Total Automation for the Motion-Picture Theater

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: J SMPTE
Volume: 81, No. 2, pp. 81–87
Abstract: After giving a brief history of theater automation, the design goals to be attained for a fully automated theater operation are described. Several basic solutions to the main problem are set forth and reasons for trying to run a 35mm projector in reverse are given. Research and development necessary for achieving the successful reverse operation of standard 35mm projectors is described and conclusions drawn from practical experiments are given. Not only was it established that it is possible to run 35mm projectors successfully in reverse—an operational mode essential for projector automation—but it was also found that certain modifications made for reverse operation provided for a steadier projected image when running forward, with much less film “flutter” and a minimum of film tension. Motor drive, projector control signals, operational modes and auditorium control functions which were achieved in actual theater installations, are described and illustrated.
Publication Date: 1972-02-01
DOI: 10.5594/J05649
ISSN: Print: 0361-4573
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J05649
Author(s): Al BoudourisEprad, Inc., P. O. Box 4712, Toledo, OH 43620; and John J. Burlinson, Jr. (who read the paper), National Screen Service, 1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
Geoffrey T. GrayEprad, Inc., P. O. Box 4712, Toledo, OH 43620; and John J. Burlinson, Jr. (who read the paper), National Screen Service, 1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
John J. BurlinsonEprad, Inc., P. O. Box 4712, Toledo, OH 43620; and John J. Burlinson, Jr. (who read the paper), National Screen Service, 1600 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
Copyright: © 1972 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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Automatic Cuing of Television Film Projectors [Active]
The Evolution of Projection Practices in the United Kingdom [Active]
Projection Development and Automation in the Rank Theater Division [Active]
New Concepts in Motion-Picture Projector Design [Active]
Presentation of the Film US at the Confluence Theater, Federal Pavilion, HemisFair '68 [Active]
Reversible Projector Equipment for Review-Rooms [Active]

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