Motion Picture Condition At-Risk Assessment Guide
Risk Level | Immediate | High | Medium | Low |
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Acidity | 3+ | 2+ | 1+ | 1- |
16mm Shrinkage | 1.3% + | 1% - 1.3% | .7% - 1% | .7% |
35mm Shrinkage | 1.9% + | 1.6% - 1.9% | 1.3% - 1.6% | 1.3% |
Fading | Present | |||
Emulsion Fogging | Present with evidence of layer separation | Present | ||
Ferrotyping | 10ft. or longer sections | 3 to 10 ft. sections within reel | 1 ft. to 3 ft. sections within reel | Evidence of small spots |
Silvering Out | 10ft. or longer sections | 3 to 10 ft. sections within reel | 1 ft. to 3 ft. sections within reel | Evidence of small spots |
Mold | Large areas with evidence of etching | Large areas with some underlying damage | Large areas easily removed with no underlying damage | Small spots easily removed |
Determinations based on factors such as brittleness, crazing, and other conditions will influence the level of risk in addition to above guidelines.