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Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions A Practical Hand-book and Guide for Theater Electricians, Motion Picture Operators and Managers of Theaters and Productions
By Henry C. Horstmann, Victor H. Tousley
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Table of Contents
- Motion Picture Operation STAGE ELECTRICS AND ILLUSIONS
- PREFACE
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER I. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS.
- Two and Three-Wire Systems.
- Electrical Hazards.
- RESUSCITATION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
- RESUSCITATION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
- CHAPTER II. THE ARC LAMP.
- General Discussion of the Electrical Arc.
- Operation of Arc Lamps.
- Testing of Arc Lamps.
- Testing Carbons.
- CHAPTER III. PROJECTION.
- Setting and Adjustment of Carbons.
- Optical System.
- Current Required.
- Current Required for Projecting.
- Selection of Lenses.
- HINTS ON MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTING ARCS.
- CHAPTER IV. MOTION PICTURES.
- Colored Pictures.
- CHAPTER V. THE MOTION-PICTURE MACHINE.
- DISCUSSION OF PARTS.
- A—Upper, or Feed Reel.
- B—Upper Magazine.
- C—Fire Traps.
- D—Upper Steady-Feed Sprocket.
- E—Presser or Friction Rollers.
- F—Upper Loop.
- G—Film-Steady Drum, or Film Steadier.
- H—Film Gate.
- I—Tension Springs.
- J—Automatic Fire Shutter.
- K—The Revolving Shutter.
- L—Intermittent Sprocket.
- M—Lower Feed Loop.
- N—Lower Steady-Feed Sprocket.
- O—Take-up Reel.
- P—Framing Device.
- Q—Film Shields.
- A—Upper, or Feed Reel.
- B—Upper Magazine.
- C—Fire Traps.
- D—Upper Steady-Feed Sprocket.
- E—Presser or Friction Rollers.
- F—Upper Loop.
- G—Film-Steady Drum, or Film Steadier.
- H—Film Gate.
- I—Tension Springs.
- J—Automatic Fire Shutter.
- K—The Revolving Shutter.
- L—Intermittent Sprocket.
- M—Lower Feed Loop.
- N—Lower Steady-Feed Sprocket.
- O—Take-up Reel.
- P—Framing Device.
- Q—Film Shields.
- DISCUSSION OF PARTS.
- CHAPTER VI. THE FILM.
- Film Making and Characteristics.
- Patching Film.
- CHAPTER VII. GENERAL HINTS ON INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND CARE OF MACHINES.
- Tools.
- Aligning the Machine.
- Anchoring the Machine.
- Inspection.
- Upper Magazine.
- Fire Trap.
- Cleaning Machine.
- Oiling Machine.
- Care of Sprockets.
- Adjusting Intermittent Sprocket.
- Automatic Fire Shutter.
- The Revolving Shutter.
- Framing.
- Film Gate.
- Tension Springs.
- The Take-Up.
- Cover.
- Getting Ready for the Show.
- CHAPTER VIII. LIGHT.
- CHAPTER IX. PRINCIPLES OF VISION.
- CHAPTER X. REFLECTION.
- CHAPTER XI. REFRACTION.
- CHAPTER XII. OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
- CHAPTER XIII. OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
- Dissolving Views of Living Pictures.
- Human Figure Floating or Performing in Air.
- Head Suspended in Air.
- Magic Cabinet.
- Head Resting on Table.
- Multiplication of Images.
- Trick Mirror.
- CHAPTER XIV. THEATER BUILDINGS.
- General Requirements.
- The Stage.
- Moving-Picture Theater.
- The Screen.
- CHAPTER XV. OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT.
- Construction and Ventilation.
- Wiring of Operating Room.
- CHAPTER XVI. CURRENT CONTROL FOR ARC LAMPS.
- Voltages Required.
- Resistance Control.
- Reactance Control.
- Transformation Control.
- Auto-transformer Control.
- Motor-Generator Control.
- Rotary Converter Control.
- The Mercury-Arc Rectifier Control.
- CHAPTER XVII. MANAGEMENT OF GENERATORS AND MOTORS.
- Operation of Generators.
- Operation of Motors.
- Alternating-Current Motors.
- GENERAL HINTS.
- CHAPTER XVIII. THEATER WIRING.
- Aisle Light.
- Alternating Current.
- Arc Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Arc Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Arc Lamps.
- Armored Cable.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Armored Cables.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Armored Cables.
- Asbestos.
- Attachment Plugs.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Attachment Plugs.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Attachment Plugs.
- Auditorium.
- Auto-Starters.
- Balconies.
- Batteries.
- Bells.
- Borders.
- The National Electrical Code Rules Governing Border and Proscenium Sidelight Construction.
- The National Electrical Code Rules Governing Border and Proscenium Sidelight Construction.
- Box Office.
- Brackets.
- Branch Circuits.
- National Electrical Code Rules Governing Size of Wire for Branch Circuits and Fuses for Same.
- National Electrical Code Rules Governing Size of Wire for Branch Circuits and Fuses for Same.
- Bus-Bars.
- Cabinets.
- Cables.
- Canopies.
- National Electrical Code Rule.
- National Electrical Code Rule.
- Carriage Call.
- Carrying Capacity of Wires.
