It's not hard to make B&W photographic film; I have done it. But it is extremely, extremely hard to make perfect film that is just the right dimensions for motion picture work, has perfect perforation, no emulsion defects, and controlled sensitivity and curve shape roll after roll.
This fine film from Kodak explains much of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qjBJOFImaU Note that this is showing a facility that no longer exists; the current Rochester plant deals with much much larger quantity runs and everything is even bigger. --scott _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
