16 mm Films : 16 mm Films: Threading Up Film

[analogpix1]

Ok, so where do you put the DVD?

[heroineworshipper]

Still remember those projectors being used in school.

[RobtRobt]

This guy really doesn't know film. His instructions might generally work for this particular projector make and model but there are TONS of other makes and models. He also makes many other general points in this video that are simply false. He's not even close to being an expert.

[tonstad39]

Is that Kerry decker?

[Videogamehistorian00]

Yeah this video isn't all that helpful for Manual and Slot threaders. Though most manual projectors have the instructions printed on the the projector somewhere, and slot loaders are fairly obvious, just put it through the slot.

[catalina31768]

You didn't mention that you need to release the auto-feeding mechanism after you've threaded the film through the machine.

[chrisman737]

Oh how cool -- I recognized the film music right away (playing at the end). From that old Thor cartoon. How cool!

[RecordGuy3434]

@Rlotpir1972

also, theres 100 foot reels for short films and home movies.

[Videogamehistorian00]

@RecordGuy3434

And tiny 50ft reels for trailers and tv spots

[offtrackfilms]

Many thanks! Worked like a charm. Am now watching 70's skiing movies!

[confetto]

It's a helpful tutorial. This looks like a Bell and Howell 2592. This video is useful for all the autothread B & H machines in this series, but not so handy for the many other brands like Eiki, Elmo, RCA, Graflex, Victor, etc.

[Rlotpir1972]

@confetto Include Kodak, Singer, and Telex to the list.

[ginnyjory]

Thank you so much! - I've got a birthday party tomorrow, 1920s theme and have some Charlie Chaplin film - I'm using my Dad's projector and, with your help I've loaded it up successfully for viewing - and I'm a girl!!! Girl power!! x

[editdave]

16mm films come in more than "three sizes." Reel sizes range anywhere from 50 ft. reels up to 2300 ft. reels. he is threading a 400 ft. reel in this demo. Films on reels of this size run approx. 8 minutes.

[Rlotpir1972]

@editdave 200 ft, 400 ft, 600 ft, 800 ft, 1200 ft, 1600 ft, and 2000 ft reels for what I remembered. I don't think a 2300 ft reel would fit on any 16mm projector.

[Videogamehistorian00]

@Rlotpir1972

A 2300 foot reel has the same diameter as a 2000ft reel, but with a smaller hub to fit that last 300ft

[myrecordcollection]

Kinda cool, but then again, basically every 16mm projector threads differently, so I'm not sure how useful this video will be in the long run.

[thorir30]

You very often thread ,many auto threading projectors the same way. But if you have a manual loading projector then it can be very tofferent.

[airscrew1]

Sometimes it can be best to thread the film manually. You forgot to mention that the leader should be properly clipped at its leading edge. Most projectors have a small cutter and jig for this.

[lex24boi]

Of course you may want to note that not all projectors autoload.

[waynehscookie]

huh...

[waynehscookie]

Just slide it in