Wavy snakeskin -[ HMM ]-

A backlit reel of 16mm film, its sprocket holes showing a kind of snakeskin effect, although not as distinctive as with 35mm film.

The waviness, although in keeping with the Wavy Lines theme, is, sadly, one artifact of vinegar syndrome, a form of decomposition named after the strong, distinctive odor of acetic acid, a key ingredient in vinegar among other uses. As the film deteriorates, it shrinks and warps, ultimately to the point where the film can no longer run through a projector. While methods exist to slow the decay process, no recognized method exists to rejuvenate VS-infected acetate film.

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