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Film gate
Also known as camera gate.
The camera or projector aperture assembly that holds film flat at the image plane.
In practice
Keep it clean, inspect rails and aperture, verify format, and check for hairs or emulsion buildup.
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Sources
- Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak
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