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Inspection
- Things to look for
- Inspection form
- Repairing film (when is it ok?)
- How to wind smoothly and carefully
- Inspection environment
Inspection is one of the most important steps in the process of screening a film print. 1.It's a process of gathering information about the film print itself so you can project it properly. 2. It's a way for you to access print condition so you can avoid further damage 3. It's a way for the distributor or archive know what condition their print is in.
Print Inspection Supplies (for reel to reel projection)
- split reel (2000 ft)
- goldberg reels (2000 ft, at least 12) DO NOT PROJECT ONTO SHIPPING REELS
- Light box. If your rewind table doesn’t have one built in we find these light pads work well: Logan Portable Light Pad
- razor blades
- small flashlight
- loupe
- white archival tape ( often called artist’s tape) PH neutral/acid free
- small scissors
- splicer
- frame counter or frame ruler
- china marker/grease pencil (black or white only!)
- sharpie (acid free)
- lint free cotton gloves (for when you are handling anything other than the edges of the print)
- leader/replacement countdowns
- lint free cloths
- Kodak date code chart
- inspection report