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Foil cues were used to facilitated a level of projection booth automation that is incompatible with [[archival best practices]]. As archival booths are expected to use a [[two-projector change-over]] system and be staffed at all times, automation is neither necessary nor desired. | Foil cues were used to facilitated a level of projection booth automation that is incompatible with [[archival best practices]]. As archival booths are expected to use a [[two-projector change-over]] system and be staffed at all times, automation is neither necessary nor desired. | ||
Stray foil cues will not trigger inadvertent automation functionality unless a cue proximity detector has been installed. Nevertheless, archive vault staff will often remove leftover foil cues because they are viewed as a [[print contaminant]]. Older foil cues can sometimes leak adhesive, which tends to attract dirt and dust. | Stray foil cues will not trigger inadvertent automation functionality unless a cue proximity detector has been installed. Nevertheless, archive vault staff will often remove leftover foil cues because they are viewed as a [[print contaminant]]. Older foil cues can sometimes leak adhesive, which tends to attract dirt and dust. Some foil cues will be quite easy to remove, while older cues may leave residue behind when the tape is removed. | ||
[[Category:Film prints]] | [[Category:Film prints]] | ||