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==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. | |||
'''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. | |||
==Reel sizes== | |||
Reels come in sizes as small as 50 feet (typically for 16mm trailers) to as large as 18,000 feet for long-play tower systems or double mutts. Reels with hubs smaller than 4 inches are generally not suitable for projection. It is important that reel hubs are perfectly round or film can become damaged from an uneven wind. | |||
[[Category:Film handling]] | [[Category:Film handling]] | ||