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Film preservation; a first glance
Elif Rongen-Kaynakçi
Glasgow, 12 may 2008
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Terminology of Film preservation:
Preservation (active/passive)
- conservation
- duplication
- restoration
- (various levels of) access
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Restoration
Film restoration always involves making copies
[it does not mean restoring the ‘original’]
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Film preservation
A short introduction on film
(from DVD EXOTIC EUROPE)
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How to become a film friendly archivist?
Find out what you have. See for yourself!
Trust inspection more than old catalogues.
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Nitrate or safety?
• Nitrate (always 35mm)• Safety [aka acetate]: all kinds of formats.• Polyester
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Tinting and toning of the silent film [image: courtesy of Filmarchiv Austria]
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Which format?
Different gauges (8mm to 70mm)• http://www.xs4all.nl/~wichm/filmsize.html
(Lumiere frame)
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Film layers
• Film base• Emulsion
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Nitrate decompostion
Check for physical decay!
Nitrate decomposes from day one…
• http://www.filmpreservation.org/ (preservation basics)
Nitrate is very flammable!
• http://www.movieeditor.com/2005/nitrate.fire.html
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Vinegar syndromeCheck for physical decay!
Acetate also decomposes from day one…
• http://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org
but its status can be checked by proven methods such as A-D strip testing.
Free to download:
preservation calculator
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Interpreting A-D Strip Results source: IPI
A-D Strip Level Film Condition
Recommended Actions
0 Good—no deterioration Cool or cold storage
1 Fair to Good—deterioration startingCold storageMonitor closely
1.5Rapid decay starting—point of autocatalytic decay Cold or frozen storage
2 Poor—actively degradingFreezeCopying advisable
3Critical—shrinkage and warping imminent, possible handling hazard
Freeze immediatelyCopy
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Try to avoid physical decay!
Find proper storage!
Check your storage and make it better, if possible.
Separate decaying material!
Calculate the life expentancy of your material!
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identification• What are we looking for?
Identification from content or physical properties
[image: courtesy of Filmarchiv Austria]
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soundtrack
Check physical characteristics
Soundtracks
• http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/sound/soundsamples.htm
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inspection
Trust your own eyes.
Inspect material for physical damage and for damage printed in.
• http://diamant.joanneum.at/film_restoration
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Time to exercise:
See for yourself!
Take a look at your sample.
Try to describe it.
What do you think it is?
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After inspection: Make decisions.
How important is this film to you?
Does it need immediate attention?
If you don‘t find it suitable for your collection, where else could it be needed?
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How will you preserve this film?
Depending on your:- Budget- Purpose- Access channels
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“Curatorial zone”
• Prioritize your projects• Document what you are doing• Keep your catalog updated
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Once you have a clear picture of your collection:
Tell others! Join MIC
http://mic.imtc.gatech.edu/index.php
If you want to learn more: Join your colleagues at the AMIA List-serve
http://www.amianet.org/