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the area of archival film storage. In 1986 Universal established an additional storage location in Boyers, PennsyWania, owned by National Underground Storage (NUS).
These vaults are sitxiated in underground limestone mines and are guarded by 24hour security. Currently our storage environment at NUS is SOT, 25% relative humidity. Universal was the first major studio to enter into an agreement with this facility. It was later followed by Paramount, Columbia and Disney in 1992 and 1993.
This operation is the cornerstone of our geographical separation philosophy wherein we're able to store separr.te preprint, picture and sound elemenu 3,000 miles apart
In 1988 Universal expanded its total storage area, by adding a state-of-the-art videotape, audio tape and viewing print vault This area comprises a total of 7,000 square feet with a capacity of 510,000 containers. Incorporated into this vault is a hightech removable shelving system that allows 60% more usable space than that of conventional stationary storage systems. This facflity operates in an environment of 65°F and 50% relative humidity.
Kearney, New Jersey, is another location dedicated to the storage of assets for Universal Approximately 23,000 cans of nitrate film are the primary residents of this focility. These film assets are inspected on a regular basis. If a film element is found to be deteriorating, the Universal vault services researches other film element availability to expedite preservation.
Universal is also currently reviewing the new ANSI standards and SMPTE reconunendations for the storage of motion picture film and will be addressing them in the near future.
In 1986 Universal undertook the arduous task of creating a computerized tracking system for picture, sound and videotape elements. The task of implementing this system included the creation of a vault inventory software program, the establishment of nomenclature, the inventorying and barcoding of over one million elements, thus providing interface throughout the studio postproduction departments, home video and MCA-TV areas.
This system aUows tis to track elements in our vaults in New Jersey and Pennsyh^ania, in addition to our location in Universal City.
In the area of film and sound preservation, Universal has spent approximately $7.6 million since 1981. Additionally, $2 million is earmarked for calendar year 1993. Those figures do not include the cost of separation masten made for current theatrical product, or the manufacture of protection interpositivcs for our cunent television series.