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JesseCrooks: /* Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls */ Added suggestion to hold cored film horizontally.

2020-05-14T03:38:24Z

Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls: Added suggestion to hold cored film horizontally.

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	== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==		== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==
	Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film ~~seated~~ on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can ~~unspool~~ and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.		Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film mounted on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can slip off and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.

			These concerns can be exacerbated when holding the core horizontally, with the risk of loosely packed film spilling out by the force of gravity. It is often easier to transfer cored film by holding it vertically, firmly gripping the film between the outer layer of the core (leaving the center open to receive the split reel hub) and the outer edge of the film with one hand, while holding the split reel flange or film can with the other. This also makes it easier to align the drive pin of the split reel with a gap in the core.

	==See also==		==See also==

JesseCrooks at 03:12, 14 May 2020

2020-05-14T03:12:18Z

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	Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.		Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.

	Most distributors send films to theaters on shipping reels, though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''		Most distributors send films to theaters on shipping reels, though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] or film transfer [[trailer flange\|flange]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''

	Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.		Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.

JesseCrooks: /* Usage */ Removed comment that films are shipped on cores in exceptional circumstances. Cores are common in Europe and not exceptionally uncommon in the US.

2020-05-14T03:11:17Z

Usage: Removed comment that films are shipped on cores in exceptional circumstances. Cores are common in Europe and not exceptionally uncommon in the US.

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	Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.		Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.

	Most distributors send films to theaters on shipping reels, though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores ~~in exceptional circumstances~~. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''		Most distributors send films to theaters on shipping reels, though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''

	Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.		Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.

	== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==		== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==

JesseCrooks: Removed link to non-existent "Shipping Reels" page. Shipping reels have a section on the Reels page.

2020-05-14T03:09:40Z

Removed link to non-existent "Shipping Reels" page. Shipping reels have a section on the Reels page.

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	Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.		Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.

	Most distributors send films to theaters on ~~[[shipping reel\|~~shipping reels]], though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores in exceptional circumstances. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''		Most distributors send films to theaters on shipping reels, though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores in exceptional circumstances. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''

	Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.		Archives typically store all films on cores, whether they are projection prints or [[pre-print element\|pre-print elements]]. There are several advantages to storing films in this manner: cores allow for more compact storage and substantially limit the potential for external contamination (e.g., rusty reels). Archives will also occasionally ship prints to exhibitors on cores.

JesseCrooks: Fixed broken link to Reels

2020-05-14T03:08:12Z

Fixed broken link to Reels

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a [[~~projection~~ reel]] before it can screened.		Raw film stock is supplied to laboratories on a plastic core. After a new print is manufactured, it is also wound onto a plastic core and shipped to the producer in this form. The film must be transferred to a projection [[reels\|reel]] before it can screened.

	Most distributors send films to theaters on [[shipping reel\|shipping reels]], though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores in exceptional circumstances. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''		Most distributors send films to theaters on [[shipping reel\|shipping reels]], though films are sometimes shipped to theaters on cores in exceptional circumstances. A well-stocked booth must be able to accommodate film whether it arrives on a reel or a core. The projectionist must use a [[split reel]] to safely transfer film from a core to a projection reel. '''Film should never be projected from a split reel.'''

JesseCrooks: Added "Equipment" category.

2020-05-13T00:18:59Z

Added "Equipment" category.

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	[[Category:Film handling]]		[[Category:Film handling]]
	[[Category: Tools]]		[[Category: Tools]]
			[[Category: Equipment]]

Rfhall at 00:13, 22 April 2020

2020-04-22T00:13:30Z

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	== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==		== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==
	Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film seated on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can unspool and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.		Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film seated on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can unspool and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.

			==See also==
			*[[Reels]]
			*[[Split reel]]
			*[[Rewind bench]]
			*[[Trailer flange]]


	[[Category:Film prints]]		[[Category:Film prints]]
	[[Category:Film handling]]		[[Category:Film handling]]
	[[Category: Tools]]		[[Category: Tools]]

JesseCrooks: Changed dead link to reflect article name (film gauges)

2019-02-08T04:24:26Z

Changed dead link to reflect article name (film gauges)

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	A '''core''' is a chemically-inert plastic cylinder used in film manufacturing, development, and storage. Cores are available in all standard [[gauges]]: [[35mm]], [[16mm]], [[70mm]], and even [[Super 8]]. They are available in several sizes: 4", 3", 2", and 1" for [[trailer core\|trailers]]		A '''core''' is a chemically-inert plastic cylinder used in film manufacturing, development, and storage. Cores are available in all standard [[film gauges]]: [[35mm]], [[16mm]], [[70mm]], and even [[Super 8]]. They are available in several sizes: 4", 3", 2", and 1" for [[trailer core\|trailers]]

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Rlyon at 19:56, 4 April 2017

2017-04-04T19:56:33Z

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	[[Category:Film prints]]		[[Category:Film prints]]
	[[Category:Film handling]]		[[Category:Film handling]]
			[[Category: Tools]]

Rfhall at 01:15, 11 December 2016

2016-12-11T01:15:40Z

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	== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==		== Proper Handling and Potential Pitfalls==
	Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film seated on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can unspool and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.		Film on a core must always be handled more carefully than film seated on a reel. If the film is not wound tightly enough around its core, it can unspool and create a [[film spill]]. To limit the potential for a film spill, projectionists and archivists should always use both hands to brace the film when transferring it to and from its can.

			[[Category:Film prints]]
			[[Category:Film handling]]