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

Page scan 000316 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 #:
000316
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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REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF NITROCELLULOSE MOTION PICTURE FILM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (These regulations are published herein for information and ready reference by the readers of the Journal. Publication in the Journal is therefore in no way related to approval or disapproval of these regulations by the Society, although much of the material relating to motion picture projection rooms has been based upon recommendations made by the SubCommittee on Fire Hazards of the SMPE Projection Practice Committee, published in the November, 1938, issue of the Journal. The following regulations are reprinted from NBFU Pamphlet No. 40, July 1, 1939, copies of which may be obtained from the National Board of Fire Underwriters, New York, N. Y.) (1) Application of Rules (2) Scope of Regulations (3) Arrangement of Regulations (4) Approval of Plans (5) Definitions Part I. General Provisions Regarding the Storage and Handling of Film (11) Construction and Arrangement of Buildings (12) Electrical Equipment (13) Heating Equipment (14) Sprinklers and Other Fire Protection Appliances (15) Storage of Film (16) Film Cabinets (17) Film Vaults (18) Handling of Film (19) Motion Picture Projection and Special Processes Part II. Special Provisions for Special Occupancies (21) Motion Picture Theaters and Other Occupancies in which the Principal Use of Film Is in Motion Picture Projection 311