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Sprocket School is an experimental compilation of information about non-digital film handling, film projection, and film exhibition.
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'''NOTE''': This project is currently very much in development. Most articles are currently just sketches of information to be included. The goal is to eventually compile both original information (encompassing differences in how things are done in different booths, but with an eye toward responsible digital-era film handling) and links to outside resources.
'''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.
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'''Visit our [[List of analog film exhibitors]] for a list of film-capable venues around the world!'''


'''GET STARTED'''




1: [http://www.sprocketschool.org/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create an account].'''
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2: '''Contribute''' by [http://www.sprocketschool.org/w/index.php?title=Help:Editing editing articles] or by emailing us at info@sprocketschool.org
* Use the '''search box''' at the top of this page to search for a specific term or subject.


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3: '''Explore''' the [http://www.sprocketschool.org/w/index.php?title=Special:AllPages index of articles] or browse by [http://www.sprocketschool.org/wiki/Special:Categories 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: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:Resources|Resources]]''': resources we host, including a [[Technical_consultants|list of technical consultants]] and a [[Resources|list of external resources]].
** '''[[:Category:Fun|Fun]]'''
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==Kneel Before ZOD==
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'''These are some screening room booth policies.  It was assumed the reader knew how to do the tasks specified.'''
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Check heads and tails of all reels.
'''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.
 
Remake any questionable splices.
 
Remove ALL extraneous tape (masking tape etc.)
Remove any multiple extra frames caused by platter people cutting instead of peeling open an old splice.
 
Conserve all frames if possible at all.  Exception: If it’s just black and silent.
 
We remove multiple layers of splicing tape.  Head leader should be spliced both sides.  Tail leaders can be left single sided unless doing so leaves exposed sticky surface then cover it.
 
ANY SPLICE WHERE YOU CANNOT SEE THE 4-PERF PROGRESSION ON BOTH SIDES MUST BE PULLED THROUGH THE MEASURING DEVICE TO CHECK FRAMING.
 
Hand scribed dots should be measured on at least a few reels to make sure what standard they are using and whether they are consistent from reel to reel. If not take notes and adjust lace-up of subsequent reels.
Try to avoid making extra dots.  For example if C/O dots are too close to end make new ones but then measure the new distance to the motor dots rather than making new motor dots.
 
The standard I use for new dots is 22 frames to end (including the C/O dot frames) and 10’ 8 frames in between motor and C/O dots EXCLUDING dot frames.  Once the C/O dots are made when you measure from before the first C/O dot back to before where the first motor dot will go the counter should be 10’ 12" since the measure will be including the motor dot frames.
 
INSPECTION SHOULD RESULT IN PRINT ON HOUSE REELS ATTACHED USING SLOTS NOT TAPE.

Latest revision as of 22:34, 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.


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.

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