processed Film degrading and ageing

[peter_g]

Hello everyone,
I've heard alot about film becoming damaged as a result of an inevitable ageing process. I've also heard you should store it in the fridge. My question is this: How long can I expect exposed but not developed film to stay good in the fridge? Or their any precautions against accidentally damaging my negative I should take? I thought it would be a good idea if I shot my film, went broke, earned more money and went on to post production maybe six months after principal photography. Is this a good idea?

Thanks Alot

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 20, 2004 06:58 AM: Message edited by: Peter_G ]</font>

[Nigel]

I would advise against keeping the exposed film in the fridge for more than a day or so.

The reason is that processing is not all that expensive. Process the film and if you can't afford the transfer sit on the negative--Once the film has been developed it will last for years and years following some very basic storage techniques.

Good Luck

[Actor]

I think Kodak's official recommendation is that film should be processed within 72 hours after exposure. I seldom meet that deadline.

[Actor]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 18, 2004 04:26 PM: Message edited by: Actor ]</font>

[GREATwarEAGLE]

I thought it would be a good idea if I shot my film, went broke, earned more money and went on to post production maybe six months after principal photography. Is this a good idea?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Many people do that. It's a good temporary economic solution. As long as you have a solid plan and stick to it. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

Some minor problems can arise, though. Like for example, after viewing your developed footage you realize you must do some re-shoots and oh no! whered my cast go? Or oh shit, that location was demolished by a bulldozer!!!

[jungleguy]

You should keep un-exposed film in a fridge.

[Proximo777]

indeed.....

[Alex]

hahahaha. That's pretty funny.

[Alex]

By the way Peter, your title is somewhat misleading.

Would you consider making it a more accurate statement by adding the word "UNPROCESSED film degrading and aging???"

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 20, 2004 02:32 AM: Message edited by: Alex ]</font>

[peter_g]

ok....done