Printing Motion-Picture Films Immersed in a Liquid Part III: Evaluation of Liquids
The elimination of the effect of negative support scratches by printing with the negative in intimate contact with a liquid requires a liquid with very specific properties. The criteria that influence the selection of a liquid are described. In the absence of a perfect liquid, the requirements of specific printing techniques must be analyzed in relation to possible compromise liquids or liquid mixtures. Over 90 compounds are evaluated by a system of “ratings” of their capabilities for use in printing. Decahydronaphthalene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and mixtures of Freon-113 liquid or methyl chloroform with tetrachloroethylene, or toluene are suggested as practical compromise liquids.
- Print ISSN
- 0361-4573
- Published
- 1958-10
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J11091
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