A Criticism of the Proposed Standards for 16-mm. Sound-Film
It has been proposed that the standard dimensions of 16-mm. sound-prints be changed, principally by widening the sound record and scanned areas. The question is reviewed from the standpoint of the cumulative effects of film shrinkages and mechanical inaccuracies in the steps leading to the final sound-print and in the projection of that print, following the method described by R. P. May in the April, 1932, Journal. — A film having sound records of various widths supports the contention that increased width of sound-track is not needed, and that if any change from the present standard is to be made, it should be in the direction of a narrower track to provide a wider margin outside the sound-track and a wider safety area between the soundtrack and the picture.
- Print ISSN
- 0097-5834
- Published
- 1938-07
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J14649