Prolonging the Life of Motion-Picture Release Prints

Eric C. Johnson

Hundreds of release prints are discarded annually because of needless damage to the film. This fact has received renewed emphasis with the increased use of film in television. Proper film handling procedures and techniques are described, starting with the “green” print and the need for film lubrication, then on through projection, cleaning and inspection.

Print ISSN
Published
1958-09
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J14458