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Film
Preservation Services
Endicott
Microfilm has extensive experience and expertise in film
restoration and preservation. Microfilm stored under improper
conditions can deteriorate, sometimes rapidly, to the point
that images are lost or film becomes unusable. The
deterioration can occur in the silver halide image itself or
in the film base supporting the emulsion layer. Various
problems can occur including brittle or cracked film, fungus
growth, and microscopic blemishes-often referred to as redox.
The nature and extent of any deterioration present must be
determined to find the best method of preserving the
information contained on the affected film. Brown toning and
duplication are two methods that frequently produce excellent
results. Endicott Microfilm offers both of these services. We
are glad to evaluate any film that may be suspect and render
our recommendation as to any action that should be taken.
Please feel free to contact us for a
no charge evaluation. Should you note any problems with your
film file, it is important tp act promply. Often, any loss
that occurred can be contained. Deterioration cannot be
reversed. Time is very much the enemy of any poorly processed
or stored microfilm.
Kodak
Publication D-31 Storage and preservation of Microfilms
discusses various film types, storage recommendations,
processing requirements, and numerous other topics. Please contact
us for a free copy.
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Intensification
and Reduction Services
Microfilm
which has been badly over or under exposed or over or under
developed can yield very poor paper prints. Endicott Microfilm
can intensify (darken light images) or reduce (lighten dark
images) film to arrive at a more normal density.
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