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...exactly what this means is a matter of debate, of course. Below we will try to collectively come up with some general best practices. Always follow any specific instructions provided by the lender. Unless you own the print, it's their property and should be returned in the same (or better!) condition as it arrived. | ...exactly what this means is a matter of debate, of course. Below we will try to collectively come up with some general best practices. Always follow any specific instructions provided by the lender. Unless you own the print, it's their property and should be returned in the same (or better!) condition as it arrived. | ||
Best practices specifically related to archival prints can be found here: [[Archival prints|'''Archival Prints''']] | Best practices specifically related to archival prints can be found here: [[Archival prints|'''Archival Prints''']] | ||
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'''Before the show''': | '''Before the show''': | ||
* Open film cans as soon as print arrives to check for any damage incurred in shipping and to make sure you received the correct film (and all the reels are there). | * Open film cans as soon as print arrives to check for any damage incurred in shipping and to make sure you received the correct film (and all the reels are there). | ||
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* Carefully inspect the countdown [[leader]] and the [[cues]] at the end of each reel to ensure that your [[changeover|changeovers]] go smoothly. | * Carefully inspect the countdown [[leader]] and the [[cues]] at the end of each reel to ensure that your [[changeover|changeovers]] go smoothly. | ||
* Have an [[inspection form]] to facilitate communication about print condition. | * Have an [[inspection form]] to facilitate communication about print condition. | ||
* [[Cleaning]] the projectors and checking all parts (including [[reels]]) for damage and wear is a must. | * [[Cleaning]] the projectors and checking all parts (including [[reels]]) for damage and wear routinely is a must. | ||
* Run [[test film]] to check frame and focus before the show, or run a test reel of the film (if possible). | * Run [[test film]] to check frame and focus before the show, or run a test reel of the film (if possible). | ||
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* [http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/print-loan-policy UCLA Film & Television Archive print loan policy] | * [http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/print-loan-policy UCLA Film & Television Archive print loan policy] | ||
[[Category:Film handling]] | [[Category:Film handling]] | ||
[[Category:Technique]] | [[Category:Technique]] | ||
[[Category:Resources]] | [[Category:Resources]] | ||