Errors of Interpretation and Clarity in Motion-Picture Standards

Although one of the rules in the writing of standards is that they should be so clear and definite that they are capable of only one interpretation, nevertheless there have been several cases in which our standards have been misinterpreted. In some cases the “fault” can be ascribed to the fact that the reader did not use perfect logic in interpreting them. The author believes that when standards are misinterpreted the fault is always with the writer of the standards. The remedy proposed is a discussion of purpose and use of the standards, and especially a discussion of tolerances and the reasons for setting them as they were set.

Print ISSN

0361-4573

Published

1957-09

Content type

Information

DOI

10.5594/J11211