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A '''trailer core''' is a 1" plastic core used to facilitate the shipment of 35mm film trailers. It is used in conjunction with a [[trailer flange]]. | [[File:Trailer core.JPG|300px|thumb|right|35mm trailer mounted on 1" trailer core.]] | ||
A '''trailer core''' is a 1" plastic core used to facilitate the shipment of 35mm film [[trailers]]. It is used in conjunction with a [[trailer flange]]. | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
During the heyday of [[multiplex]] exhibition, 35mm trailers were produced on a massive scale and sent out to theaters indiscriminately. Trailers were supplied to theaters even when the venue did not plan to book the feature film being advertised. Trailers for an individual film were also supplied in multiple versions ([[scope]], [[flat]], [[green band]], [[red band]], etc.). As trailers had a finite shelf-life, there was no incentive for theaters to return them to distributors after their run. | During the heyday of [[multiplex]] exhibition, 35mm trailers were produced on a massive scale and sent out to theaters indiscriminately. Trailers were supplied to theaters even when the venue did not plan to book the feature film being advertised. Trailers for an individual film were also supplied in multiple versions ([[scope]], [[flat]], [[green band trailer|green band]], [[red band trailer|red band]], etc.). As trailers had a finite shelf-life, there was no incentive for theaters to return them to distributors after their run. | ||
The 1" trailer core was manufactured to facilitate the dissemination of 35mm trailers in the most cost-effective manner. Produced | The 1" trailer core was manufactured to facilitate the dissemination of 35mm trailers in the most cost-effective manner. Produced with a narrower exterior diameter than standard cores, the 1" trailer core allowed distributors to ship short quantities of film in the most compact way possible. | ||
Trailer cores cannot be placed directly on a standard [[ | Trailer cores cannot be placed directly on a standard 5/16" [[rewind spindle]] for the purpose of film inspection. Trailer cores also do not fit on a typical split reel; they can only be used in conjunction with a trailer flange or a split that does not have a pin to retain negative-keyed cores. Once the trailer core is seated on the trailer flange, the film can be wound onto a reel. | ||
== Archival Implications == | == Archival Implications == | ||
Most films trailers from the modern era were supplied to theaters on 1" trailer cores. Although trailer cores are perfectly acceptable for their original, short-term purpose, they are not recommended for archival storage. The 1" diameter of the core creates | [[File:Base curl.JPG|300px|thumb|right|35mm film with base curl from being stored on a 1" core.]] | ||
Most films trailers from the modern era were supplied to theaters on 1" trailer cores. Although trailer cores are perfectly acceptable for their original, short-term purpose, they are not recommended for archival storage. The 1" diameter of the core creates an overly tight wind, so it will cause curling and warping over time. This is particularly problematic for polyester, which is prone to base curl. Trailers should be transferred to standard 2" or 3" cores for long-term storage. If film has developed a significant curl from being stored on a 1" core, transferring it to a larger core and inverting the wind orientation can help reverse the curl over time. | |||
When winding film off of a trailer core, the feed tension should be backed off considerably. If low enough feed tension cannot be achieved with a motorized rewind table, hand rewinds should be used to achieve a gentler wind. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 10 April 2020
A trailer core is a 1" plastic core used to facilitate the shipment of 35mm film trailers. It is used in conjunction with a trailer flange.
Usage
During the heyday of multiplex exhibition, 35mm trailers were produced on a massive scale and sent out to theaters indiscriminately. Trailers were supplied to theaters even when the venue did not plan to book the feature film being advertised. Trailers for an individual film were also supplied in multiple versions (scope, flat, green band, red band, etc.). As trailers had a finite shelf-life, there was no incentive for theaters to return them to distributors after their run.
The 1" trailer core was manufactured to facilitate the dissemination of 35mm trailers in the most cost-effective manner. Produced with a narrower exterior diameter than standard cores, the 1" trailer core allowed distributors to ship short quantities of film in the most compact way possible.
Trailer cores cannot be placed directly on a standard 5/16" rewind spindle for the purpose of film inspection. Trailer cores also do not fit on a typical split reel; they can only be used in conjunction with a trailer flange or a split that does not have a pin to retain negative-keyed cores. Once the trailer core is seated on the trailer flange, the film can be wound onto a reel.
Archival Implications
Most films trailers from the modern era were supplied to theaters on 1" trailer cores. Although trailer cores are perfectly acceptable for their original, short-term purpose, they are not recommended for archival storage. The 1" diameter of the core creates an overly tight wind, so it will cause curling and warping over time. This is particularly problematic for polyester, which is prone to base curl. Trailers should be transferred to standard 2" or 3" cores for long-term storage. If film has developed a significant curl from being stored on a 1" core, transferring it to a larger core and inverting the wind orientation can help reverse the curl over time.
When winding film off of a trailer core, the feed tension should be backed off considerably. If low enough feed tension cannot be achieved with a motorized rewind table, hand rewinds should be used to achieve a gentler wind.