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Record 1 2006-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Cinematography
  • Television Arts
DEF

A magnetic stripe on the opposite edge of the film from the magnetic track.

OBS

Although the purpose of the stripe is to keep the film level on the reel, some projectors also use it for recording.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Cinématographie
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Piste magnétique située sur le côté opposé de la bande sonore d'un film en vue d'épaissir la pellicule et d'améliorer ainsi son passage devant les têtes de lecture et l'enroulement sur bobines.

Spanish

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