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Learn About Film

Film Types, Formats, and Base Materials

The Film Base Identification tool is designed to help you determine which film bases comprise your collection.

Determine Film Types

Film Deterioration

The Visual Decay Guide helps you identify common decay types to learn how they're caused, and what can be done.

Identify Common Deterioration

Motion Picture Film Processes

Learn about the different types of motion picture film in order to identify items in your collection.

Learn about Motion Picture Film

Motion Picture Film Technology Timeline

Use this timeline to learn about the various bases, formats, images, and sound for film technology over time.

Explore the Timeline

Motion Picture Film Poster

Using microscopy-imaging techniques, this poster features the striking characteristics of twelve distinct film materials from the silent era to present day.

Download the Poster

Film Storage Environment Suitability Guidelines

To simplify the planning of storage conditions for mixed media collections, the suitability guidelines divide the range of possible temperatures into four categories.

Review the Guidelines




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