Brightness and Illumination Requirements

This paper analyzes the problem presented by the continuous lighting of motion picture theater auditoriums; gives data on screen brightness with various types of film running; relates auditorium brightness to average screen brightness with film running; proposes a specific arrangement of brightnesses from screen background to theater lobby; and suggests a practical method by which this arrangement of brightnesses may be attained with standard lighting equipment.

Print ISSN

0097-5834

Published

1948-07

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J15215