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LoC No.: 14012858

Title: Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions
A Practical Hand-book and Guide for Theater Electricians, Motion Picture Operators and Managers of Theaters and Productions

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online
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Summary: "Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions" by Henry C. Horstmann and Victor H. Tousley is a practical handbook and guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive reference for theater electricians, motion picture operators, and theater production managers, focusing on the electrical needs specific to theater environments. The book delves into topics such as electrical circuits, the operation of arc lamps, projection techniques, and the management of motion picture machinery, aiming to equip readers with essential knowledge and skills for their roles in the theater industry. The opening of the book provides background information on the authors and outlines the purpose of the text, emphasizing its practical approach designed for those with a basic understanding of electricity. It highlights the unique challenges faced by theater electricians and operators, such as the hazards of electrical circuits and the intricacies of managing stage equipment. Notably, the preface indicates that the book is structured to address the needs of those actively engaged in the field, making it valuable for professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and understanding of electrical operations within theatrical settings. Topics like portable stage equipment and theater wiring are introduced, setting the stage for the detailed discussions that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Horstmann, Henry Charles

Author: Tousley, Victor H. (Victor Hugo), 1875-

EBook No.: 45231

Published: Mar 27, 2014

Downloads: 495

Language: English

Subject: Motion picture theaters

Subject: Motion picture projection

Subject: Electric wiring, Interior

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14012858

Title: Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions
A Practical Hand-book and Guide for Theater Electricians, Motion Picture Operators and Managers of Theaters and Productions

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions" by Henry C. Horstmann and Victor H. Tousley is a practical handbook and guide written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive reference for theater electricians, motion picture operators, and theater production managers, focusing on the electrical needs specific to theater environments. The book delves into topics such as electrical circuits, the operation of arc lamps, projection techniques, and the management of motion picture machinery, aiming to equip readers with essential knowledge and skills for their roles in the theater industry. The opening of the book provides background information on the authors and outlines the purpose of the text, emphasizing its practical approach designed for those with a basic understanding of electricity. It highlights the unique challenges faced by theater electricians and operators, such as the hazards of electrical circuits and the intricacies of managing stage equipment. Notably, the preface indicates that the book is structured to address the needs of those actively engaged in the field, making it valuable for professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and understanding of electrical operations within theatrical settings. Topics like portable stage equipment and theater wiring are introduced, setting the stage for the detailed discussions that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Horstmann, Henry Charles

Author: Tousley, Victor H. (Victor Hugo), 1875-

EBook No.: 45231

Published: Mar 27, 2014

Downloads: 495

Language: English

Subject: Motion picture theaters

Subject: Motion picture projection

Subject: Electric wiring, Interior

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.