Motion Picture Film FormatsThree- and Four-Perf FilmAspect RatioNegative Processing PathProcessing DailiesLaboratory Processing ScheduleScheduling Film ProcessingInform the LaboratorySpecial HandlingFlashing—It’s Not What You Might ThinkCamera and Makeup TestsFilm Cans, Bags, Cores, and Blank Camera ReportsFilm DamagePerforation/Edge TearsScratchesFogging/Light LeaksFilm Loaded in ReverseDouble ExposureCamera Running Off-SpeedSkivingWater DamageDensity Shifts (Light Shifts)/Breathing and HMIsX-Ray DamageLaboratory ErrorsStock DamageFilm WeaveWe Just Meant to Inform, Not FrightenCreating Other Negatives and PrintsCut NegativeAcetate vs. EstarAdding SoundApplication SplashCreating a Telecine PrintCreating Yellow/Cyan/Magenta (YCM)What Are YCM Masters?Why Create YCM Masters?What Is the Process?Is the Result Always Positive?When Are YCMs Needed?Shipping Exposed NegativesSummaryFootage Conversions