Adele De Berri
Adele De Berri | |
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| Born | Adele De Berri 1885 United States |
| Died | US |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1907–1950 |
| Known for | Invention of silver screen and founder of Da-Lite Company |
Adele De Berri was an American inventor and entrepreneur who founded the silver screen[1] and the De Berri Screen and Scenic Company, which eventually came to be known as Da-Lite[2] in the early 20th century.[3]
Career[edit]
She was born in 1885 in the US. In the rented basement of an abandoned church, Adele conducted experiments with reflective paint to develop an improved projection screen.[1] Through trial and error, she discovered the right mixture of paint that worked effectively on canvas, creating a brighter and clearer image.[4] Adele then sold her invention to Vaudeville houses and motion picture houses in the area, gaining popularity among audiences. Her screens, known as "silver screens," were widely adopted in Chicago's movie theaters.[1][4] When she was 24 years old in 1909,[2] she established the De Berri Screen and Scenic Company, later renamed the Da-Lite Screen Company.[5]
Da-Lite published a book in 2009 titled "First Lady of the Silver Screen," which chronicles Adele De Berri's invention[6] and her founding of the company.[7][8]
Legacy[edit]
Adele De Berri's legacy lies in her invention of the "silver screen"[1][8][6] and the establishment of the De Berri Screen and Scenic Company in 1909, later known as the Da-Lite Screen Company.[6][8] Her invention revolutionized the movie industry and greatly improved projection quality. Recognizing her contributions, AVIXA, the global trade association for the audiovisual industry, presents the prestigious Adele De Berri Pioneer of AV Award[9][10] to exceptional AV professionals who have made significant contributions to the industry.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Da-Lite: Inventor Of The Silver Screen". SoundRite Audio Visual. March 15, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Profile -Da-Lite Manufacturer Supplier in United States". Edubilla.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Staffpublished, AVNetwork (September 10, 2009). "Da-Lite Screen Company Announces the Publication of the First Lady of the Silver Screen". systemscontractor. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Da-Lite Reflections on International Women's Day | Legrand AV". www.legrandav.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Da-Lite Screen Co History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones – Zippia". www.zippia.com. August 27, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Da-Lite Publishes Book on Adele De Berri". PLSN Magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Staffpublished, AVNetwork (September 10, 2009). "Da-Lite Screen Company Announces the Publication of the First Lady of the Silver Screen". systemscontractor. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Da-Lite Screen Company Announces the Publication of the First Lady of the Silver Screen". www.exhibitoronline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "QSC Founders Adele De Berri Pioneer Award Winners |AVIXA". QSC. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Staffpublished, S. C. N. (June 7, 2016). "Prysm Founder Roger Hajjar Receives Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award". systemscontractor. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Coates, Charlotte (February 25, 2020). "The Listen Technologies story: assistive technology, audio tours and MagicALL". Blooloop. Retrieved July 16, 2023.