Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers ( Volume: 39, Issue: 9, September 1942)

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Motion Picture Laboratory Practices

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: J SMPE
Volume: 39, No. 9, pp. 166–185
Abstract: The function of laboratory service to studio production departments and to the release distribution field is discussed. The size and scope of laboratory operations are illustrated graphically by an organization chart showing the number of sub-departments. These in turn are classified into three major divisions, namely, Control, Processing, and Maintenance. Analysis of individual department activity begins with the Control division, and emphasis is placed upon the recent trend toward more scientific approach to the problems of processing. Discussion continues with the Processing division, starting with negative development, and the processing method of each successive department is described showing the inline flow of the work for both studio and release print operations. Problems relating to proper mechanical and electrical maintenance are also discussed.
Publication Date: 1942-09-01
DOI: 10.5594/J14309
ISSN: Print: 0097-5834
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J14309
Author(s): James R. Wilkinson
Copyright: © 1942 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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