The author refers to the tendency to introduce effect lighting on the screen itself, and there is little doubt that this method has a great future.
The presentation of the average film in black and white, apart from being unnatural, is apt to cause fatigue and eye-strain, particularly in the case of the titles, so that it is now becoming quite usual to flood the screen itself with coloured light so that the film floats in a mist of colour. Red, green and blue are usually used for this purpose and, in conjunction with dimmers, are capable of infinite changes, the effect of the production being considerably enhanced thereby. Coloured lighting is also being introduced extensively into the auditorium of the modern picture
house, and it is now being realised that, apart from its primary purpose of subdued lighting through a show, by suitable choice of decorative treatment and coloured lighting in harmony, it is possible to completely transform the apparent design and appearance of the interior.
The demolition of the three projecting shops in the Strand, London, which has been commenced, marks a further stage in the widening scheme of this street. No. 11, Adam Street, behind, is also being pulled down, and the London County Council are offering the site, when vacant, on a 99 years’ building lease. COUNTY FIRE OFFICE AND BARCLAYS BANK, GLASSHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W.
Messrs. Ernest Newton & Sons, FF. R. I. B. A., Architects.
The presentation of the average film in black and white, apart from being unnatural, is apt to cause fatigue and eye-strain, particularly in the case of the titles, so that it is now becoming quite usual to flood the screen itself with coloured light so that the film floats in a mist of colour. Red, green and blue are usually used for this purpose and, in conjunction with dimmers, are capable of infinite changes, the effect of the production being considerably enhanced thereby. Coloured lighting is also being introduced extensively into the auditorium of the modern picture
house, and it is now being realised that, apart from its primary purpose of subdued lighting through a show, by suitable choice of decorative treatment and coloured lighting in harmony, it is possible to completely transform the apparent design and appearance of the interior.
The demolition of the three projecting shops in the Strand, London, which has been commenced, marks a further stage in the widening scheme of this street. No. 11, Adam Street, behind, is also being pulled down, and the London County Council are offering the site, when vacant, on a 99 years’ building lease. COUNTY FIRE OFFICE AND BARCLAYS BANK, GLASSHOUSE STREET, LONDON, W.
Messrs. Ernest Newton & Sons, FF. R. I. B. A., Architects.