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 #:
000554
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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tution, and individual interested in this field should have. "It is quite obvious that a number of scientific workers and institutions, not directly specializing in photography and the kindred sciences, do not yet realize the necessity of maintaining a complete set of "Section B" of The Photographic Journal. With the approach of the Society's Centenary — 1953 — [this point should be emphasized]. Since its foundation on 20 January 1853, this worldwide organization has fostered all applications of photography, kinematography, photoengraving, and radiography since their very inception as we know them today. We confidently expect wide recognition of the work performed by this Society during the past one hundred years." Those who attended the International Symposium on High-Speed Photography at the SMPTE Convention in October will recognize at least two respected acquaint Current Literature ances among the contributors to The Photographic Journal's special issue: R. H. J. Brown, "Flash Cinematography" W. D. Chesterman and G. T. Peck, "A Synchronized Flash-Discharge System for High-Speed 35mm Cinematography" J. S. Courtney-Pratt, "Image Converter Tubes and Their Application to High Speed Photography" R. A. Chippendale, "Image Converter Techniques Applied to High Speed Photography" K. D. Froome, "An Electronically Operated Kerr Cell Shutter" J. M. Meek and R. C. Turnock, "ElectroOptical Shutters as Applied to the Study of Electrical Discharges" This issue is noted on its cover as costing five shillings. Annual rates and other information should be requested from The Royal Photographic Society, 16 Princes Gate, London, S.W.7. The Editors present for convenient reference a list of articles dealing with subjects cognate to motion picture engineering published in a number of selected journals. Photostatic or microfilm copies of articles in magazines that are available may be obtained from The Library of Congress, Washington, D.G., or from the New York Public Library, New York, N.Y., at prevailing rates. American Cinematographer vol. 33, Aug. 1952 Hollywood Launches 3-D Film Production (p. 336) J. Biroc The Vistascope . . . New Tool for Motion Picture Production (p. 338) L. L. Ryder "Anistration" . . . Streamlined Animation Technique (p. 340) A. Rowan Background Projection Photography (p. 342) C. L. Anderson High-Speed Cinematography (p. 343) J. H. Waddell vol. 33, Sept. 1952 WarnerColor — Newest of Color Film Process (p. 384) E. B. DuPar Miniatures in Motion Picture Production (p. 386) A. Rowan Camera Fill Lights (p. 388) F. Foster Lighting for High-Speed Motion Pictures (389) J. H. Waddell Wheels that Still Turn Backward (p. 390) R. H. Cricks Filming the TV Dramatic Featurette (p. 392) H. A. Lightman Now . . . Magnetic Sound for All Cine Films (p. 394) J. Forbes Bild und Ton vol. 5, Sept. 1952 Die Projektierung eingebauter Lichtspieltheater in Moskau (p. 271) Schaden am 35-mm-Kino-Film (p. 279) H. Mager British Kinematography vol. 21, July 1952 Magnetic Sound on 16mm Edge-Coated Film; A Short Review of a Current Trend (p. 15) vol. 21, Sept. 1952 A Test to Measure the Flammability of Kinematograph Safety Film (p. 61) R. W. Pickard Latensification (p. 67) P. Raibaud Electrical Communication vol. 29, Sept. 1952 Low-noise TravelingWave Tube (p. 234) A. G. Peifer, P. Parzen and J. H. Bryant Electronics vol. 25, Aug. 1952 Improving TV System Transient Response (p. 110-113) John Ruston vol. 25, Oct. 1952 A Phase Indicator for Color Television (p. 112) K. Schlesinger and L. W. Nero 545