Motion picture projection : an elementary text book (1928)

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture projection : an elementary text book
Date:
1928
Publisher:
New York : Technical Book Company
Volume:
Motion picture projection : an elementary text book
Leaf #:
00011
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion Picture Technology
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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GEORGE T. POST 188 16th AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO 18, CALIF. SK l.£018 I.A.T.S.E. 162 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION Author's Foreword In June, 1918, Motion Picture Projection made its first appearance. Its preparation was prompted by the need of a book on the subject of projection that was authentic, up to date and written so the amateur and student could readily understand it. The writer at this time held the office of director of projection with the American Red Cross and had charge of reconstruction work at the Institute in New York City. The book was immediately adopted by the American Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., the Knights of Columbus and the Community Motion Picture Bureau as the official textbook on the subject, with a result that the first edition was quickly sold out. There was a delay in getting the second edition to the printer, due to the fact that shortly after the signing of the armistice the writer was commissioned by the Exhibitors Trade Review to make a study of motion picture conditions in England, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, and for something like seven months the writer spent his time in the aforementioned countries. The second edition revised and enlarged was finally published in June, 1921, and met with instant favor in the industry. The author of this book, though actively engaged in the Motion Picture business since 1902, does not wish to pose as an expert in all matters pertaining to projection. When one stops to con