Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers ( Volume: 26, Issue: 5, May 1936)
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An Analysis of Theater and Screen Illumination Data
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- Publisher
- SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
- Doc Type
- Journal Article
- Content Type
- Original Research
- Abbreviated Title
- J SMPE
- Volume
- 26, No. 5, pp. 532–542
- Abstract
- During the past twenty years much information on theater and screen illumination has been accumulated. The significance and reliability of these data are discussed in the light of known physical factors influencing proper illumination. As a first approximation to a standard, it is suggested that the data indicate a value of 8 to 12 foot-candles as representing satisfactory illumination. Variation of required illumination with screen size is analyzed, and a solution of the problem is suggested. The brightness of screen surroundings also is discussed. It is concluded that improvement in projection may be made by stricter application of existing information but that further investigations are desirable.
- Publication Date
- 1936-05-01
- DOI
10.5594/J08679- ISSN
- Print:
0097-5834 - Link
- https://doi.org/10.5594/J08679
- Author(s)
- S. K. WolfElectrical Research Products, Inc., New York, N. Y.
- Copyright
- © 1936 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.
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