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'''Shipping reels''' are used to when shipping 35mm and 70mm film between depots, archives, and venues. They can be made of steel or plastic, though plastic shipping reels are more common. Shipping reels are designed for shipping, and are not recommended for projection. | '''Shipping reels''' are used to when shipping 35mm and 70mm film between depots, archives, and venues. They can be made of steel or plastic, though plastic shipping reels are more common. Shipping reels are designed for shipping, and are not recommended for projection. | ||
'''Show reels''', also called | '''Show reels''', also called '''house reels''' are used for projection. In 35mm & 70mm settings today, a typical show reel is a 2000 foot metal reel. In small gauge settings, a "show reel" may simply be the sturdiest, most 'true' reel of appropriate capacity the projectionist can locate. | ||
'''[[Split reel|Split reels]]''' are used when working with film on [[core|cores]] — for example, to transfer film from a core to a reel for exhibition. Split reels are not recommended for projection, but you should have one on your bench. They exist for all [[film gauge|film gauges]]. | '''[[Split reel|Split reels]]''' are used when working with film on [[core|cores]] — for example, to transfer film from a core to a reel for exhibition. Split reels are not recommended for projection, but you should have one on your bench. They exist for all [[film gauge|film gauges]]. | ||