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Topic: 16mm projector needed for Delaware Film Premiere
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Frank Angel
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From: Brooklyn NY USA
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posted 05-29-2007 10:44 AM
The throw is not significant -- it's the screen size that will be the issue -- then the correct focal lenght lens to fill it and most importantly, an adaquate projector lamphouse neccessary to get an image bright enough for it to look decent. It's laudable that you want your film to be presented as film, but you also want it to look as good as film can look. It won't matter if it is Film, if it is not adaquately lit or magnified beyond its capabilities.
It will be easier to get your hands on a single, good projector that will meet your needs for the job rather than finding a pair for dual, change-over operation. Consider the idea of getting a projector model that incorporates long-play reels, or better yet, look to get your hands on a stand-alone, large reel transport, like the Eiki 16mm transport system which will sit behind any model 16mm projector with limited reel capacity and turn it into a long-play projector, i.e., one that will be able to play your full length feature. This way your search for a projector can be allot broader because you can use any 16mm projector model as long as it has a bright enough light source; you won't be limited to getting your hands on one of the relatively few projector models that have long play reel capacities.
Good luck with it.
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Cameron Glendinning
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posted 06-02-2007 05:53 PM
Apart from Woody Allen, um who makes a mono mix nowdays? With screenings like this, it tends to be either the camera crew or the sound guys who are pleased, not both! I have no idea how this film was produced and what would be best for its presentation. I have to admit that the Australian pal 576 line system, when played back through a progressive scan deck to a high quality digital projector, looks ok, where as a 16mm print, through a good projector with a prime lens would look better. As for NTSC I assume it would look pretty poor. So perhaps a HD master straight from the hard drive is the only possible other option?
As for DTS, Yes you can, if you have an unlimited budget! but then again if you had that sort of money, wouldnt it be cheaper to blow it up to 35mm? These guys dont seem to have that sort of money, if they are looking to borrow a 16mm projector here!
Steve I have heard some great sounding modern 16mm prints too, unfortunatly over the past few years here in Australia, from what I have heard it appears to me that the labs, now doing so little 16mm have lost the ability to consistantly make a fine 16mm mono soundtrack!
Obviously if the 16mm projector is not of the highest quality, both the camera and sound guys will be unhappy. From my own experience. these aspects should be cheaked at the earliest possible time, as leaving these tests to the last minute usually leads to heartbreak.
Best of luck with the screening.
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