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==Types of Reels== | ==Types of Reels== | ||
'''Shipping reels''' are used to transport film from depots and archives to venues. They can be made of steel or plastic, though plastic shipping reels are much more common. | '''Shipping reels''' are used to transport film from depots and archives to venues. They can be made of steel or plastic, though plastic shipping reels are much more common. Shipping reels are for SHIPPING. They are not for PROJECTING. This is a common misconception. | ||
'''Show reels''', also called "house reels" are used for projection. Venues should keep a set of house reels in excellent condition for projection, and replace as necessary. | '''Show reels''', also called "house reels" are used for projection. Venues should keep a set of house reels in excellent condition for projection, and replace as necessary. | ||
'''Split reels''' are used transfer film on [[cores]] to reels. Split reels are not suitable for projection. | '''Split reels''' are used transfer film on [[cores]] to reels. Split reels are not suitable for projection. | ||
==Reel sizes== | ==Reel sizes== | ||