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The AMS Micrographics Page.
16mm Film
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16mm film is the standard medium for microfilming documents,
correspondence and records up to A3 in size..The film format is supported by all
readers and is available in a reduction to minimise the amount of film necessary. Typical
reductions include 24:1, 32:1, 40:1 and 50:1 with 24:1 being used mainly for
correspondence and records. The higher reductions suit high speed filming of cheques and
delivery dockets. Higher resolutions also allow for double sided documents to be filmed in
one pass. 16mm film can be loaded onto spools or cartridges or inserted into jackets. |
35mm Film
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35mm is the film of choice for large format documents
and books. 35mm film can be used left on a roll for applications such as newspapers,
mounted onto aperture cards for engineering applications or loaded in jackets with other
films such as in council records. |
105mm Fiche
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Filming directly to Microfiche has the advantage of being able to produce more images
per fiche than you can fit with film and jackets. COM (Computer Output to Microfiche) is
the transferring of electronic print files directly to microfiche/microfilm. This is a
cheap efficient way to store electronic information just as end-of-month reports and
general ledgers. |
Aperture Cards
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Aperture Cards or Unitized Cards are both forms of storage for 35mm
film. Documents generally are A3 to A0 plans. Aperture Cards are
the medium of choice for archiving large format drawings, files and plans. Aperture cards
can be punched with hollerith coding to enable indexing. This coding can be read by
Aperture Card Scanners. |
Australian Standards
Australian Standards govern all aspects of the
production of Microfilm including Standards for Newspapers, Aperture Cards and the steps
to create archival quality film. All work done by AMS is done to the relevant Australian
Standard.
The standards include the following:
AS 1717 - 1975 Unitized Microfilm Carriers (35mm)
AS 2840 - 1986 Microfilming Newspapers for Archival Purposes
AS 1203 - 1972 Microfilming of Engineering Documents (35mm)
Other standards for Defence and ANSI/NMA also exist and
where relevant those standards are followed.
Consultancy
& Advisory Service
AMS can provide you with the information that you need
in choosing a suitable records management system. AMS has solutions which include Bureau
Services and In-house Solutions. AMS consultants are available to work with your people to
help you create a viable records management system that will work with you now and in the
future.
Computer
Aided Retrieval (CAR) Systems
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When using 16mm film a blip or blips can be added along with a frame reference. When
this reference is cross referenced to a database and used to retrieve a document then we
have a CAR system. |
Diazo Film/Fiche
Duplicates
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AMS can produce working copies (diazo duplicates) from
Microfiche, Jackets, 16mm and 35mm Film. AMS can
also create Silver Film Duplicates from your Roll Films. Silver Duplicates are suitable
for long term archival storage. |
Microfiche Jackets
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Microfiche Jackets are an excellent way to store
information. Jackets are loaded with 16/35mm film and can be read using standard
Microfiche Readers. Jackets have the advantages of being updateable, convenient to use and
protect the original film from handling damage. AMS has the full range of Jackets
available. |
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Microfilm Processing
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The processing of Microfilm/Microfiche to Australian
Standards means you must have the correct equipment, inspection equipment and procedures
necessary all in place. AMS can process your films to these standards. |
Microform
Readers & Reader/Printers
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AMS can supply, install and train you in the use of Micrographics Viewing and/or
Printing equipment.
We also provide maintenance, consumables and accessories. |
Paper Prints
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AMS can provide paper prints from Microfiche, Films and
Aperture Cards to any size from A4 to A0. |
Silver Film Duplicates
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Silver film duplicates are used when you need a
additional original films of archival quality. The silver duplicate is made in the dark
from the original film and processed in the same way as other silver halide films. You can
have silver duplicates for 16mm and 35mm film, even 105 mm in some cases. Silver
duplicates are commonly used when you require additional archival quality copies of
newspapers or other important documents. The silver duplicate can be either positive or
negative to allow it to be read as per the original. |
Storage Units
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We have storage units for fiche, film and aperture cards in 1,3 or 6
drawer configurations.
Small storage units are also available.
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Microform Filing
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We have Panels, Binders and wall mounted portable storage
systems.
Some Items are no longer in stock, you will need to
contact us with your
query so we can contact the suppliers. |
Vesicular Duplicates
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Vesicular Duplicates are produced using a thermal
process to develop the image.
Vesicular is used when the image needs to have its polarity
reversed for readers with fixed polarity..
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X-ray Filming
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X-rays can be microfilmed using a special process that maintains the
shades-of-grey necessary for accurate diagnosis. |
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