Front
page of the latest issue of The Projected Picture Trust's quarterly magazine
"Rewind"
The Projected Picture Trust
would love to welcome you as a new member to be
part of the efforts to
Preserve the Magic of Cinema.
As a member you would be
free to participate in the activities of the trust in any way that suits
your time and skills and meet others with similar interests. Or you don't
actually have to do anything except have the satisfaction of knowing you are
aiding the trust in its efforts to preserve the magic of cinema. Members
receive a copy of our magazine, Rewind, every three months, can participate
in outings and visits, including those organised by the Cinema Theatre
Association, access the Members' zone on this website and have their say at
the annual general meeting.
Rates
Adult: £24 - receives one printed copy of Rewind.
Family: £27 - please note one copy of Rewind is sent to cover family
membership.
E-member: £15 - receives Rewind in pdf format.
Rewind - Official magazine of The Projected Picture Trust
The latest issue of "Rewind" (Issue 169 Winter 2020-2021) contain stories
(at a glance) about:
• Female projectionists in WW2
• Odeon Nottingham Part 2
• A modern film automation system
• Aga–Baltic projector
• Golden age of cinema still very much alive at the Plaza Stockport
• A 1930 view of the effect of the talkies and what would come next
For the fans of 70mm, in the current issue Dion Hanson tells the story of
the Odeon Nottingham. Here's a short extract:
Odeon 2 downstairs had a pair of
35/70 Cinemeccanica Victoria 8s with large spool capacity, installed
with Philips OMA6 transistorised sound. Rank did not consider the
Cinemeccanica transistorised sound to be of sufficient quality at that
time. Both cinemas were to have 70mm 6-track capabilities though it was
envisaged that Odeon 1 would run mainly roadshow performances whereas
Odeon 2, with the larger seating capacity, would screen more current
release product. The opening was a very grand affair and was even
covered on television, there exists a short news film made about the
event
which is now available online. In 1969 Odeon 2 had single-lens
Cinerama installed with a ribbon screen. Cinerama, who did the
installation, paid some of the projectionists to work for them on their
days off, particularly with installing the new screen and frame for
which the ceiling had to be raised. The fitting of the ribbons began in
the centre and worked out to the sides. The first film in Cinerama was
"Ice Station Zebra" which opened on 28 June.
For membership details, please send an addressed envelope to:
The Projected
Picture Trust
Dean Clough Mills,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire,
HX3 5AX
UK
To join, visit
www.theppt.org or e-mail Dion Hanson
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More in 70mm reading:
The Projected Pictures Trust. A Visit
to the archive in Halifax, UK
The PPT
Looking after cinemas heritage
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