BOLEX H16 SBM Instruction Manual page 26

art of the se uence:
1. Set the lens diaphragm according to the lightmeter reading.
2. Film the beginning of the scene, stopping when you reach the point where
you intend to introduce the double exposure.
3. Set the frame counter to zero and free the variable shutter lever.
4. Continue filming. Start with a semi fade-out of about 1 % seconds, by lower-
ing the lever to position "1 ", Lock the lever in that position without stopping
filming.
5. Stop filming where you want the double exposure to end and note the
frame counter reading.
6. Freethe variable shutter lever.
7. Continue the sequence with a semi fade-in of about 1 % seconds and end
it with the lever locked in the "open" position. Note the frame counter read-
ing.
8. Fully close the variable shutter and lock the lever in that position.
9. Disengage the motor and wind the film back until the frame counter reads
zero.
1O. Engage the motor and,free the variable shutter lever.
11. Film the superimposed scene, beginning with a semi fade-in of about
1
%
seconds, by moving the lever to position "1" and locking it without
stopping filming.
12. Stop filming when the frame counter reachesthe number noted under point 7.
od for such se uences and; if' ossible, have an assistant.