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Heythrop Zoo Photographic Negative Film Scanning

PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM SCANNING

A project we have recently completed has been converting an archive of photographic medium format film into high quality digital images, suitable for online presence. To ensure a high quality output, we need follow important processes:
  1. The correct scanner for converting this medium
  2. The software to best capture the scanners capability
  3. ICC profiles for calibration
  4. Cleaning and maintenance of the film
  5. White glove approach due to oils on fingers
  6. Dust control

These processes are all very important to bring out the very best in the film. One scanner or software approach will never offer the best solutions for our clients. Our studio is equipped with many different types of scanners which are all controlled by Silverfast Archival software, which offers leading innovation to bring about the very best in all photographic film.

In the film world, medium format has moved from being the most widely used film size (the 1900s through 1950s) to a niche used by professionals and some amateur enthusiasts, but one which is still substantially more popular than large format. While at one time a variety of medium-format film sizes were produced, today the vast majority of the medium-format film is produced in the 120/220 film sizes.

If we can support you with your photographic film archival requirements, please contact cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com or contact us 01865 457000.





Heythrop Zoo is set at a private location in the beautiful Cotswolds. Their mission is to educate on animal welfare and behaviour, advance animal training standards worldwide and inspire the next generation to be the guardians of the wonderful animals and nature on our planet. They are not open to the general public on a day-to-day basis, but able to offer you exclusive and unforgettable animal experiences by appointment only.

https://www.heythropzoologicalgardens.org/




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