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5. Apply the film-cement over the part you have scraped — it should be just wetted, but not flooded or merely moistened. Now place the other part of the film over the scraped edge and ensure that both parts of the film are correctly aligned. Then apply pressure over the join for about ten seconds. Do not forget to replace the stopper in the bottle, otherwise the cement will deteriorate before its time. Wipe your fingers before proceeding.
6. Remove the film from the splicer by holding the lower part only, and hold the join in place with a finger while you disengage the perforations.
7. "Bloop" the now transparent part of the sound-track where you have made the join, by applying a black dye, or a dab of thin quick-drying black paint. (Indian ink will do, but will not last.) Do not spoil the sound-track on either side of the join.
8. As a finishing touch, you may now lightly wipe across the actual edges of the joined film with the point of your cement brush. This will give the join a smooth exterior.
Examining the Programme
Immediately the films are received from the library, give each of them at least a cursory examination before attempting to use them. Count the number of reels, ensure that each is indeed a part of the right film, and check all the leaders, etc. And do not wait until the end of the first performance before finding out whether there is a Queen Trailer* or not attached to the end of the last spool of film.
Should you discover any form of damage, report it at once to the library, and make your report before using the film. If the film is badly damaged, return it to the library as being unacceptable — remember that badly damaged films cause stoppages during projection which cause further damage to the film.
Holding the spool of film against a strong light will enable you to see most of the joins and also if the film is interpunched. Interpunched films are ' 'spongy' ' and cannot be wound very tightly upon the spool.
To check whether a film is wound the correct way for projecting, first place the spool on the spool-arm in the usual way, standing facing the lens with your back to the screen, and then lift the end of the film straight up from the spool. If the titles *The National Anthem.
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