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3 of 4 safety checks passed (Oct 28, 2026).
Registered 1999 · site is live · HTTPS valid
Film-Tech.com is a blog with product information, manuals and more
Film-Tech.com is a blog offering cinema projection tips, equipment manuals, and a forum for film handlers and projection professionals. Based in Rockwall, Texas, the site provides downloadable manuals and a community space for discussing projection equipment and practices.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · one registrar since Apr 4, 2012 · no ownership change on record since 2009 · last checked Oct 23, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 20, 2006 – Nov 8, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described film-tech.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 8, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCApr 4, 2012 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 4, 2012 and most recently on Oct 28, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 12, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsApr 17, 2009 – Feb 11, 2026Registration records for film-tech.com are held from Apr 17, 2009 to Feb 11, 2026 (79 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2009–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.netNameservers: dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.netApr 17, 2009 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net nameservers (dragon.redballoon.net, ns.film-tech.net, ns5.dostech.net) for film-tech.com from Apr 17, 2009 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
DigiCert IncMar 13, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 1 certificate for film-tech.com from Mar 13, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (15)
Jun 20, 2006 – Nov 8, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described film-tech.com from Jun 20, 2006 to Nov 8, 2013 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Apr 17, 2009 – Feb 11, 2026Ownership: Registration records for film-tech.com are held from Apr 17, 2009 to Feb 11, 2026 (79 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Apr 17, 2009 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net nameservers (dragon.redballoon.net, ns.film-tech.net, ns5.dostech.net) for film-tech.com from Apr 17, 2009 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 4, 2012 – Oct 28, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the registration data recorded, first on Apr 4, 2012 and most recently on Oct 28, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 12, 2026
Current AboutUs record
Jul 12, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 24, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Nameservers: dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.netOct 18, 2013 – Feb 1, 2014dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net (alpha60.redballoon.net, ns.film-tech.net, ns5.dostech.net) were the nameservers listed for film-tech.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Feb 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: Oracle DynNameservers: Oracle DynMar 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018Oracle Dyn (ns1.p16.dynect.net, ns2.p16.dynect.net, ns3.p16.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for film-tech.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to Oracle DynMar 1, 2014film-tech.com's nameservers moved from dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net to Oracle Dyn between Feb 1, 2014 and Mar 1, 2014. Last seen at dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Mar 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: Oracle DynApr 4, 2018 – Jan 17, 2020Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p16.dynect.net, ns2.p16.dynect.net, ns3.p16.dynect.net…) for film-tech.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jan 17, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: no-ip.comNameservers: no-ip.comMar 28, 2020 – Feb 11, 2026Registration records listed no-ip.com nameservers (ns1.no-ip.com, ns2.no-ip.com, ns3.no-ip.com…) for film-tech.com from Mar 28, 2020 to Feb 11, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to no-ip.comMar 28, 2020film-tech.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to no-ip.com at some point between Jan 17, 2020 and Mar 28, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 17, 2020 (registration record). First seen at no-ip.com: Mar 28, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 23, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 23, 2026: ns1.no-ip.com, ns2.no-ip.com, ns3.no-ip.com, ns4.no-ip.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 23, 2026
Let's Encrypt
Apr 8, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 (latest)
Let's Encrypt issued 14 certificates for film-tech.com from Apr 8, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 24, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 20, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 20, 2026
Oct 18, 2013 – Feb 1, 2014
Zone file: dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net (alpha60.redballoon.net, ns.film-tech.net, ns5.dostech.net) were the nameservers listed for film-tech.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Feb 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: Oracle Dyn (ns1.p16.dynect.net, ns2.p16.dynect.net, ns3.p16.dynect.net…) were the nameservers listed for film-tech.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 1, 2014Zone file: film-tech.com's nameservers moved from dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net to Oracle Dyn between Feb 1, 2014 and Mar 1, 2014. Last seen at dostech.net, film-tech.net, redballoon.net: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at Oracle Dyn: Mar 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jan 17, 2020Zone file: Registration records listed Oracle Dyn nameservers (ns1.p16.dynect.net, ns2.p16.dynect.net, ns3.p16.dynect.net…) for film-tech.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jan 17, 2020. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 28, 2020 – Feb 11, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed no-ip.com nameservers (ns1.no-ip.com, ns2.no-ip.com, ns3.no-ip.com…) for film-tech.com from Mar 28, 2020 to Feb 11, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 28, 2020Zone file: film-tech.com's nameservers moved from Oracle Dyn to no-ip.com at some point between Jan 17, 2020 and Mar 28, 2020. Last seen at Oracle Dyn: Jan 17, 2020 (registration record). First seen at no-ip.com: Mar 28, 2020 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Mar 13, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 1 certificate for film-tech.com from Mar 13, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 8, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 14 certificates for film-tech.com from Apr 8, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 24, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 20, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 20, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 24, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 23, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 23, 2026: ns1.no-ip.com, ns2.no-ip.com, ns3.no-ip.com, ns4.no-ip.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 23, 2026
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (failed)
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Apr 7, 1999 — 27 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Network Solutions, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 12, 2026).
Authority 50/100— ahead of 50% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
50 is a percentile: higher than 50% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #374,449)+5
Verified continuity: 27.6 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+3
Calibration adjustment (published map)+8
Model score: 27/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 50/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 65 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 65 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
What film-tech.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.