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'''Cutting Aperture Plates:''' Aperture plates are typically cut using flat files that are blank on two sides. Ideally the technician or projectionist will begin with a plate that is "pre-cut" for their aspect ratio, but in some cases will have to use what is available, for example cutting a 1.66 plate out of a 1.85 plate. '''IMPORTANT:''' Projectors must be cleaned thoroughly after plates are cut. Stray bits metal can work their way into the film path and scratch the film. | '''Cutting Aperture Plates:''' Aperture plates are typically cut using flat files that are blank on two sides. Ideally the technician or projectionist will begin with a plate that is "pre-cut" for their aspect ratio, but in some cases will have to use what is available, for example cutting a 1.66 plate out of a 1.85 plate. '''IMPORTANT:''' Projectors must be cleaned thoroughly after plates are cut. Stray bits metal can work their way into the film path and scratch the film. | ||
[[File:Apertureplates.JPG|thumb|300px|Aperture plates from a [[Kinoton]] E-series 35mm projector (top), a [[Century]] 35mm projector, and a [[Simplex XL]] 35mm projector]]. | |||
[[File:Apertureplate-norelco.jpg|thumb|300px|Aperture plate from a [[Norelco AAII]]]] | |||