The bulk of our preservation and archiving work is safety film, with clients that include Hollywood’s major production studios, as well as independents, historical archives and private collectors.
ACETATE FILM PRESERVATION
comprehensive preservation services & archival storage
Experience Across the Board
Legacy of excellence
PRO-TEK was founded by Eastman Kodak, the world leader in film innovation and manufacturing, and the only remaining maker of motion picture film in the world today. We continue to build on that heritage while we continuously innovate and modernize.
safety film preservation Services
Our safety film preservation processes are based on standards and recommendations set forth by leading film preservation organizations like the U.S. National Archives, the Society of American Archivists, and the Association of Moving Image Archivists.
• Quality inspection, assessment and reporting of physical condition for restoration and scanning.
• ISO-standard clean-room environment using only archival-quality equipment and supplies.
• Comprehensive recording and reporting of data such as film dates, emulsion types, total footage, aspect ratio and physical condition.
• Metadata creation and cataloging.
Signs of safety film deterioration
For professional film archiving, you want to minimize the additional costs and risks that come with handling by each additional vendor. That’s why motion picture industry leaders rely on PRO-TEK’s comprehensive capabilities.
Be alert to the following signs of deterioration:
• Sharp, acidic odor. Safety film decay is referred to as “vinegar syndrome” because of the acetic acid smell as acetate decomposes. This chemical process is autocatalytic, which means it’s self-fueling and causes deterioration to accelerate.
• Distortion, buckling, shrinkage, and brittleness.
• For color safety film, fading and changes to red or purple tones as magenta dye (the most stable) becomes more prominent.
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