Film Path

The Film Path is the route that the film takes through the projectors whilst being projected. As such, it is imperative that all projectionists know this in detail, as any incorrect lacing can result in a loss of presentation quality and even cause significant damage to the film itself.

Warwick Student Cinema operates two Cinemeccanica Victoria 8 combined 35mm/70mm projectors. The lacing is identical on each and the focus here shall be on the lacing of 35mm film.

All 35mm films need to be projected with the soundtrack towards you. If the film has been made-up correctly then this will result in the film coming off the top of the pay-out spool.

Within the projector

From the point of entry to the projector, lacing is identical for all 35mm films, regardless of the picture format and sound system used. Details of lacing above the casing will be given below for DTS and SDDS soundtracks.