A Damping Device to Improve the Image Sharpness and Steadiness of Prints Made on a Continuous 16mm Motion-Picture Printer
Gerald M. Seeley · Journal of the SMPTE · 1961
A simple modification to the gate shoe of a 16mm Bell & Howell Model J Printer is described. A rayon velvet pad is positioned over the printing aperture in such a way that more intimate film to film contact is produced. This also reduces spurious film movements at the aperture.