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===Elements of Style=== | ===Elements of Style=== | ||
'''Before the show''': | '''Before the show''': | ||
* Make sure your film inspection surface is clean. | |||
* Have a thorough [[inspection]] procedure for assessing print condition. | * Have a thorough [[inspection]] procedure for assessing print condition. | ||
* Carefully inspect the countdown [[leader]] and the [[cues]] at the end of each reel to ensure that your [[changeover|changeovers]] go smoothly. | * Carefully inspect the countdown [[leader]] and the [[cues]] at the end of each reel to ensure that your [[changeover|changeovers]] go smoothly. | ||
* Have an [[inspection form]] to facilitate communication about print condition. | * Have an [[inspection form]] to facilitate communication about print condition. | ||
* Clean the projectors and check all parts (including [[reels]]) for damage and wear. | |||
'''During projection''': | '''During projection''': | ||
* Use 2000 ft. reels and a [[changeover]] | * Use 2000 ft. reels and a dual-projector [[changeover]] system. Never [[platter]] and avoid building prints onto 6000 ft. reels. | ||
* Never use automation systems or attach automation tape to prints. | * Never use automation systems or attach automation tape to prints. | ||
* Show the film in its proper [[aspect ratio]] using the appropriate [[lens]] and [[aperture plate]]. | * Show the film in its proper [[aspect ratio]] using the appropriate [[lens]] and [[aperture plate]]. | ||
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'''After the show''': | '''After the show''': | ||
* Wind the film with care, making sure the edges of the film are flush. | * Wind the film with care, making sure the edges of the film are flush. | ||
* When packing for [[shipping]], be sure that the film is | * Secure the end of each reel with at least 6" of acid-free artist's tape. | ||
* When packing for [[shipping]], be sure that the film is packed in material that will not harm the film (no packing peanuts!) | |||
====Practices to avoid==== | |||
===Recommended Equipment=== | ===Recommended Equipment=== | ||
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* cleaning supplies | * cleaning supplies | ||
* rewind benches | * rewind benches | ||
====Equipment to avoid==== | |||
==External References== | ==External References== | ||