Copy, Store, and Preserve

Old negatives and slides are the most overlooked, if not ignored treasures in family archives. However they can be a great source of information and joy. Yet, there are some safety considerations to be aware of with old negatives.

The book shows you how to rescue and clean your negatives and slides:

• Dust removal.
• Stains and smudges.
• Heavy mold and gunk.
• Separate negatives stuck together.

Hazardous Film Detection

Most pre-1950 film negatives have the potential to be hazardous, including the ability to spontaneously catch fire. Learn how to identify these potentially dangerous negatives. Storage and disposal guidelines are also provided to ensure a safe collection.

We did the tests so you don't have to. Some breathtaking video illustrate the potential hazards. This subject is not one to ignore.

Odd Size Negatives

Early negatives included sizes not found today, and some are not accepted by printing services. Learn which formats you have and how to scan them.

Over 80 Original Photographs and Videos

We show you how to clean and archive your film.

• The most illustrated work on the subject.
• High quality images for step-by-step guidance.
• Video links illustrate hazardous film examples.

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Chapters:

• Chapter 1 – Materials, Sizes, History
• Chapter 2 – Hazardous and Safety Film
• Chapter 3 – Care, Storage, and Preservation
• Chapter 4 – Cleaning Negatives and Slides
• Chapter 5 – Commercial Scanning Services
• Chapter 6 – Home Negative Scanning
• Chapter 7 – Home Slide Scanning
• Appendix A – Film Sizes
• Appendix B – Archival Standards and Terminology
• Appendix C – Custom Negative Templates