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The Federation’s 2013-edition 16mm Projectionist’s Manual \u2014 a compilation of everything a projectionist needs to get started and keep going. It’s arranged in roughly the order things happen in practice, and works both as a first-time introduction and as an ongoing reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This technical information is basic and generic \u2014 for your specific equipment, you may also need your projector’s own handbook. If you get stuck, get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start Here & the Eight Chapters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Start Here (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 1: Film (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 2: How It Works (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 3: Procedures (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 4: Competencies (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 6: Do This, Don't Do That (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chapter 8: Resources (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Miscellaneous Reference Sheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grouped by topic \u2014 click any heading to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamps & Lenses<\/summary>\n\n
Lamp Substitutes (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamp Suppliers (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamp Tables (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamps (Part 1) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamps (Part 2) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamps (Part 3) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamps (Part 4) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lamps (Part 5) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lenses (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Porthole Glass (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Film Stock & Preservation<\/summary>\n\n
Film Stock Guide (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Film Stock Definitions (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Kodak Film Stock Dating (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Negative, Positive & Reversal Stock (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Colour Fade (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Vinegar Syndrome: Discussion (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Vinegar Syndrome: Overview (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Vinegar Syndrome: Treatment (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Film Preservation Organisations (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Formats & Aspect Ratios<\/summary>\n\n
16mm Aspect Ratio (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
35mm Aspect Ratios & Formats (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
CinemaScope (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Technicolor (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Screen Size Tables (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Projector Care & Procedures<\/summary>\n\n
Changeovers (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Rewinding (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Servicing Film Prints (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projection Practices (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Film Cleaning & Lubrication (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Suppliers & Manufacturers<\/summary>\n\n
British Bell & Howell (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projector Manufacturers (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projector Parts Suppliers (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projector Index (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Home Cinema (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Background & Reference<\/summary>\n\n
JAN Background (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
JAN Background Information (Part 1) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
JAN Background Information (Part 2) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
JAN Background Information (Part 3) (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
US National Film Registry (PDF)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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\u2190 Back to 16mm Equipment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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