Storage Learn how to store film in the best way to minimize damage. Here is how our current film collection is stored: Next — Film Bases

Film Bases Learn the physical components of film and the differences between each film base.     Previous — Storage Next — Vinegar Syndrome

Core vs. Reel Learn how to store films on core and reels. A split reel: Reel: Previous — Supplies and Setup Next — Inspection

Inspection Learn how to put film on rewinds and some basics of film inspection. The following guide lists different type of film damage that you can look for when inspecting films at the rewinds bench: Source: The Film Preservation Guide. National Film Preservation Foundation. Page 18 Previous — Core vs. Reel Next — Card Catalog

Card Catalog Learn how to the IS Lab’s card catalog. An example of a card catalog:   Previous — Inspection Next — What Not to Do

What Not to Do Learn what not to do when handling film on the rewinds. Extra Resources: PDF of The Film Preservation Guide: https://www.filmpreservation.org/userfiles/image/PDFs/fpg.pdf Kodak Glossary: https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/page/glossary-of-motion-picture-terms Kodak Handling of Processed Film: https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/page/handling-of-processed-film   Previous — Card Catalog Next — Film Handling Quiz

Return to Film Properties & Film Handling Training

In order to handle film, you must understand the basics of film’s properties.  This training includes useful explanations of basic terms and concepts alongside videos of IS Lab staff Adam Foster demonstrating important film handling practices. This training is split into two different sections with six sub-sections and a quiz in each training. Completing this…

Film Rewinds Get to know the basic layout of our rewinds bench. An overhead shot of the rewinds bench:   Next — Supplies and Setup

Supplies and Setup Watch an overview of our available equipment (i.e. gloves, wipes, loupe, film cleaner, splicers). The 16 mm film splicer: Synchronizer: Previous — Rewinds Bench Next — Core vs. Reel