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<h1>Sprocket School</h1> | <h1>Sprocket School</h1> | ||
'''Sprocket School''' is a collection of information, history, and suggested [[best practices]] for film exhibition in the 21st century. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors, projectionists, archivists, programmers, and curators who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future. It is to be used as a resource in combination with (but not as a replacement for) hands on experience and equipment manuals. | '''Sprocket School''' is a collection of information, history, and suggested [[best practices]] for film exhibition in the 21st century. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors, projectionists, archivists, programmers, and curators who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future. It is meant to be used as a resource in combination with (but not as a replacement for) hands on experience and equipment manuals. | ||
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<mark>'''NOTE''': This project is currently in development.</mark> Some articles are only sketches of information to be included as this project grows. | <mark>'''NOTE''': This project is currently in development.</mark> Some articles are only sketches of information to be included as this project grows. | ||
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'''Visit our [[List of analog film exhibitors]] for a list of film-capable venues around the world!''' | '''Visit our [[List of analog film exhibitors]] for a list of film-capable venues around the world!''' | ||
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* Use the '''search box''' at the top of | * Use the '''search box''' at the top of this page to search for a specific term or subject. | ||
* '''[[Special:AllPages|Browse a list of all pages]]''' | * '''[[Special:AllPages|Browse a list of all pages]]''' | ||
* '''Browse pages by category''': | * '''Browse pages by [[:Category:Contents|category]]''': | ||
** 🆕 '''[[:Category:Guides|Guides]]''': Our in-depth guides to everything an exhibitor might want to know | |||
** '''[[:Category:Equipment|Equipment]]''': articles about [[:Category:Projectors|projectors]], [[:Category:Projector components|projector components]], and various [[:Category:Tools|tools]]. | ** '''[[:Category:Equipment|Equipment]]''': articles about [[:Category:Projectors|projectors]], [[:Category:Projector components|projector components]], and various [[:Category:Tools|tools]]. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Film prints|Film prints]]''': articles about [[:Category:Film gauges|film gauges]] and about things like [[cues]], [[leader]], and [[aspect ratios]]. | ** '''[[:Category:Film prints|Film prints]]''': articles about [[:Category:Film gauges|film gauges]] and about things like [[cues]], [[leader]], and [[aspect ratios]]. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Technique|Technique]]''': articles about [[:Category:Showmanship|showmanship]], [[:Category:Film handling|film handling]], and [[:Category:Troubleshooting|troubleshooting]]. | ** '''[[:Category:Technique|Technique]]''': articles about [[:Category:Showmanship|showmanship]], [[:Category:Film handling|film handling]], and [[:Category:Troubleshooting|troubleshooting]]. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Resources|Resources]]''': resources we host, including a | ** '''[[:Category:Resources|Resources]]''': resources we host, including a [[Technical_consultants|list of technical consultants]] and a [[Resources|list of external resources]]. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Fun|Fun]]''' | ** '''[[:Category:Fun|Fun]]''' | ||
** '''[[Special:ListFiles|Image and file list]]''': a list of images and files found across the site. | ** '''[[Special:ListFiles|Image and file list]]''': a list of images and files found across the site. | ||
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'''To edit pages yourself''', review the [[Help:Editing|editing guide]] and then email '''info@sprocketschool.org''' with the username you would like and we will create your account. If you email us your writing, suggestions, photographs, or PDFs and we can add them for you. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:34, 12 November 2023
Sprocket School
Sprocket School is a collection of information, history, and suggested best practices for film exhibition in the 21st century. It is intended to be a practical resource for exhibitors, projectionists, archivists, programmers, and curators who want to safely continue projecting analog motion picture film of every gauge long into the future. It is meant to be used as a resource in combination with (but not as a replacement for) hands on experience and equipment manuals.
NOTE: This project is currently in development. Some articles are only sketches of information to be included as this project grows.
Visit our List of analog film exhibitors for a list of film-capable venues around the world!
Using Sprocket School
- Use the search box at the top of this page to search for a specific term or subject.
- Browse pages by category:
- 🆕 Guides: Our in-depth guides to everything an exhibitor might want to know
- Equipment: articles about projectors, projector components, and various tools.
- Film prints: articles about film gauges and about things like cues, leader, and aspect ratios.
- Technique: articles about showmanship, film handling, and troubleshooting.
- Resources: resources we host, including a list of technical consultants and a list of external resources.
- Fun
- Image and file list: a list of images and files found across the site.
Guide to editing Sprocket School
To edit pages yourself, review the editing guide and then email info@sprocketschool.org with the username you would like and we will create your account. If you email us your writing, suggestions, photographs, or PDFs and we can add them for you.