it and determine the cause of the trouble. Electric Manufacturing I o. Electric Manufacturing Co.: I received your letter, and I don't liketrie way you want to handle this trouble. 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Day and night your National branch is ready to serve you from its ample stock ranging from a small screw to a complete projection installation. National offers genuine Simplex parts only — and expert projection repairing always. Get the National trading habit. Use the National branch as your equipment headquarters, and seek its advice on all equipment problems. It will pay you large dividends in superb equipment performance and freedom from service troubles. NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY CO. 92 Gold Street INC. or office nearest you New York, N. Y.