[Frameworks] 16mm film looper

[Julian Antos]

YMMV, but a good looper should not scratch film after even several hundred
runs. Not that it doesn't happen, but they can be made to run very gently.

For under 100' or so you might try constructing an array of rollers or an
enclosed box.

On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 3:17 AM Nicole <nicole at magiklantern.com> wrote:

> Hi Livio,
>
> If you do not mind, I would very much like to see a drawing of the method
> you described!
> Thank you for sharing.
>
> Nicole Elaine Baker Peterson (she/her/they)
> Founder & Head Programmer, Media Monsters
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>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 1:06 AM Ugo Bo <ugobodibra at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> You can use the Poor-Man-Looper. My invention, but it works! Here how to
>> do it:
>>
>> THE POOR-MAN-LOOPER
>>
>> You need two reels to make the loop, but a third one is very useful at
>> the end to undo it.
>>
>> 100ft daylight reels for 16mm and normal 50ft reels for 8mm-Super8 work
>> fine.
>>
>> * prepare a normal projection reel (reel A) put it normally on the feed
>> spindle
>> * transfer film to another reel (reel B) on the takeup spindle, so it
>> ends tail out, and leave it on the takeup spindle
>> * take the tail (out) from reel B, pass under and around the now empty
>> feed reel (reel A), and then back to the (now full) takeup reel (reel
>> B)
>> * stick the tail on the film on reel B with a piece of tape
>> * run the projector in reverse
>> * you end up with a loop on the two reels. When the whole film is
>> undone (if you run it a little more than necessary nothing wrong will
>> happen) you end up having the head free inside the loop
>> * leaving the reels on the spindles take the head so it comes out from
>> the center of the takeup reel (reel B: it actually now works as a feed
>> reel from the inside and a takeup reel to the outside - as normal)
>> * thread the head in the projector as normal
>> * unstick the tail
>> * splice the head and the tail together
>> * you are done!
>> * run the projector for a little, it will adjust itself film tension
>>
>> NEVER RUN IN REVERSE!
>>
>> tip: if projector has foldable arms make the loop with the arms not
>> completely extended: it will help to adjust the film tension once the
>> loop is done. NEVER TENSION FILM TOO MUCH!
>>
>> To undo the loop:
>> * run the loop just until the splice comes out from the projector
>> * open the splice
>> * put the tail on another reel (reel C) and hold it with your right
>> hand, leave the head free
>> * with your left hand take down reel A, keeping the film tension
>> * with you right hand put the new reel (reel C) on the feed splindle,
>> take care to correctly pass the film under reel B
>> * run in reverse letting turn the reel A between your fingers, keeping
>> the film tension
>> * you end up with your film on reel C ready for a normal (non loop)
>> projection
>>
>> tip: to adjust the tension run the film forward (C to B) and reverse
>> (B to A) once (so you can put it again on reel A, if you want it).
>>
>> Yes: with time the film will be scratched, but with any looper will.
>> Better use polyester prints.
>> If it is unclear I can send srawings (or pics)
>> best
>> Livio
>>
>> Il giorno mer 25 ago 2021 alle ore 17:46 Anna Kipervaser
>> <anna.kipervaser at gmail.com> ha scritto:
>> >
>> > Maybe you bought one and no longer need it, or maybe you or your friend
>> make them. I wanna know about it cuz I need to buy one!
>> >
>> > I'm shopping for a looper and would like to have variety of options as
>> I make a decision.
>> >
>> > I'm aware of NCS as an option, and would ideally love to order a
>> vertical/non-platter model from Christophe, but there need to be 6 of us!
>> And I don't yet know what he charges per looper.
>> >
>> > Would love to know current other options and prices, as well as styles.
>> >
>> > Always,
>> >  Anna
>> >
>> >
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