- Ceiling Fans.
- Chandeliers.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Fusing Chandelier Circuits.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Fusing Chandelier Circuits.
- Circuit Breakers.
- National Electrical Code Rides for Circuit Breakers.
- National Electrical Code Rides for Circuit Breakers.
- Concealed Work.
- Conduit Work.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Wires and Interior Conduits.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Wires and Interior Conduits.
- Contacts.
- Cord.
- Current Taps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Current Taps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Current Taps.
- Cut-Outs.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Automatic Cut-outs (Fuses and Circuit-Breakers).
- National Electrical Code Rules for Automatic Cut-outs (Fuses and Circuit-Breakers).
- Damp Places.
- Decorative Lighting Systems.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Decorative Lighting Systems.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Decorative Lighting Systems.
- Dimmers.
- Door Switches.
- Dressing Rooms.
- Drop Lights.
- Emergency Lighting.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Services.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Services.
- Exit Lights.
- Fan Motors.
- Fire Alarm.
- Fish Work.
- Fixtures.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Fixture Wire and Fixtures.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Fixture Wire and Fixtures.
- Flashers.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Flashers.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Flashers.
- Flat Irons.
- Flexible Cord.
- Flexible Tubing.
- Floor Pockets.
- Fly Floor.
- Footlights.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Wiring Footlights.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Wiring Footlights.
- Fuses.
- Gallery Lighting.
- Gallery Pockets.
- Gas Lighting.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Gas Lighting.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Gas Lighting.
- Grid Floor.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Ground Clamps.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Grounding.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Ground Clamps.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Grounding.
- Guards.
- Hanger-Boards.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Hanger-Boards for Series Arc Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Hanger-Boards for Series Arc Lamps.
- Heaters.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Electric Heaters.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Electric Heaters.
- High Potential.
- Illumination.
- Incandescent Lamps.
- Efficiency of Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Incandescent Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Insulating Joints.
- Efficiency of Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Incandescent Lamps.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Insulating Joints.
- Inverted Lighting.
- Joints.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Joints.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Joints.
- Junction Boxes.
- Lamps.
- Lobby.
- Lugs.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Lugs.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Metal Moldings.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Lugs.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Metal Moldings.
- Meters.
- Meter Reading.
- Motors.
- National Electrical Code Rules for 550-volt Motors and Less.
- National Electrical Code Rules for 550-volt Motors and Less.
- Music Stands.
- Open Work.
- Operating Room.
- Panel Boards.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Panel Boards.
- Fuse Spacings.
- Switch Spacings and Dimensions.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Panel Boards.
- Fuse Spacings.
- Switch Spacings and Dimensions.
- Paint Bridge.
- Paint Room.
- Program Board.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Wiring Program and Call Boards.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Wiring Program and Call Boards.
- Proscenium Side Lights.
- Receptacles.
- Retiring Rooms.
- Rheostats.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Rheostats.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Rheostats.
- Signals.
- Signs.
- Sockets.
- Stage Cable.
- Stage Flues.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Control of Stage Flues.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Control of Stage Flues.
- Stage and Gallery Pockets.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Stage and Gallery Pockets.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Stage and Gallery Pockets.
- Switches.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Switches and Connections.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Switches and Connections.
- Switchboards.
- CHAPTER XIX. PORTABLE STAGE EQUIPMENT.
- Anvil Sparks.
- Arc Lamps.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Arc Lamps to be Used on the Stage.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Arc Lamps to be Used on the Stage.
- Baby Spot Lamp.
- Batteries.
- Bells.
- Blinding Lights.
- Brackets.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Lights on Scenery.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Lights on Scenery.
- Bunch Lights.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Bunch Lights.
- National Electrical Code Rules for Bunch Lights.
- Chandeliers.
- Colors.
- Dimmer Box.
- Electric Sign Imitations.
- Electric Stage Effects.
- Explosions.
- Face-O-Graph.
- Festoons.
- The National Electrical Code Rule for String or Festooned Lights.
- The National Electrical Code Rule for String or Festooned Lights.
- Fire Dance.
- Fireflies.
- Fireplaces.
- Flat Irons.
- Flowers.
- Fountains.
- Fuses.
- Gas Globes.
- Glass Shades.
- Heaters.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Electric Heaters.
- National Electrical Code Rule for Electric Heaters.
- Lighthouse Effect.
- Lightning.
- Lugs.
- Moon Boxes.
- Moonlight on Water.
- Musical Acts.
- Musical Bells.
- Oil Lamps.
- Pin-Plug Connectors.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Pin-Plug Connectors.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Pin-Plug Connectors.
- Plugging Boxes.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Portable Plugging Boxes.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Portable Plugging Boxes.
- Rheostats.
- Stage Cables.
- Strips.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Strips.
- The National Electrical Code Rules for Strips.
- Sunrise.
- Switches.
- Table Lamps.
- Time Beaters.
- Water Falls.
- CHAPTER XX. USEFUL FACTS AND FORMULAS.
- Ohm’s Law.
- Lens Formulas.
- Measurement of Surfaces.
- Measurement of Solids.
- CHAPTER XXI. GLOSSARY OF ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND OPTICAL WORDS, TERMS, AND PHRASES.
- INDEX
- Transcriber’s Notes
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