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Old 09-16-2005, 09:10 PM   #3 of 11
John Whittle
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As Ted mentioned with the Cyan filter recommendation, the film doesn't turn pink/red, rather the Cyan dye fades (actually returns to it's native component which is clear) which leaves the film looking red and lighter. Any filter will change the overall balance of the projection light meaning you lose grey scale and white and the film will still be too light.

The other dyes will also change and I actually have one print that only has the last images of a light yellow on clear film.

Not all film fades as the same rate and there are many many variables (film stock, processing lab, storage conditions and luck).

It seems strange today, but once a collector would pay $50 for a cartoon that was used (and worn) and today you can get an entire Warners restored cartoon collection for less!

Wish there was a simple answer, but you can try the CC30C and maybe add a CC10G or try a Wratten 80B filter.

John
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