Motion Picture Film Viewer

Item Name Code (INC) 17330

Photographic Projection Equipment: Federal Supply Class: FSC 6730; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 6730
Photographic Equipment: Federal Supply Group: FSG 67; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 67
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An optical device in which an image or a succession of images on motion picture film is observed through a magnifying lens or by projection of a light image or a succession of light images of the original subject onto an integral screen. It may present the illusion of motion, may have provisions for reproduction of sound from an optic and/or magnetic sound track in synchronization with the motion on the film, and may include notching or marking devices. It is normally used for editing motion picture film. Excludes equipment with splicing or cutting devices. See also VIEWING MACHINE, MOTION PICTURE.

Additional Information for Motion Picture Film Viewer

A Motion Picture Film Viewer is a device used to view motion picture films. It is a type of Photographic Projection Equipment that falls under the supply class of Photographic Projection Equipment in the supply group of Photographic Equipment.

Motion Picture Film Viewers are designed to project and display motion picture films onto a screen or surface for viewing. They typically consist of a light source, a film reel or magazine, a film transport mechanism, and a projection lens. The film is threaded through the viewer and is illuminated by the light source, which projects the images onto a screen or surface.

These viewers are commonly used in film production, editing, and screening processes. They allow filmmakers, editors, and other professionals to view and analyze the content of motion picture films. They are also used in film schools, archives, and museums for educational and preservation purposes.

Motion Picture Film Viewers come in various types and models, ranging from portable handheld viewers to larger, more advanced models with additional features such as variable speed control, sound playback capabilities, and frame-by-frame viewing options.

Overall, Motion Picture Film Viewers are essential tools in the field of filmmaking and film analysis, providing a means to view and study motion picture films in a controlled and convenient manner.