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Identifier
MPE-017-01_Light_change_card_optical_printer
Subject—Names
Duplex Optical Printer
Subject—Topics
Optical printers; Light change cards; Motion pictures
Description
Cards: One of 30 light change cards for Duplex Optical Printer. Brooklyn, New York. "An optical printer is a device consisting of one or more film projectors mechanically linked to a movie camera. It allows filmmakers to re-photograph one or more strips of film. The optical printer is used for making special effects for motion pictures, or for copying and restoring old film material."
Format
Printed, BW card; 7” x 4.5”
Source
Jonathan Silent Film Collection
Number
MPE-017-01
Publisher
Duplex Machine Company