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Alexander Sanchez
Junior
Posts: 8
From: San Dimas,CA,USA
Registered: Sep 2008

posted October 01, 2008 12:46 AM

Hi I am new here I just got a 8mm a couple of weeks ago and picked up a 16mm today I like the way it looks on the wall just amazing.My question is what is the best size reel for 16mm what does a feature take up and what's a good size for shorts and cartoons?The projector I bought does not come with a reel so I want to do some homework .I love my standard 8mm getting ready for halloween movies.Thanks Alexander

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

Posts: 3085
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted October 01, 2008 06:23 AM

Hi,

Welcome to the forum.

For take-up in 16mm you should have some 1600ft reels. These are the reels most used for holding features.

You should also have a 2300ft reel or two which is the maximum size on most portable projectors.

400ft reels and 800ft reels are also handy for shorts and cartoons.

All of these are easily found.

-Mike

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
Film God