The paper proposes a methodology and proactive strategy to deal with the vinegar syndrome problem. It is based upon two fundamentals: (1) evaluation of the condition of film collections, and (2) assessment of storage conditions. This documents presents a practical, step by step methodology in 11 pages and has been produced by one of the leading institutes researching image permanence.
Kodak Cinema & Television Technical Information Site
Contents: Film Processing   Laboratories and Transfer Facilities  Transporting and Storing Film  Motion Picture Film Parts  FAQs, Glossaries and Bulletins  Kodak Cinematographer’s Field Guide. Een website van de Kodak Corporation die veel informatie biedt over vooral 16mm en 35mm filmmateriaal. De site biedt middelen voor het instellen van digitale opnemen apparatuur, of test beelden bijvoorbeeld. Het sectie opslag biedt info …
IPI Storage Guide for Acetate Film
Contents: What the guide is (and is not) The Wheel   Time Contours for Vinegar Syndrome  The Time Out of Storage Table Chemical Deterioration of Film Bases   The Course of the Vinegar Syndrome  Does the Guide Apply to Nitrate Film?  Polyester Based Film  The General Philosophy of Film Storage  History of Film Supports  References  ANSI and ISO Standards. Een …
Storage Conditions for Preservation of Motion Picture Film and Accompanying Magnetic Sound Material for Broadcast Organisations
Deze aanbeveling geeft richtlijnen voor de opslag van film en gescheiden magnetische geluidsporen in omroepcollecties. Het document bevat algemene richtlijnen en richtlijnen voor temperatuur en luchtvochtigheid. Deze technische aanbeveling van drie pagina’s geeft heldere en bondige richtlijnen.
Preservation and Reuse of Film Material for Television, first edition
Contents: 1. Introduction 2. The nature of motion picture film   3. Film image degradation   4. Film base degradation   5. Film — physical properties and physical distortions 6. Effects of storage conditions 7. Handling and inspection routines   8. Recommendations for the storage of film   9. Film preservation 10. Film restoration and treatment 11. Converting motion picture …
Care and Handling of CDs and DVDs: A Guide for Librarians and Archivists
Contents: National Institute of Standards and Technology About the Author Author’s Acknowledgements Quick Reference Guide 1. Introduction 2. Ensuring That Your Digital Content Remains Available 3. Disc Structure 4. How Long Can You Store CDs and DVDs and Use Them Again? 5. Conditions That Affect CDs and DVDs 6. Cleaning Appendix 1: Commercially Available CD/DVD Types Appendix 2: Optical Media …