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Do a FULL function check on that platter right away. In the manual, there are a list of things you should do when you install the platter. Do what it says. If there are ANY malfunctions, even little ones, get the platter fixed.

The reason I say that is because you mention that you're having brain wraps. That tells me there's more going on than meets the eye. There may be a "hidden" problem causing the one you are telling us about.

If you don't know how to do this call your Tech. or somebody who does know. I would go into more detail but I don't know how much you know. It's not "hard" but you have to do it right.

Christies CAN be good platters IF you keep them maintained correctly. (It's just that there is a LOT of maintainence to do on them!)

I've had people in my area really F*** up platters trying to "FIX" them.

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Here are some useful articles, published before Kodak developed the new VISION Color Print film:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/reel/september99/pointers.shtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/reel/september98/pppp.shtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/reel/may97/pytlak.shtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/faq/static.shtml

My article in the September 2000 issue of Kodak Cinema Notes (H-50-56) suggests other reasons for platter problems, such as platter timing, excess moisture, and surface contamination with oil or tape residue. Not all that sticks is static.

Using the suggestions in these articles (especially regarding humidity control) should help reduce "static cling", even on other manufacturers films that do not have the conductive anti-static coating, or processed by labs that aren't using the antistatic process additive recommended by Kodak.

Many on Film-Tech have reported that proprietary film treatments like FilmGuard also help reduce static problems on release prints.

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com

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For panic situations regarding static, a couple of paper towels folded over on themselves to make them more plush (or webril wipes) with FilmGuard sprayed thickly on them works excellent. Just start the platter spinning (use the MUT or stick something in the brain to make the deck spin) and hold the wet towels at the center of the film roll and slowly wipe from center to edge and then take-up the film "upside down" so you can wipe the other edge on the next show. The static will be gone. This isn't the best way to take full advantage of FilmGuard, but many theaters without the budget to buy a Kelmar media cleaning machine use this procedure once a week to eliminate static. (Do not spray the FG directly onto the print. It will make a mess on and around the platter and not accomplish an even coating.)

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