linotype
Extra Credit
Name:
Please watch “Linotype The Movie” to answer the following questions: 1
How much does a linotype weigh and how tall is it?
2 tons stands 7 feet tall 2
What did Thomas Edison think of the Linotype? this is the 8th wonder of the world
3
Name one invention that was created to try to mechanically set type before the linotype. composing stick
4
Who was James Clephane and what was his roll in the creation of the Linotype?
Was a stinogropher worked in Lincolns cabinet who wanted to transcribe his notes faster. After a series of attempts, Jakes Clephane, Charles Moore,Ottmar Merganhaler invented what they called the individual matrix machine which allowed lines of type to be created and be used to print multiple copies of the type. 5 How much faster is it to set type using the Linotype than setting it by hand?
The linotype allowed one person to do the work of six. 6x times faster AND you didn't have to throw the type back into the type box when you were finished. 6
Explain the significance of etaion shrdlu. this is the order of the letters on the linotype keyboard organized based on the frequency of letter use
7
How much did the man in film pay for his Linotype machine at the auction?
$10
8
What was invented in the 1940s that eventually led to the demise of the Linotype?
Photosetter,
9
According to Tim Trower in the film, what should every designer be exposed to before working with type? should be rooted first in the letter press method so they understand type before they begin to use type.
1 0
What does squirt refer to?
When something went wrong with the setting line, a gap of space filled with hot metal that will come at you.
If you're lucky or experienced you can hear it and move just in time to avoid getting "squirt" with molten metal.
Name:
Please watch “Linotype The Movie” to answer the following questions: 1
How much does a linotype weigh and how tall is it?
2 tons stands 7 feet tall 2
What did Thomas Edison think of the Linotype? this is the 8th wonder of the world
3
Name one invention that was created to try to mechanically set type before the linotype. composing stick
4
Who was James Clephane and what was his roll in the creation of the Linotype?
Was a stinogropher worked in Lincolns cabinet who wanted to transcribe his notes faster. After a series of attempts, Jakes Clephane, Charles Moore,Ottmar Merganhaler invented what they called the individual matrix machine which allowed lines of type to be created and be used to print multiple copies of the type. 5 How much faster is it to set type using the Linotype than setting it by hand?
The linotype allowed one person to do the work of six. 6x times faster AND you didn't have to throw the type back into the type box when you were finished. 6
Explain the significance of etaion shrdlu. this is the order of the letters on the linotype keyboard organized based on the frequency of letter use
7
How much did the man in film pay for his Linotype machine at the auction?
$10
8
What was invented in the 1940s that eventually led to the demise of the Linotype?
Photosetter,
9
According to Tim Trower in the film, what should every designer be exposed to before working with type? should be rooted first in the letter press method so they understand type before they begin to use type.
1 0
What does squirt refer to?
When something went wrong with the setting line, a gap of space filled with hot metal that will come at you.
If you're lucky or experienced you can hear it and move just in time to avoid getting "squirt" with molten metal.