How I cut, organise & archive film negatives @pushingfilm
How I cut, organise & archive film negatives  @pushingfilm
Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
I had a 2-year backlog of film to archive! So I created this video to share my current process, and some tips I've learned over the years

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►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - First steps & interim storage
02:35 - Sleeve options & differences
04:03 - Cutting
04:33 - The Film Killer
06:29 - Labelling
07:34 - Storage binders
12:00 - Backing up scans
13:06 - Conclusion
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