Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (1930-1949)

Record Details:

Title:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Date:
1930-1949
Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : The Society
Volume:
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
Leaf #:
000392
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
The Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPE)Êdocuments the technological progress of the film industry, highlighting technical developments in production and exhibition. Of special interest are articles about special effects, theater practices, lighting, and the introduction of the 16mm format. Initially titled "Transactions of the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers."Digitized by the Prelinger Library and the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE ENGINEERS LOYD A. JONES, EDITOR pro tern. Associate Editors G. L. CHANIER P. MOLE S. E. SHEPPARD O. M. GLUNT W. B. RAYTON J. L. SPENCE A. C. HARDY P. E. SABINB I/. T. TROLAND Volume XIV APRIL, 1930 Number 4 CONTENTS Page Dimensional Analysis as an Aid to Miniature Cinematography G. F. HUTCHINS 377 Flexible Drive Shafts — Their Application to Sound Pictures . . J. C. SMACK 384 A Quick Test for Determining the Degree of Exhaustion of Developers .... MERLE L. DUNDON, G. H. BROWN, AND J. G. CAPSTAFF 389 Elimination of Commutator Ripple from Direct Current Generators .... O. K. BUCK AND J. C. ALBERT 399 Radiation Characteristics of Two Mercury Arcs FRANK BENFORD 404 A Method of Testing for the Presence of Sodium Thiosulfate in Motion Picture Films J. I. CRABTREE AND J. F. Ross 419 A New Sixteen Millimeter Motion Picture Camera . . JOSEPH A. DUBRAY 427 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Its Service as a Forum for the Industry FRANK WOODS 436 Theater Lighting 441 Report of Projection Committee 444 Abstracts 450 Officers 453 Committees 454 Committee Chairmen 457 New Members 459 Change of Address 459 Society Notes 460 Pacific Coast Section 464 Report of the Secretary 466 Spring Meeting of the Society, Washington, D. C 468 Information for Authors concerning Publication in the JOURNAL 471 Published Monthly by the SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE ENGINEERS 20th & Northampton Sts., Easton, Pa. Editorial Office: 343 State St., Rochester, N. Y.