Project Gutenberg 2014-03-27 Public domain in the USA. 282 Horstmann, Henry Charles Horstmann, Henry C. Tousley, Victor H. (Victor Hugo) 1875 14012858 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 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) "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45231/45231-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Motion picture theaters Motion picture projection Electric wiring, Interior PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 866812 2025-09-18T09:57:46.224328 text/html 825802 2024-10-24T04:09:58 text/html 4342549 2025-09-18T09:58:13.042225 application/epub+zip 4344969 2025-09-18T09:57:54.910360 application/epub+zip 317127 2025-09-18T09:57:48.239340 application/epub+zip 5758145 2025-09-18T09:58:21.505202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5663175 2025-09-18T09:58:05.735247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479779 2022-09-20T16:11:59.413207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577652 2025-09-18T09:57:42.695350 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 557698 2024-10-24T04:09:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17421 2025-09-18T09:58:21.697153 application/rdf+xml 17425 2025-09-18T09:57:48.441308 image/jpeg 3260 2025-09-18T09:57:48.342350 image/jpeg 4120548 2025-09-18T09:57:46.672329 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog