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

Page scan 000614 from Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers

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 #:
000614
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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BOOK REVIEWS 609 There is a comprehensive section on source materials. The book is illustrated with fifty-seven photographs and diagrams relating to moving pictures in production. G. E. MATTHEWS International Dictionary of Cinematography: E. Cauda. (English, German, Italian, French; containing 18,000 words and expressions concerning motion picture science, technic, industry, trade, and art, with 400 illustrations.) The appendix contains alphabetical lists of the key words for all the languages, with reference to the main body of the work. In many instances the English is faulty, but in spite of errors and careless proofreading the book will doubtless be extremely useful. Published in Italy: Stab. Tip. "Leonardo da Vinci," Citta di Castello. 1936. SOCIETY SUPPLIES The following are available from the General Office of the Society, at the prices noted. Orders should be accompanied by remittances. Aims and Accomplishments. — An index of the Transactions from October, 1916, to December, 1929, containing summaries of all articles, and author and classified indexes. One dollar each. Journal Index. — An index of the JOURNAL from January, 1930, to December, 1935. containing author and classified indexes. One dollar each. SMPE Standards. — The revised edition of the SMPE Standards and Recommended Practice was published in the March, 1938, issue of the JOURNAL, copies of which may be obtained for one dollar each. Membership Certificates. — Engrossed, for framing, containing member's name, grade of membership, and date of admission. One dollar each. Lapel Buttons. — The insignia of the Society, gold filled, with safety screw back. One dollar each. Journal Binders. — Black fabrikoid binders, lettered in gold, holding a year's issue of the JOURNAL. Two dollars each. Member's name and the volume number lettered in gold upon the backbone at an additional charge of fifty cents each. Test-Films. — See advertisement in this issue of the JOURNAL.