Proposed SMPTE Recommended Practice RP 18: Test Film for Checking 16mm Motion-Picture Photographic Sound Projectors
Journal of the SMPTE · 1964
ScopeThis Recommended Practice describes a film and method for rapidly checking and demonstrating 16mm motion-picture projection and photographic sound performance.The film is suitable for use by projector manufacturers, service stations, educational organizations and camera stores.No test instrumentsare required.2. Test Film 2.1 The film shall have a photographic sound record and accompanying picture.The sound record dimensions shall comply with American Standard Sound Record on l6mm Prints, PH22.41-1957, and the film stock used shall be cut and perforated in accordance with American Standard Dimensions for 16mm Film, Perforated One Edge, PH22.12-1953.2.2 The test film shall contain sections selected by a special Engineering Committee of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers to test for the following: