Slide Label Placement

[Derek Gee <73157.2172@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve writes:
>i.e.) Where does the projectionist expect to find the label, and in what 
>orientation.  Does the label go inside the glass, or outside?  I did a lookup in 
>the archives on labels, and now I'm beginning to think that placing a label 
>inside the glass on the aluminum mount might be a great idea for about 5 years 
>and then.....I have a fine point Sharpie Permananent marker, and it does a good 
>job of writing on aluminum.

Since I'm the projectionist for the Detroit Stereographic Society,  I
can give you my experiences.  First, projectionists don't care where the 
title label is.  We are looking for the thumbspot, which needs to be in the
lower left hand corner if the slide is positioned properly for a hand
viewer.  I've seen title lables on both sides of the slide, so do what you
like best.  Personally, I always put mine on the front of the slide.  I like
your idea of writing directly on the aluminum, because in future years you
will not have any problems with adhesives bleeding or drying out.  Anyway,
that's my .02 cents for today, hope I've helped.
 
                                      Derek Gee
                                      Vice-President
                                      Detroit Stereographic Society



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