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Servicing projection equipment (1932)

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FILM (During Inspection) FILM Troubles Noted Upon Examination of the Film 1. Film is Unusually Dry or Brittle (a) — This is due to improper storing before reaching the projection room, or to carelessness in the projection room storing. Another reason may be that not enough water is kept in the storage moistener compartment. The film must be moist enough to be pliable or else trouble in the projector and damage to the film will be marked. See that the moistening is correct in the projection room storing place. 2. Film Adheres in Spots (a) — The reason for this may be that some water has accidently deposited on the film and had not dried fully prior to rewinding or packing. Extra care should be used in separating the layers in order to avoid ruining the emulsion on the film. (b) — If water has been deposited on the film in the theatre or projection room do the following : If the film is freshly wet, it may be possible to