Anne Douglas wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a sample condition report for film/video that they could
> fax to me?  I'm at a loss as to how I'm supposed to examine a 4-minute
> continuous loop video that we've borrowed for an upcoming exhibition.
> Thanks very much for any help!
>

I can't offer a condition report form, but I would recommend taking a
look at the various publications available from the National Media Lab's
website. http://www.nml.org/

Particularly useful:
"Magnetic Tape Storage"
http://www.nml.org/presentations/magnetic_tape_storage/nara_mag_tape_storage.html

and

"Magnetic Tape Handling and Storage"
http://www.nml.org/resources/misc/commission_report/1introduction.html

I'd be interested in seeing any form you might come up with.
--
Paul A. Messier
Conservator of Photographs & Works on Paper
Boston Art Conservation