Any tips on the best way to store negatives…easy access and easily recognisable subject matter is what I’m after. I just never seem to be able to find the negs I want when I want them. Please, please, HELP!
Sorry i cant give you any proven advice as I am not to good with my own negatives, I store mine in a briefcase and have to go searching when i need a negative. One think i always try to do, is, on the negative sleeve i put date taken and the subject. Maybe making a reference number from the date, something like 07/05/n1 07/05/n2 and adding it to a spreadsheet or notebook with some tags or key words from the images taken might be helpful.
I’d say the best method is using contact sheets with a reference number made from the date taken which is marked on the negative file as well. Record the ref number in a diary with a quick summary of each roll.
Welcome to PI by the way, nice to see a new member is the film area. Enjoy.
welcome Eil?s, I feel your pain. I;ve just sorted god knows how many rolls of film… pain in my head.
me thinks that date and subject is yer only man for this.