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Author Topic: Need some input on using a Goldberg reel... Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-03-2008 01:40 PM                        Bump. After working with these for the first time this weekend, I will say that this is the _only_ way to run a film festival in a platter house or multiple platter houses. Makeup and breakdown can easily be done at a central location (we are using an office space) with a rewind bench and features can safely be transported between theatres on platter reels, without risking damage from multiple makeups and breakdowns at different venues by different operators. How does everyone secure the takeup side of the reel to the platter deck when taking up onto platter reels? Do the foam pads really hold it in place? We've been using Allen wrenches stuck through the holes in the ring/reel and the holes in the platter, but is this necessary? Is it safe to make up directly from 2000' shipping reels to the platter reels? I didn't try this, due to fear of cinching due to multiple starts/stops in the makeup process. Anyway, I don't see these as being a huge time-saver in a standard multiplex, except maybe in one that runs a _lot_ of film (10+ screens or lots of press screenings, etc.), but they are hugely useful for festivals that use only platter houses.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 06-03-2008 06:12 PM                     Please, please don't break down from the platter reels. A platter's MUT will do a far superior job than a rewind bench will. (Edit, ok I forget some theaters have those shitty Strong and other equally shitty platters that break down film without any tension.) When taking up to a platter reel, there is no need to worry about it slipping. It is heavy enough, even if the rubber feet get worn off. We do it all the time. You should build straight from 2000' reels to the platter reel. Building to 6000' reels and then transferring that to the platter reels not only wastes time, but will not provide as even of a wind in regards to tension and could affect payout.  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-03-2008 07:12 PM                        Brad--you haven't seen these Xetron makeup tables. They sucked when they were new and they are now quite beat-up. Anything would be gentler on film than breaking down onto these.  |  IP: Logged Marco Giustini Film God Posts: 2713 From: Reading, UK Registered: Nov 2007 posted 06-03-2008 07:54 PM                     Justin I use a crocodile patch (like this one) to connect the shaft of the film rewinder to one of the flange of the reel. Otherwise you'll see sparks from your hand! At least if you inspect the whole print like me. I never tried winding without the foam. Marco  |  IP: Logged

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