There is more to writing Image to Film than merely hoping that everything that is on the CD writes to archival microfilm. Because of our long history of dealing with vital and irreplaceable records, we take every step to ensure that if the need ever arises your backup will not let you down.

This is a brief summary of the procedures we follow here at IQS to ensure “when you need it, it’s there.”

• Download image files from CD to our network, verifying image counts against text report
• Process images from the CD through QC software to ensure that each image file is a non-corrupt file, and can be accessed and viewed
• Rotate all images so that they are written to film in comic mode
• Process rotated images through software which simulates the archive writer, to ensure each image can be successfully written to film at the maximum reduction
• Electronically insert any required filming targets, such as roll identification, book or title identification, authorization targets signed by the client, reduction, date, etc.
• Film a digitally generated resolution target on every roll of archive film we create
• Process (develop) the film using in-house deep well microfilm processor
• Inspect the film for density and resolution, ensuring that it meets archival standards