Examining old film for restoration and preservation purposes can be risky, unless you are familiar with its physical characteristics, and skilled in the special handling necessary to preserve and protect deteriorating film images. Let CFI's specialists manufacture a master or duplicate negative for the protection of your valuable asset. We closely examine each film for physical damage and deterioration. Telecine inspection is a necessary part of the inspection process in order to evaluate dirt, scratches and printed-in defects.
Leader is added to the material if needed, and splices and sprocket holes are repaired if necessary.
The information gathered during the inspection process determines the extent of the work needed and we generate a written evaluation for each project. CFI carefully cleans all materials to avoid damage to sensitive emulsions. After all materials have been examined, inspected, adjusted, cleaned and timing has been adjusted, the project is ready for a first trial printing. Once the client has approved the first trial printing, final materials can be produced. CFI has been part of the motion picture laboratory business for 75 years and has 12 Academy Awards for Scientific Developments, Engineering and Technical Achievements as part of its history.