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'''The 21st century projectionist's guiding principle''': every print borrowed for exhibition, regardless of gauge or source, should be handled with a maximum of care and a minimum of shortcuts. | '''The 21st century projectionist's guiding principle''': every print borrowed for exhibition, regardless of gauge or source, should be handled with a maximum of care and a minimum of shortcuts. | ||
...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''']] | |||
'''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). | |||
* Make sure your film inspection surface is clean. | * Make sure your film inspection surface is clean. | ||
* Have a thorough [[inspection]] procedure for assessing print condition. | * Have a thorough [[inspection]] procedure for assessing print condition. | ||
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* Wind the film with care, making sure the edges of the film are flush. | * Wind the film with care, making sure the edges of the film are flush. | ||
* Secure the end of each reel with at least 6" of acid-free artist's tape. | * Secure the end of each reel with at least 6" of acid-free artist's tape. | ||
* When packing for [[shipping]], be sure that the film is packed in material that will not harm the film (no packing peanuts | * When packing for [[shipping]], be sure that the film is packed in material that will not harm the film (no packing peanuts or fibrous materials. | ||
====Practices to avoid==== | ====Practices to avoid==== | ||
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[[Archival print]] | [[Archival print]] | ||
[[Film damage]] | [[Film damage]] | ||
[[Inspection]] | |||
==External References== | ==External References== | ||