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Inspection

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  • 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: There are many different looking types of reports, find out what works best for your venue. Single page ones are best, but you can also keep more detailed notes elsewhere and transfer them to the single page later. Some examples here: Inspection form


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