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448 REPORT OF PROJECTION COMMITTEE [j. s. M. P. E.
in any event no possible harm can be done by acquiescence to our proposal. On the other hand, it will indicate that this Society recognizes the high importance of excellence in the work of projection and proposes to put its weight behind the movement for its betterment. It also will be visual evidence to the projectionist that at last a really authoritative body other than his own organization is giving direct, official recognition to both him and his work.
Respectfully submitted,
A. H. GRAY HARRY RUBIN
C. L. GREENE J. H. KURLANDER
HERBERT GRIFFIN M. S. SWAAB
LESTER ISAACS F. H. RICHARDSON, Chairman
DISCUSSION
MR. C. L. GREENE: I wish to state, in the event that the Society sees fit to accept and approve the ventilation section of the report, I have a request to make particularly of the members of the Society who are now connected with developments in wide films. When I wrote the supplement, I thought I was being farsighted when I assumed an average of 150 amperes for the projection arc for wide film, but before the first session had been on two hours I heard discussion of 200 and 250 ampere arcs. As work progresses, if the men who are in a position to know what requirements are going to be placed on ventilation would keep the Projection Committee advised along that line it would greatly facilitate our work.
MR. EDWARDS: If the Chairman spoke of the lack of appreciation of projection by the SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE ENGINEERS I think it was a slip. I don't think that is quite what was in his mind. I believe that suggestion with regard to the President of the International Alliance becoming a member of the Society is something of value. We happened to have the gentleman in here this morning. I think it is the first time he has sat in on even a portion of our proceedings, and I can assure you he was very much impressed by the type of paper being presented. He was frank to tell me, "I don't understand very much about that, but it engenders new thought, and that is what the industry needs in all branches."
MR. RICHARDSON: I didn't say the Society lacks appreciation; I said everybody.
You have the whole official staff of the organization I mentioned in this building, and it has been suggested that you appoint a committee to cooperate. It should have consideration by the Society.
PRESIDENT PORTER: The body is considering it.
MR. RICHARDSON: You will never have another opportunity like the present one. I move that a committee be appointed to confer with the Board of International Alliance and find what their attitude would be and if official results can be obtained.