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THEATRE EQUIPMENT
STAGE AND THEATRE ILLUMINATION, VENTILATION, PROJECTORS, SCREENS, ETC.
CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
COMPETENT ENGINEERING NECESSARY TO INSURE SAFETY IN THEATRE CONSTRUCTION.
An article written by a theatre engineer which was stimulated by the recent failures in theatre buildings. Some of the acceptable and recommendable practices in theatre construction are pointed out in this description.
Reference : February 25, 1922, page 1278. HOW AN ELEVEN HUNDRED-SEAT HOUSE WAS RENOVATED AT SMALL
COST.
An enterprising and efficient manager therein tells how, with a very limited expenditure, he remodeled this large theatre. His methods of shopping for his materials and equipment might well be followed by others.
References : December 10, 1921, page 3081.
FIRE PREVENTION
UP TO EXHIBITORS TO SPREAD GOSPEL OF FIRE PREVENTION.
Contains the necessity of fire prevention. Statistics of annual losses in the United States.
References: October 8, 1921, page 1897.
FLOOR COVERING
A POPULAR FLOOR COVERING IN MOVING PICTURE THEATRES.
An article on linoleum and cork carpet for the motion picture theatre containing information describing the advantages of this flooring, and also general
advice on the best method of laying, etc. References : December 3, 1921, page 2965.
ILLUMINATION AND MODIFIED LIGHTING
ADAPTING COLORED LIGHT TO THE MOTION PICTURE THEATRE.
The first of a series of articles by A. L. Powell, who is recognized as possibly the leading expert on this and allied subjects. This general subject of illumination of the theatre and stage along with the connection of light and music is treated in the issues of January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 and 11.
References : January 28, 1922, page 777.
VARIOUS EFFECTS MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH COLORED LIGHTING.
A. L. Powell, in the second of his series of articles treating on " Colored Lighting in tbe Motion Picture Theatre," has here endeavored to point out the differences between the action of lighting and pigments : the composition of color ; the fact that in practice we are not generally dealing with pure color ; the necessity for examining colors and experimenting with the various combinations to secure the desired results, and finally, giviug an example of the effect of color on scenery. This series of articles sbould help the exhibitor in his attempt to present colored lighting in its most effective forms. The possibilities along tbese lines are unlimited.
References : February 4, 1922, page 907.
SUGGESTIONS FOR LIGHTING VARIOUS PARTS OF THE THEATRE.
Mr. Powell, in the third of his series on " Colored Lighting in the Motion Pic ture Theatre," points out the probable course along which lighting methods will be carried in the future. Comment is made on the present practice of studding huue iixtures with colored lamps so that the fixture becomes the center of attraction. Also the attempt Is made to point out that in the future more delicate subtle effects will be secured.
References: February 11, 1922, page 1043.
Sli -PPLEM i:\tiso rin: GENERAL THEATRE ILLUMINATION WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS.
Continuation of a series of articles by A. L. Powell In which he discusses the splendid opportunities which confront the exhibitor for securing various distinguishing effect! through special lighting. Special lighting will bring
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