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Motion picture

(/00 = m )

Positive / negative aspect

(Variable Control Field - Physical Description Fixed Field)

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Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates whether the item is on positive or negative motion picture film. The positive/negative aspect of motion picture film is related to the kind of emulsion bonded to and supported by a film base.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

a

Positive

b

Negative

n

Not applicable The film does not have a positive/negative aspect.

u

Unknown The positive/negative aspect of the film is unknown.

z

Other Positive/negative aspect for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

Content designator history:

Prior to the definition of this character position in 1985, the positive/negative aspect of motion picture film was coded in field 009 (Physical Description Fixed Field for Archival Collection) /03 (Film emulsion).

To return, select:

007: Motion picture

007 Physical Description Fixed Field


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