The motion picture projectionist (Oct 1927-Sept 1928)

24 The Motion Picture Projectionist How Charleston Local Does Things March, 1928 By J H. KEENER RECENTLY a member of Local 333, Charleston, S. C, was supplied with a print that obviously had received careless handling by the projectionist on the previous run. Instead of grumbling to himself or to his brothers, and accomplishing nothing, the projectionist brought the matter to the attention of his Local, and the following letter was sent the offending party, whose identity had laeen established by a piece of paper pasted on the ends of the reels : Dear Sir : — We used a picture during February, at the ends of the parts of which was piece of paper pasted on the film. This paper bore the name of a commercial establishment in your town. We are cooperating with the exchanges in keeping prints in good condition and we want to give our employer and the public good projection; but in order to do this we must cut out the paper you have pasted on the reel. We ask, therefore, that you do your part and not put paper, scratch or punch holes at the ends of the print. A moment's reflection on your part would, we believe, show you the fallacy of improperly treating film. There are many ways to cue a change. Our craft now has an excellent magazine, THE MOTION PICTURE PROJECTIONIST, which has covered this subject exhaustively, and a letter to its office will bring you any information you may wish not only on how to properly handle film but on any phase of projection. If you are not already a subscriber, may we suggest that you subscribe immediately, as any projectionist can materially better himself by reading this paper. Thanking you for your cooperation in future and inviting your aid in our work for better projection, Very truly yours, J. H. KEENER, Sec, Local 333 A similar letter was sent to the owner of the theatre, urging him to insist that his projectionist do nothing that would damage any print. This letter also directed In the interest of SERVICE and SAFETY please do not hold UNNECESSARY conversation with projectionists. No one allowed in Projection Room except Authorized Parties. By order of I. A. T. S. E. & M. P. M. O. LOCAL 333 the owner's attention to the fact that poor projection resulted in poor shows and dissatisfied audiences. Though outspoken and direct, the letter was friendly in tone and gave the impression of seeking to aid the owner in securing his cooperation for better projection and satisfied patrons. Local 333 has long been active in bettering projection in its district and the foregoing is another indication of their progressiveness in that direction. Commonly Used Animated Effects * By J. H. KURLANDER Aurora Borealis, changing color effect. Babbling brook. Blizzard effect. Burning forest, panorama. Clouds passing moon ; moon stationary. Moving fleecy clouds with rising moon. Country scene, panorama. Cyclone effect. Cyclone with flying objects. Descending clouds for imaginary ascension trip. Falling flowers. Flying angels. Flying birds. Flying butterflies. Fog effect. Flood with floating objects. Falling flags. Fire and smoke effect. Flames. Inferno spectacular effect. Lightning effect, three brass slides, used in slide carrier, with lightning shutter used in effect holder. *Reprinte(] from Transactions of S.M.P.E. Moon picture slides, with appearing and disappearing clouds. Moonlight water ripple, with metal mask. Fast moving dark storm clouds. Slow moving fleecy clouds. Moving and evening sunset clouds. Moving river. Midnight sun. Ocean waves. Rain effect. Rainbow prism effect with metal mask. Sand storm effect. Volcano effect, used on triple dissolving projector or three spotlamps. Eruption, flowing lava, rain of fire and ashes. Waterfalls effect. Automatic revolving color wheel. Blending colors effect, with glass design slides. Waving American flag effect. Flying bluebirds. Flying fairies. Falling sunbeams.