Handling & Workflow

Handling

Films are fragile and precious. They are easily damaged and easily scratched. That’s why I take utmost care when managing films. Be assured that your film will be safe with me.

I always wear gloves when handling films. This is to prevent any damage done to the film and fingerprints as well. Also, I will use a blower to blow away any dust on the film, and also an anti-static cloth to wipe the film.

This is to prevent any dust or specks from sticking onto the film, allowing for the best results.

Workflow

Scans are made using the Epson V500.

Each photograph will be adjusted with Auto-Levels in order to preserve all colour information and details. State otherwise if you wish for minimal adjustments.

All colour scans are made in 48-bit colour (16 bit for each primary colour), while black & white scans are made in 16 bit.

Engaging my service

If you wish to engage my service, please email me at swizz[dot]night[at]gmail[dot]com, replacing the [dot] with . and [at] with @. I will then reply you my address.

Send your film to my address, also including your email, name, contact number and YOUR address.

Once I receive your film via mail, I will notify you via email.

Once I finish scanning, I will immediately mail your film back to you (and your photographs in CD/DVD if you specify) and retain your photographs for 5 days, before deleting it.

This is to ensure that should anything happen to the files while in the way to you, I can re-send another.

Delivery

There are three different options of delivery.

1. Via YouSendIt: A link will be sent to your email to allow you to download the files. Your film will be mailed back to you.
2. Mailing CD/DVD: The photographs will be burned into a CD/DVD (depending on total file-size) and then mailed back to you along with your film.
3. CD/DVD in meet-up: The photographs will be burned into a CD/DVD and along with your film, they will be passed to you via a meet-up. Please note that meet-ups are according to my convenience; the location can be discussed but normally restricted to these MRT stations: Hougang, Seng Kang, Kovan, Buangkok, Tampines, Bugis, City Hall. Timing needs to be discussed.

Payment

Payment will be made by bank transfer. I will inform you of my POSB saving accounts number when you email me.

If we are meeting up, you can also pass me the cash when you see me.