Motion picture projection : an elementary text book (1928)

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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 #:
00018
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:
July 04, 2024
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12 MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION stages of experimentation and concentrated study, we have succeeded in conquering traditional difficulties and establishing notable improvements in lamps, filters and shutters — require the services of men of imagination and artistry who are equally able to respond to the mechanical ond artistic phases of their work. I do not think that my statement is far-fetched ivhen I say that I expect some day to see my projectionists work in evening clothes, and the chief projectionist execute his duties in the capacity of an executive only. In that day they will deservedly be numbered among the best paid artists in the moving picture industry. It will require more than the average standard of mechanic, and in my opinion it will be a profession worthy of the serious consideration of the college man. We are working slowly. We are dreaming wonderful things. We are visualizing marvellous projects. The work of the past is but the stepping stone to something much finer and better. To-day the motion pictures do not constitute an art; they are the result of the fusion of varied abilities. But wedded in the future to light, color, music and scents, they will come to be the highest expression of art that we shall know. I hope that I shall live to see that day. {Signed) S. L. ROTHAFEL. Capitol Theatre, New York. September 18, 1922.