Application of Motion Picture Film to Television

E. W. Engstrom, G. L. Beers, A. V. Bedford

Motion picture film will form an important source of programs for television broadcasting. Film projectors for this use are required to meet a number of conditions peculiar to television. Methods for projecting and utilizing motion picture film are outlined. A specific film projector and associated television channel are described in some detail. — In establishing a technic for producing films most suitable for television, equipment is needed to interpret the final results. Apparatus that wall he used by broadcasting stations is described. A simpler system has been designed that may be useful for the specialized service of gauging the merit of films for television This is described and its operation indicated. — Some very preliminary observations are included on the characteristics of films that have given good results in experimental work and in field tests.

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Published
1939-07
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J11972