Process
Film scratch test
A camera-department check for scratching or abrasion along film traveling through a magazine or camera.
Inputs
- Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task
Outputs
- A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff
Handoffs
- Use appropriate test stock and inspection technique, isolate the source, and clear the path before exposing production negative.
In practice
Use appropriate test stock and inspection technique, isolate the source, and clear the path before exposing production negative.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology — California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills