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William Fleming
Master Film Handler

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From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2011

posted July 14, 2011 01:03 PM

So do i need to learn how to do this??? Is there better splicers than others??? Is there a course i can go on or is it something easy to learn??? seems i have more to learn.Thanks

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Nick Field
Expert Film Handler

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From: Herefordshire England
Registered: Jul 2010

posted July 14, 2011 02:17 PM

I think the CIR tape splicers are about the best to get as this type of splicer are widely used in professional use,but these are highly sought after and can command high prices in the second hand market.

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Christian Bjorgen
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009

posted July 14, 2011 02:30 PM

Using scissors and Scotch tape is a nice alternative for beginners, I do this as I don't have a splicer, and it works just fine [Smile]

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William Fleming
Master Film Handler

Posts: 319
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2011

posted July 14, 2011 02:38 PM

scissors and scotch tape!! love it who needs expensive splicers.However i have heard CIR tape splicers are the best around.I have just been offered a cement splicer for free didnt know was building work involved [Smile]

Am i able to take say 2 x 800ft reels of film and cut it down to say 2 x 600ft reels and a 400ft? or is that a no no?

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Pasquale DAlessio
Film God

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From: Bristol,RI, USA
Registered: May 2010

posted July 16, 2011 02:02 PM

William

You can cut down your films any way you want. Just add leader to the beginning and end of each reel to save damage to the film. Also, save any original boxes and leader should you decide to re-edit them back together in the future.

PatD

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William Fleming
Master Film Handler

Posts: 319
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2011

posted July 16, 2011 02:13 PM

Great thanks its just i can only watch up to 600ft on my projector.

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