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Topic: LENGTH OF LEADER
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted March 11, 2007 08:14 AM
Hi Hugh,
Yes, I do mean the white (or coloured) leader which one buys to splice on separately, in addition to what is already there, not the countdown numbered leader that is often part of the film itself
Well, here's the thing. Some films have the numbered leader, whilst others do not, particularly those of a 'home movie' nature. What then?
I like the idea of twice the length of the film path. Sounds psychologically and practically about right. 5ft does seem rather excessive, though. Does the Eiki film path have a very tortuous route?
My couple of metres would fit nicely into this theory, as it only takes, as I say, about 3ft to thread up the Ampro. I have been using 2M for films with and without the numbered leader. What say you?
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Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!
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Hugh McCullough
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 156
From: Old Coulsdon. Surrey. UK
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted March 11, 2007 05:15 PM
Hi David.
The cinema firm that I work for gave me the projector as they were going to throw it out.
It was used to show Film club films, but they now all use digital, and project using a DVD machine.
It has replaced an Eiki NT machine that I had for many years.
The projector is in one room, and projects through a porthole, glazed with float glass, onto the screen in the next room.
I get a scope picture of 6 feet. I could get a larger picture, but the porthole is not wide enough.
When I get the house sorted out, you can come along and operate it if you like.
The quote from the Filmshooting Forum tends to state the obvious, although they do seem to bear out my statement that you should use at least twice the length of the film that is wanted for lacing.
They do not say if their 12 ft includes the leader.
Damaged sprocket holes in spacing, or leaders, are the sign of a bad projectionist who is lax in not checking that they have laced up correctly.
Hugh
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EIKI Ex 6100 xenon machine.
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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted March 12, 2007 03:28 AM
Hugh,
I would love to pop over sometime and have a look at your set-up. Thank you very much for the invitation.
Just by way of interest, my late father, when in his teens, used to live with his parents in Smithambottom Lane!!!
Anyway, with regard to this film leader business, I'm seriously considering splitting the difference, and going for 9ft/3M. I think that in my situation that should take care of all eventualities. Yes???
Best regards,
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Dave.
Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!
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