Defects in Motion Picture Projection and their Correction

Irl Gordon

The defects in projection caused by oil and dirt on the film are discussed at considerable length, with respect to the appearance of the screen images of the following groups of prints: (1) toned print; (2) light or high-key prints; (3) color-film; (4) very dark prints. The seriousness of the defects caused by oil in the four groups is in this order. — The causes of oil on film are discussed in considerable detail, and suggestions are made for alleviating this situation.

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Published
1940-06
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J10081