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Topic: Technicolor Shipping Quality
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Kenneth Wuepper
Phenomenal Film Handler
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Posts: 1026
From: Saginaw, MI, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-03-2002 07:28 AM
Yes, since 1954 I have received many such shipments of film. The cause is improper packaging of the film. The most recent example of this is our current, second run, print of "Spy Kids 2". The reels were 'tails out' and the bands were loose or completely off the reels. Two reel bands were without string or tape, just loose. The trailer, "Tuxedo" and the first two reels were run off a sprocket and the analog sound track is destroyed. There is a large base scratch throughout the print on the machine side (non soundtrack) of the film. The owner requested a replacement print from TES at 1PM on Friday. He was promised a replacement that day. It has yet to arrive.
The proper packing, shipping of materials should include but not be limited to: Placing the tail leader into the reel core before beginning to wind the film (NO tape, and not relying on friction between the film and the core) Attach the leaders to the imaged film firmly and 'in frame' for the next person. Attach the outside end of the film to the spooled film firmly with paper tape. Write feature and reel number on tape if leader is not visible. Emulsion inside wind is preferred. The paper band, if provided, should NOT be taped to the film pack. The band should be wound "in the opposite direction" to the film pack. Attach the band with string. (The purpose of the band is to prevent the pack from unspooling if the end becomes loose, thereby containing the film inside the reel flanges)
The best way to deal with poorly delivered films is to report the circumstacnes to: TES or the terminal of origin Your booking agent The film company salesperson
No problem can be fixed if the source is unaware of the problem.
KEN
P.S. Don't forget to put an electrical tie wrap through the latches on the can. If the can comes open in shipment there is no end to the mess that will occur. YES! The latches do come open in transit!!
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