Apparatus (10) for positioning film media (30, 50) in alignment with video imaging means includes frame means having a window (28), primary gate means (12) mounted on the frame means for holding film media in a first plane, secondary gate means (13) mounted on the frame means for holding film media in a second plane, and, sensor (14) for detecting the presence or absence of film media whereby the video imaging means is caused to move with respect to the primary and secondary gate means to focus on the film media. A carrier (61) comprising a base (80) and cover (81) is provided with a channel (83) for filmstrips (50). The base and cover snap together for the removal and insertion of filmstrips. A plurality of notches (78) are associated with each frame (76) for accurate positioning of the filmstrip.