A daylight demonstration of loading 35mm film onto a stainless steel reel.
Gather what you'll need (the basics). ^
Trim lead edge square. ^
Orient reel properly. ^
Secure lead edge using the clip, or your thumb (if clip is absent). ^
Pinch/squeeze edges of film slightly. ^
Wind film onto the reel by rotating the reel counter-clockwise. ^
Cut film to release it from the canister. ^
Place film in tank, and cover.