SMPTE Tutorial Paper: Computerized Tracing of Magnetically Striped Theatrical Release Prints
A method has been developed for keeping track of the large number of reels of photographic release prints that pass through many processes and locations before being sent to the theater for exhibition. Until recently, 70mm releases comprised a small, manageable number of reels, but in the last two years, releases of up to 3000 reels have become common. Financial and security risks now require better monitoring and accountability along the way. The computer process described in this article has proven to be an invaluable tool. It is applicable to all film distribution.
- Print ISSN
- 0036-1682
- Published
- 1984-11
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J16838
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