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===Acetate base=== | ===Acetate base=== | ||
"Acetate" base in modern exhibition settings usually refers to '''triacetate''' base. '''Diacetate''' was used on some early safety film, but you won't see it very often under normal circumstances (whatever THOSE are!) | "Acetate" base in modern exhibition settings usually refers to '''triacetate''' base. '''Diacetate''' was used on some early safety film, but you won't see it very often under normal circumstances (whatever THOSE are!). Older acetate prints tend to be more brittle and prone to warping as they lose moisture. Acetate is thicker and tends to break when stressed, and it can suffer from vinegar syndrome if not stored properly. Use only tape or cement splices. | ||
===Nitrate=== | ===Nitrate=== | ||