Title: Motion Picture Making and Exhibiting: A Comprehensive Volume Treating the Principles of Motography, The Making of Motion Pictures, The Scenario, The . Methods of Coloring Films, Talking
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332060269
ISBN 13: 9781332060269
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Mastering Motion Pictures: A Practical Guide to Making and Exhibiting Early Film

This comprehensive volume covers the science of motion photography, the equipment behind the camera and screen, and the theater practices that brought moving pictures to audiences. From the basics of persistence of vision to the mechanics of projectors, lenses, and color processes, it blends theory with hands-on instruction.

The book traces the path from capturing images to presenting them on the screen, including the design of the optical system, film handling, and the setup of a working theater. It also surveys the development of talking pictures and synchronization methods, offering practical guidance that remains valuable to students of film history and technology.
What you’ll experience:

Foundational concepts of motion photography and how motion is created on screen
Step-by-step explanations of projectors, lenses, screens, and throw measurements
Historical methods for coloring, sequencing, and synchronizing sound with film
Insights into theater operations, programming, and exhibition practices

Ideal for readers of film history, early cinema technology, and anyone curious about how the moving image evolved and how theaters were once run.

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