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The Cinema Tax was introduced by the Government into the UK in 1916. When it was first introduced the tax represented a high proportion of the ticket price, especially for the cheaper seats, so after protests by the industry a … Continued

This was not written by me, but was found in a 1935 Projectionist Diary, but is just as true today as it was then: THE OPERATOR’S CREED Remember yours is one of the most highly skilled jobs in this modern … Continued

Introduction When cinema was first developed, it was showman that took the concept around from village to village, fair to fair as a novelty. As cinema developed cinemas found more permanent buildings for their home, although a small dedicated number … Continued

Introduction This is a sort article about Projection Mapping, a new video technique, which allows virtually any surface to be turned into a projection screen. However, these projections are often far from being dull and are an art form of … Continued

Introduction People wish to start a cinema for all sorts of reasons, and with all sorts of aims. It maybe a community project, with the aim of raising some funds for a local project; or it maybe that it is … Continued