Yes, the colors did matter all that much. They were selected to contrast and show up in the correct hues when shot in black and white. This has been a standard practice since the silent film era.

You're exactly right, vandermonde. She's confusing the extensive (and costly as well) methodology for film preservation with the requirements for digital preservation, which is more about monitoring, vigilance, and migration to avoid obsolescence. Up front costs are high, but long term maintenance is lower cost…just…

You're exactly right, vandermonde. She's confusing the extensive (and costly as well) methodology for film preservation with the requirements for digital preservation, which is more about monitoring, vigilance, and migration to avoid obsolescence. Up front costs are high, but long term maintenance is lower cost…just…