Motion picture news booking guide (Apr 1922)

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BOOKING GUIDE 109 objects such as artistic vases, statues, architectural designs and the like which are usually totally unnoticed, to special attention, laying additional stress and beauty on same. Extremely striking lighting effects may be obtained at almost no expense. References : February 18, 1922, page 1150. APPLICATION OF COLORED LIGHT IN CONNECTION WITH MUSIC. A discussion by A. L. Powell on why the rapidly increasing number of motion picture theatres are adopting in some form or another the use of modified illumination to produce an atmosphere which is in harmony with the music. Mr. Powell has endeavored to point out the importance of this subject to the motion picture theatre, the wonderful opportunities for experimentation which it possesses, the fundamental points of similarity and difference between light and sound. References : February 25, 1922, page 1277. COLORED LIGHTING PROVIDES MOST ARTISTIC EFFECTS FOR STAGE. The sixth of a series by A. L. Powell on " Colored Lighting for the Motion Picture Theatre " in which is described the best means of securing artistic effects through modified lighting on the stage. Also the desirable equipment, the variety of mechanical means through which the desired effects may be obtained, and the principles to be considered when choosing the type of lighting for a particular production. In this article a detailed study of the footlight is made, including its advantages and limitations. References : March 4. 1922, page 1407. OPERATION AND FUNCTION OF APPLIANCES FOR STAGE LIGHTING. The last article of the series by A. L. Powell, which takes up the actual mechanical construction of the various units used for securing stage lighting effects, their proper operation and function. A few examples are given to indicate how colored lighting can be applied with these devices in the most effective method. References : March 11, 1022, page 1519. IMPORTANCE OF PROPER ILLUMINATION OF THEATRE INTERIOR. Results of research by the Eastman Kodak Company -Laboratory, giving a study of the best practice for theatre auditorium illumination, containing data and suggestions which may be found advantageous in planning the theatre lighting. References : September 17, 1921, page 1519. MOTOR GENERATOR PROPER CARE AND OPERATION OF THE MOTOR GENERATOR EQUIPMENT. By H. M. Candy. Engineering Dept.. Westinghouse Mfg. & Elec. Co. The care and procedure or installation and operation as outlined in this article should save the exhibitor considerable expense, and the projectionist time and worry. References : January 21, 1922, page 647. MUSIC AND LIGHT APPLICATION OF COLORED LIGHT IN CONNECTION WITH MUSIC. A discussion by A. L. Powell on why the rapidly increasing number of motion picture theatres are adopting in some form or another the use of modified illumination to produce an atmosphere which is in harmonv with the music Mr. Powell has endeavored to point out the importance of this subject to the motion picture theatre, the wonderful opportunities for experimentation which it possesses, the fundamental points of similarity and difference between light and sound. References : February 25. 1922, page 1277. ORGANS INSTALLATION AND PROPER CARE OF THE THEATRE ORGAN. By H. J. Werner, president, American Photoplayer Company. An article that should prove very helpful through its general educational nature on the care operation and installation of the theatre organ. References: December 31, 1921, page 301. PROJECTORS USES OF THE FIVE GENERAL TYPES OF PROJECTORS. A lecture by Don Carlos Ellis at Columbia University, giving a resume" of the uses of the large standard professional, semi-professional, portable or suit cssp variety, safety standard type, of projector. c References: September 17, 1921, page 1526.