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Film leader

Non-picture or expendable film attached to protect, thread, identify, or cue a motion-picture element.

In practice

Use the correct gauge and length, make sound splices, label clearly, and avoid contaminating picture.

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Sources

  1. Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak

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