Sincere thanks to all those who gave of their time and expertise to contribute to this Survey.

 
Summary Conclusions

The results indicate:

• A clear demand for ongoing print availability, accompanied by a strong desire for knowledge relating to archival print handling and projection practices
• A need for greatly improved access to training
• Very high level of 35mm retention: strong ongoing commitment to Film projection and the medium of Film in general
• Considerable potential for increased 16mm exhibition
• A clear prevalence of twin-projector changeover operation
• Funding of digital video facilities carried out independently
• Commonly-held perceptions that funding arrangements for digital video installation mandate the removal of 35mm projection equipment do not appear to be true within the context of the survey sample
• Most venues seem able to accommodate both Film and digital video without difficulty
• There is a high level of technical support, although a significant minority do not use Techs
• Film-related concerns focus on print condition, quality and equipment servicing
• Digital video concerns are around upgrade issues / costs, reliability, and maintenance costs