An Estimate of the Present Status and Future Development of the Home Talkies

In this paper the 16 mm. home talkie situation is considered from the viewpoint of the amateur. The nature and interests of present users of 16 mm. apparatus are discussed. It is concluded that only a modest distribution of sound equipment among the amateurs will be realized, and that widespread use of this equipment will be found in a new group looking more for a source of entertainment than for a hobby. Available 16 mm. sound apparatus and subject matter are described. An estimate of possible developments in apparatus and appropriate subjects is given. There is also a discussion of the amateur's requirements in regard to sound apparatus from the technical viewpoint.

Print ISSN

0097-5834

Published

1931-01

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J16630