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Author Topic: Leaving notes in the can Dan Chilton Expert Film Handler Posts: 191 From: Springfield, MO Registered: Mar 2004 posted 04-17-2006 08:20 PM                        After breaking down NIGHT WATCH yesterday, I dropped a note in the can informing the next projectionist that reels one and two were missing heads when they arrived to me. I threw on a couple spare trailer heads so I wouldn't have to tape the reels down directly on the film (like the last projectionist did), and I wanted the next guy or girl to know. What's the chances that my note will even see the light of day? Does Technicolor pitch notes from projectionists?  |  IP: Logged Kara J. McVay Film Handler Posts: 95 From: Delaware, OH Registered: May 2002 posted 04-17-2006 09:11 PM                        I did that exact thing with a print of "The Hours" last week, came from ETS with no heads or tails, I had no leader, so I made some up with an old trailer and left note informing next projectionist of ID frames and what I had done. I always try to have a print leave in better condition than it showed up. K!  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 04-17-2006 09:15 PM                        Good idea! With no notes, the next guy might "out" you on the "you suck" blog. Louis  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 04-17-2006 09:43 PM                     ETS is good for not checking their shipments - in or out. This is where TECH comes in at the lead: if a reel has no leader when it comes back in from a first run, they attach some sort of leader, even if it's clear film with the title and reel number to identiy for the next theatre-be it a second or discount run house. But, do love the little 'notes' that other operators write in the cans themselves to identify themselves - be it a union notice, just to say "hi", note from a head operator of a theatre that was written long time ago, or just to sell something. But, can we never forget those cartoon box cans that has signatures from practically everyone in existence in the exhibition world? -monte  |  IP: Logged Chad M Calpito Master Film Handler Posts: 435 From: San Diego, CA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 04-17-2006 09:52 PM                        I happen to agree that it's always a good idea to leave a note before the movie get's shipped. It's just out of plain courtesy to the next person who will get the print. So, cheers to everyone who leaves a note in the film can(s) for the next projectionist.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 04-18-2006 12:27 AM                        I've left notes in the can if a print is received damaged. I also used to enjoy writing THESE REELS SUCK! on the split reels that were always falling apart. Thankfully THAT problem has been reduced lately.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 04-18-2006 02:41 AM                     quote: Mike Blakesley I also used to enjoy writing THESE REELS SUCK! on the split reels that were always falling apart. Thankfully THAT problem has been reduced lately. ..remember those first generation black shipping reels from TECH? Damned things were so horrible and busted up after awhile, that I would take spray adhesive, which contained tolulene, spray on that center hub of each side and actually glue that reel together to the core... ..bet those people at TECH really loved me...lol -Monte  |  IP: Logged Jim Bedford Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 597 From: Telluride, CO, USA (733 mi. WNW of Rockwall, TX but it seems much, much longer) Registered: Jun 99 posted 04-18-2006 09:27 AM                        If you leave a note, tape it to a reel, particularly if it's the reel in question. We recently found a note taped to the top of the inside of a can AFTER the film had been built up. Sort of defeats the purpose of a note if it's well hidden.  |  IP: Logged

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