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Multiplex projection practices arose in an era when studios produced hundreds or thousands of prints for a typical release, and the consequences of damaging an individual print were very low. Given the radical shift in the exhibition landscape spurred by the introduction of DCP, all surviving film prints should now be treated as archival objects. Many of today's projectionists gained substantial experience working in a multiplex environment. This expertise is valid and valuable, but may include certain habits and philosophies that do not reflect [[archival best practices]].
Multiplex projection practices arose in an era when studios produced hundreds or thousands of prints for a typical release, and the consequences of damaging an individual print were very low. Given the radical shift in the exhibition landscape spurred by the introduction of DCP, all surviving film prints should now be treated as archival objects. Many of today's projectionists gained substantial experience working in a multiplex environment. This expertise is valid and valuable, but may include certain habits and philosophies that do not reflect [[archival best practices]].
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