Motion Picture Daily (Apr-Jun 1960)

May 2, 1960 Motion Picture Daily 7 ✓ EKC Black-and-White Film Has ties Speed of Plus-X Negative Type Special to THE DAILY TESTER, N.Y., May 1.— A new black-and-white motion picture film ee times the speed of the present Eastman Plus-X Negative Film and ibe same grain has been announced by Eastman Kodak Company here. Eastman Double-X Panchro " ~~ " " ~ considerable application, particularly Negative Film, Types 5222 9 and 7222 ( 16mm ) , combines ad necessary for photography Averse lighting conditions with grain, high definition and color Ity of Eastman Plus-X Panic Negative Film, now widely a standard production film for heatrical motion picture and n series work, the announce kd. dnian Sees It as Standard ding to Don Hyndman, managjdak's Motion Picture Film Deit the new Double-X Film will v become the standard blackJ te negative material for studio |. "The increased speed of the n gives the cameraman added } over depth-of-field and low(ting situations, with httle or no t in screen definition, or grainie pointed out. nmended exposure index for film is daylight 250, tungsten jds is about three times as fast 5tman Plus-X Panchromatic e Film (daylight 80, tungsten kv used by the industry as a 1 production material. Said an, "The new film should find j |>nly guaranteed J scratch removal •in process 6 and 35 mm Prints riginals Negatives Kodachromes ELD for scratched film: We reratches and abrasions from both film, restore flexibility, repair all r splices, and apply our exclusive e coating. EAT for new film: We apply a to the emulsion side of your film jtects against scratches, dirt and I •id Film Technique Inc. 'THE FILM DOCTORS" 2-02 27 St.. L.I.C. 1. N. Y. STillwell 6-4601 New Life For Old Film 4ong Life For New Film on some of the larger, more difficult to light studio stages and in scenes where depth of field calls for lighting at a high illumination level." "Some savings will be realized in the reduced power required to light sets adequately," he added. According to Kodak, no particular problem is anticipated in intercutting of scenes photographed on Double-X with footage made on somewhat finer grain films. Introduced at SMPTE Meet The film was introduced today at the national convention of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers in Hollywood. Rolls will be available in the 100, 200, 400 and 1,200 foot widths in the 16mm size and 100, 200, 400, 1,000 and 2,000 foot widths in the 35mm size. New Double-X Film, Type 5222, and Type 7222, will be limited in supply until expanding production makes possible offering the new film as a regular product. Blonder-Tongue ( Continued from page 1 ) pay-TV, as well as for bringing other non-entertainment programming such as educational, science, medical and civilian defense to pre-selected audiences." He said the system is inexpensive to install for test areas and that the necessary equipment "is available now. The estimated cost of putting a system into operation using present master TV facilities is an equipment cost of $25 for each set plus installation costs of $5 per set. Community Antenna Unnecessary It was noted that the system also can be used where there is no master or community antenna system, but the cost would be higher. No programming has been developed for the system, hence this would be the responsibility of those employing it. Video Independent Theatres of Oklahoma City recendy disclosed that it had applied for Telemeter pay-TV franchises for areas in which it now operates community antenna systems and elsewhere. Mood Music Library Sixth Edition Issued Tommy Valentino's Major Mood Music Library has recently released the sixth edition of their new mood music background catalogue. The library, which consists of 25 hours of recorded music, is constantly being added to with an additional hour of music released every week. The recordings are suitable for all types of motion picture and video productions. TITRA TITRA SOUND DUBBING CORP. CO., INC. 1600 BROADWAY, N. Y. 19, N. Y. PLaza 7-6681 THE ONLY STUDIO WITH FULLY INTEGRATED FACILITIES FOR HANDLING ALL PHASES OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE • SCRIPT WRITING • CASTING & DIRECTING • RECORDING • EDITING • INTERLOCK • MIXING • OPTICAL AND MAGNETIC TRANSFERS GREETINGS and BEST WISHES to S.M. P.T. E. FROM FRANK C. ZUCKER CAMERA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. RENTALS • SALES • SERVICE Camera Equipment ■ 16mm and 35mm Lighting Equipment • Generators • Camera Cars Grip Equipment ■ Editing Equipment Sound Recording and Projection Equipment In Florida CAMERA EQUIPMENT CO. INC. OF FLORIDA 1335 East 10th Avenue Hialeah, Florida TUxedo 8-4604 In California CAMERA EQUIPMENT CO. INC. OF CALIFORNIA 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, Cal. Hollywood 9-5119 CAMERA EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 315 West 43rd Street, N.Y.C. JUdson 6-1420