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PRET FILM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- film magazine
1, record 1, English, film%20magazine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- camera magazine 1, record 1, English, camera%20magazine
correct
- magazine 2, record 1, English, magazine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film containers forming part of picture cameras, sound cameras and projectors. Camera magazines are lighttight, the film entering and leaving them through light traps. 1, record 1, English, - film%20magazine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chargeur
1, record 1, French, chargeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- magasin 2, record 1, French, magasin
correct, masculine noun
- cassette 2, record 1, French, cassette
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système étanche de conditionnement qui rend automatique le placement du film dans les appareils de prise de vue à l’exclusion de certaines caméras professionnelles. 2, record 1, French, - chargeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme cassette est parfois employé en français pour chargeur. Il est préférable de réserver cette appellation au conditionnement du film ciné développé et prêt pour la projection. 2, record 1, French, - chargeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Loan Program for Book Publishers
1, record 2, English, Loan%20Program%20for%20Book%20Publishers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Loan Program for Book Publishers will serve as a pilot project for development of similar agreements with other financial institutions, which could assist book and magazine publishers, film and video producers, the sound recording industry and multimedia producers. 1, record 2, English, - Loan%20Program%20for%20Book%20Publishers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Édition et librairie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de prêts pour les éditeurs de livres
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9diteurs%20de%20livres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de prêts pour les éditeurs de livres sera un projet pilote qui pourrait mener à d’autres ententes de ce genre avec d’autres établissements de prêt, susceptibles d’aider ainsi les éditeurs de livres et de revues, les producteurs de film et de vidéo, l'industrie de l'enregistrement sonore et les concepteurs de multimédia. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9diteurs%20de%20livres
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- in the can
1, record 3, English, in%20the%20can
correct, see observation, jargon
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movie or piece that is all finished shooting [and ready for editing]. 1, record 3, English, - in%20the%20can
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The movie is in the can, and all he can do is edit what he already has. 2, record 3, English, - in%20the%20can
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The expression "in the can" is a term of the trade. 3, record 3, English, - in%20the%20can
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dans la boîte
1, record 3, French, dans%20la%20bo%C3%AEte
correct, see observation, jargon
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- en boîte 1, record 3, French, en%20bo%C3%AEte
correct, see observation, jargon
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film terminé, prêt à aller au tirage. 2, record 3, French, - dans%20la%20bo%C3%AEte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «dans la boîte» sont des expressions du métier. 2, record 3, French, - dans%20la%20bo%C3%AEte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Publishing
- Platemaking (Printing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plate-ready film
1, record 4, English, plate%2Dready%20film
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A film negative or positive generated directly from a computer and ready for platemaking. 2, record 4, English, - plate%2Dready%20film
Record 4, Key term(s)
- plate ready film
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éditique
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- film prêt pour la plaque
1, record 4, French, film%20pr%C3%AAt%20pour%20la%20plaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film à insoler(négatif ou positif) produit informatiquement et prêt pour la mise sur plaque. 2, record 4, French, - film%20pr%C3%AAt%20pour%20la%20plaque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-11-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- standby film 1, record 5, English, standby%20film
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a film held at hand and ready for emergency use. 1, record 5, English, - standby%20film
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- film de secours
1, record 5, French, film%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
film prêt à projeter en cas d’imprévu. 1, record 5, French, - film%20de%20secours
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dedication
1, record 6, English, dedication
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following the trend toward dedication, or integration with the camera's electronics, the Sunpack Auto 322 D [flash] uses interchangeable modules to set the correct flash-synch speed and activate viewfinder signals on a wide range of current 35-mm SLR cameras. It will also connect with the through-the-lens metering systems of models with that capability. 1, record 6, English, - dedication
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This textual support will be found in the January-February issue of Camera Arts magazine. 2, record 6, English, - dedication
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couplage d'automatisme
1, record 6, French, couplage%20d%27automatisme
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette coordination entre flash et appareil [photo] a un nom : le couplage d’automatisme. Cela signifie que sur la plupart des boîtiers, il suffit d’afficher la sensibilité du film pour que le flash 3500 se charge du reste. Il règle automatiquement la vitesse de synchronisation. Il affiche automatiquement les données dans votre viseur. Un signal sonore indique que le flash est prêt à fonctionner et un deuxième signal sonore vous confirme, après déclenchement, que le cliché a été bien exposé. 1, record 6, French, - couplage%20d%27automatisme
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir le numéro de novembre 1981 de Photo Cinéma Magazine. 2, record 6, French, - couplage%20d%27automatisme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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