Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates a type of film material that is either part of a complete production, is a preliminary production element, or is a post-production element.  Materials described in this character position do not represent a complete work (i.e., a finished film).  A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

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

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

a

Workprint

b

Trims

c

Outtakes

d

Rushes

e

Mixing tracks

f

Title bands/inter-title rolls

g

Production rolls

n

Not applicable  Item is not a production element.

z

Other  Production elements for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

|

No attempt to code

Content designator history:

Prior to the definition of this character position in 1985, production elements were coded in field 009 (Physical Description Fixed Field for Archival Collection) /01 (Technical stage).

h - Other production elements  [obsolete]:  From 1985-87, Other production elements was erroneously identified by code h.  In 1988, the code was changed to z.

To return, select:

007:  Motion picture

007  Physical Description Fixed Field