Method and apparatus for sequencing film image presentations

摘要

A method and apparatus (22) for sequencing film image presentations. In the method, a film unit is first provided. The film unit (12) has a digital memory store (20) and a plurality of image frames. An index print is provided. The index print (14) has an array of imagettes corresponding to the image frames of the film unit. The index print is then aligned with an array of switches, such that at least one switch is in registry with each imagette. The switches (38) are then allocated to an array of triggers. The triggers each have a uniquely associated imagette. The triggers (54) each include at least one switch in registry with the imagette. The array of triggers (54) has at least one trigger associated with each of imagette. A plurality of the switches (38) are then actuated in a non-predetermined sequence to define a sequence of imagettes associated with respective triggers. A sequence of image frames corresponding to the sequence of imagettes is recorded in the digital memory store (20).