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Before You Ship
mark all film
When you have finished shooting, carefully mark all of your film cans EXPOSED and indicate amount of film, film stock, individual number(i.e. Film Can 1 of 4), production name and address. Be sure to associate a name and phone number with each individual item sent.
make sound copies
Imagine your project with all the dialogue looped (if your actors are still around). Make copies of any sound tapes you are going to send.
be specific
Never take anything for granted at the lab. If you have any particular instructions for the timing, include precise and clear instructions. Send in your camera logs and make sure to indicate over or under exposures.
damaged film
If you've damaged the film or suspect it was damaged in threading the camera, note this on the film can. If you do make a splice in your film because of a break or damage, use masking or paper tape. Do not use scotch tape or film splicing tape. They will jam in the processing machines and you will be cursed for all eternity by the lab technicians. You could also be charged for all the damaged film your bad splice caused and held liable by the hostile filmmakers whose ruined film followed your bad splice.
don't send film by regular mail
The author of this article lost all the sound he had on a project because of two mistakes;
1. He sent the only copy of the DAT to the lab
2. He sent it regular mail.
The film arrived at the lab, but the DAT tape didn't. According to the US Postal Service, "Sometimes when packages go through the distribution center, they break open and things fall out." Make copies. Always send FedEx or UPS.
call ahead
It is a good idea to consult with your lab ahead of time. Let them know about the requirements of your project and ask them any questions they might have. Let them know when it when arrive and ask when they will be able to get to it and when they can have it in the mail by. If you have a good relationship with your lab, they may write you into their schedule before your film even arrives.
Excerpted from: http://www.24fps.com
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