Tape splicer for editing
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shoot1st
Tape splicer for editing
Can anyone recommend a good tape splicer for std/super8 editing?
I actually wouldn't recommend tape splicing at all.
There are a few advantages of tape splices:
they are non-destructive
they are removable
they can mend damaged sprocket holes
However, they have a very negative impact on picture quality. If you edit a film using tape, you will notice the film go out of focus each time the tape passes over your projector's film gate. I personally can't stand this.
With that said, Kodak Presstapes are still pretty easy to come by commercially. These tapes are *large*, though - they cover 2 frames on each side of the splice. That's just about a quarter of a second when you're projecting at 18 fps. Very very very noticable.
If you're planning to transfer your film to video, it's a little less of a problem. Just make your edits a few frames longer than you would otherwise, and you can edit out the splice digitally.
thomas
There are a few advantages of tape splices:
they are non-destructive
they are removable
they can mend damaged sprocket holes
However, they have a very negative impact on picture quality. If you edit a film using tape, you will notice the film go out of focus each time the tape passes over your projector's film gate. I personally can't stand this.
With that said, Kodak Presstapes are still pretty easy to come by commercially. These tapes are *large*, though - they cover 2 frames on each side of the splice. That's just about a quarter of a second when you're projecting at 18 fps. Very very very noticable.
If you're planning to transfer your film to video, it's a little less of a problem. Just make your edits a few frames longer than you would otherwise, and you can edit out the splice digitally.
thomas
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David M. Leugers
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Tape splicer
If you want to make tape splices, the only splicer I found acceptable is the German Wurker splicer and tapes. Get the splices that only cover two frames. Done correctly they are all but invisible and the best I've found. I favour cement splicing myself, but have made quite a few films using the Wurker splicer because of the quality of splices. Chambliss Cine Equipment near Atlanta, The Reel Image (cheapest source) and others sell the splicers and tapes. Good luck.
I use a real cheap and cheerful quick splicer.
Tape splices are essential for Fuji film as, I think, they are on a polyester rather than acetate base.
I cannot say that this method of splicing has caused me any problems, and once you get the technique it is less of a mess than using cement.
Having said that I have rarely had problems with cemented joints so I reckon one pays your money and takes your choice.
Tape splices are essential for Fuji film as, I think, they are on a polyester rather than acetate base.
I cannot say that this method of splicing has caused me any problems, and once you get the technique it is less of a mess than using cement.
Having said that I have rarely had problems with cemented joints so I reckon one pays your money and takes your choice.
New web site and this is cine page http://www.picsntech.co.uk/cine.html
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shoot1st
http://www.chamblesscineequip.com/catalog/catalog.htm is the address for chambless. I just ordered some supplies from them and they had a good response time, they are a bit slow responding to emails and their webpage doesnt have everything they carry, but they seem to have good service besides that, and good prices. My only complaint is that I ordered some white leader and they sent me grey (I didnt even know Kodak made grey leader....) its very close to white though, close enough for my uses atleast :-)
~Jess
~Jess
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Lennonresearch
best splicer
I am very very very happy with my CIRO taple splicer from Italy. Its all metal so you can splice to your heart's content and never worry about breaking the molding. Also, the tape doesn't cover more than two frames.
steve
steve