This short movie shows how film degrades over the years. It is a sad fact that over 50% of all professional film made before 1950 has now been lost forever. The loss of home movie footage is obviously far greater. Most film was damaged on film projectors, and most of the popular machines were brutal in operation.

We show you in this video how to check your film for shrinkage, but smell is another method. If you get a musty smell check for shrinkage and if it smells of vinegar you are in trouble and should seek help immediately.

The images of this movie have been downgraded for quick download on the web..