Photographic Duplication

Technical Selection

Examine all copies that exist. Do not necessarily dismiss components that are obviously shorter than the title's original length.

Research the following technical details for each copy that exists:

• Exact Lengths	a shot list may be required
• Picture Content	differing versions, reel composition, outakes, off-cuts etc
• Physical Condition & Condition Degree	damage, scratches, shrinkage, brittleness, decomposition
• Photographic Quality	print-through, generation details, exposure density, frameline, problems, picture steadiness
• Colour	colour balance, grading/timing information, noticeable fading
• Sound Track	quality of sound, completeness

The final selection should be the item that satisfies the above and is the most complete and most original.