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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted August 09, 2007 12:57 AM

After several years in this hobby, I still haven't been able to establish once and for all, the correct nomenclature for each of the 4 sides of a projector! [Confused]

Sounds silly, I know, but what is the official concensus here?

We have the operator's side, the lens side, the far side from the operator, and the other one. [Roll Eyes]

I wonder if this question will provoke some amusing responses. [Big Grin]

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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

posted August 09, 2007 05:35 AM

During my 48 years in the industry I have always known the sides of the machine to be called:-

Side that you lace up = Operating side.
Side that the gears are located = Non operating side, or gear train.
Side the lens pokes through = Front.
Side behind the flicker shutter, or light source = Rear of Projector, or Arc lamp. (backside?)

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted August 09, 2007 07:01 AM

Seems logical to me, Hugh, but I have seen all manner of descriptions over the years.

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Dave.

Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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