[Frameworks] Projector/optical sound reader that's easy on film

[Robert Withers]

Hi all,
I have 16mm silent and optical sound film I need to evaluate, clean, and repair 
to prep for digital transfers. 
Can't believe I gave up a 4-plate Steenbeck years ago.
I haven't run my film projectors in years--refurbishing has been advised. I 
have a Moviskop viewer but no optical reader. 

Any thoughts on available equipment to check out these 16mm sound optical 
prints with least likelihood of scratching or damaging?

Many thanks,
Robert Withers


rob...@withersworks.com
WithersWorks.com
New York, NY 10024




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Re: [Frameworks] Projector/optical sound reader that's easy on film

[Jeff Kreines]

If the film is shrunken, Steenbecks can cause serious perf damage, because of 
the wrap of the sprocket around the prism.  Scanners don’t have this problem.

I would just look at the film on rewinds, with a viewer if need be, but not 
worry about listening to the track unless for some reason it will affect your 
decision of what to scan.

> On Nov 13, 2015, at 11:41 AM, Scott Dorsey  wrote:
> 
> I wouldn't put them on a projector... I would hunt down someone with a
> Steenbeck that is in proper maintenance.  That might mean calling 
> Dwight Cody who does steenback repair and asking who has a machine for
> rent.

Jeff Kreines
Kinetta
j...@kinetta.com
kinetta.com


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