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===Storage=== | ===Storage=== | ||
*Upon receipt, prints should immediately be moved to the booth or another secure storage location. | |||
*Film should never be stored in inappropriate areas where damage could occur, such as concession areas or kitchens. | |||
*Film should be stored in a climate-controlled room. A relative humidity of 50-60% is ideal. Dry conditions can cause [[spoking]] and exacerbate issues with static, while damp conditions can contribute to film degeneration, particularly when dealing with acetate and nitrate [[film stock|stock]]. For acetate film, damp storage conditions can accelerate [[vinegar syndrome]] or naphthalene syndrome. Even polyester can be damaged by moisture. When polyester is stored in damp conditions for an extended period, the layers of film can stick together, resulting in emulsion damage when rewinding. In extreme conditions, the film may tear when attempting to separate the layers. | |||
*After inspection, film should be stored in an enclosed reel cabinet. The reels should NOT be stored with the heads hanging out of the cabinet. | |||
*Reel cabinets should be cleaned on a regular basis. | |||
==Practices to avoid== | ==Practices to avoid== | ||