Abstract: A visual calibrator for a digital color imaging proof system includes a series of patches on a carrier layer, the patches composed of combinations of at least two colors in halftone or continuous print, and associated with at least some of the patches are alphanumeric markings which relate to specific changes in an imaging signal for adjustment of the imaging system to modify the color of a proof towards a desired target color.

Abstract: A process for the formation of a cel for use in color animation motion picture production comprises the steps of providing electronic information of a color image to a thermal printer, thermally printing a first image having at least some opaque areas therein onto a transparent carrier sheet from said electronic information, and optically combining said first image with a second image on a separate transparent sheet, the composite of the first and second image forming a cel.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a thermal transfer donor element having at least two areas of thermally transferable colorant, at least one of said areas being a thermal dye transfer composition and at least one of said areas being a thermal mass transfer composition, which process comprises coating a first thermal dye or mass transferable layer containing a colorant onto a temporary substrate to form a primary thermal transfer element, said layer having a measurable surface area, and either 1) thermally transferring less than all of said layer onto a second temporary substrate having a non-imagewise distributed area of a second thermally respectively mass or dye transferable colorant thereon to form a thermal transfer donor element with at least two areas of different thermally transferable materials, or 2) splicing a portion of only one primary thermal dye or mass transfer element onto another thermal transfer element having at least a non-imagewise distributed second thermal mass or dye, transferable, res

Abstract: A process for forming a color proofing image by thermal transfer systems and an improved thermal transfer receptor sheet are described. The receptor sheet has a hot melt adhesive layer with one quarter percent or less of particles therein. In the thermal transfer process, both the image and a thermal transfer receptor layer are transferred to a second receptor surface.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive, imageable article comprises in sequence a substrate, a vapor-deposited colorant layer capable of providing a reflection optical density of at least 0.6 to a 10 nm band of the electromagnetic spectrum between 280 and 900 nm, a vapor-deposited metal or metalloid layer of uniform composition, and a photosensitive resist layer which is non-integral with said colorant layer, the ratio of the thickness of said colorant layer to said metal or metalloid layer being at least 7:1.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive, imageable article comprises in sequence a substrate, a vapor-deposited colorant layer capable of providing an optical density of at least 0.3 to a 10 nm band of the electromagnetic spectrum between 280 and 900 nm, and a vapor-deposited graded metal/metal oxide or metal sulfide layer.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive, imageable article comprises in sequence a substrate, a vapor-deposited colorant layer capable of providing an optical density of at least 0.3 to 10 nm band of the electromagnetic spectrum between 280 and 900 nm, and a vapor-deposited graded metal/metal oxide or metal sulfide layer.

Abstract: A process for providing a color image comprises exposing a radiation sensitive layer over a vapor deposited colorant layer and vaporizing the colorant to selectively transmit the colorant through the exposed layer. The change in solubility, penetrability and/or crosslinking or polymerization causes differential migration through the exposed layer.

Abstract: A black and white disc construction employs a colored spatial frequency filter for encoding color images in black and white on a photographic film. Subsequently, the color images are reproduced by electronic means, e.g., a home color television set or video monitor.

Abstract: A microform article useful for producing composite images has an image-forming layer separate from a photosensitive layer and allows for the subsequent addition, when needed, just prior to imaging, of a second photosensitive, resist layer for an add-on image. The unique construction and method therefor provide a positive or negative first image, with the possibility of either positive or negative additional images, the images not necessarily being in the same phase.

Abstract: An imageable article comprising a photoresist layer on a substantially radiation absorbing layer of metal having a microstructured surface characterized by a plurality of randomly positioned discrete protuberances of varying heights and shapes, which protuberances have a height of not less than 20 nanometers nor more than 1500 nanometers, and the bases of which contact the bases of substantially all adjacent protuberances is disclosed. The imageable article is particularly useful in the field of graphic arts.

Abstract: The use of organic materials containing carbonyl groups (which are not part of carboxyl group), phenoxy groups, ester groups, or alcohol groups over vapor deposited metal layers improves their mar resistance. These organic materials can improve the properties of the metal layer when used in photoresist imaging films.

Abstract: Imaging materials are disclosed which comprise a substrate having a metal/ (metal oxide or sulfide) coating with an optical density of at least 0.2 on one surface of the substrate and a photoresist layer over said coating.

Abstract: A developing solution for use with imaging film comprising a photoresist layer over an aluminum coated substrate and the process of developing the film are shown to be rapid acting. The developing solution comprises an aqueous solution having a pH of at least 12.5 of an alkali metal hydroxide and a chelating agent having a stability constant for Al.sup.+3 of at least 6.70.

Abstract: A method for controlled delivery of corrosion inhibitors to a silver containing solution in a silver recovery device which utilizes a metallic fill for electron exchange. The method involves forming a structure of polyurethane foam within which a corrosion inhibitor is incorporated and placing the structure in the silver recovery device.

Abstract: Silver is removed from used fix or bleach-fix baths by adding a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: X is an oxygen atom or imino group, R is an aryl, or a group of the formulaR.sub.1 CH.sub.2 (CHOH).sub.n.sub.-1wherein n is a positive integer from 1 to 4, and R.sub.1 is either a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group when n is 2 to 4 and is an hydroxyl group when n is 1.

Abstract: Materials have been found which retard the dissolution of steel wool during reduction of silver-rich solutions to reclaim silver therein. These materials include certain amines, ammonium salts, phosphates and ethylene oxides.

Abstract: Color development of a silver halide photographic element containing dispersed couplers is improved by developing the elements in the presence of an alkyl glycol ether or an aryl glycol ether.

Abstract: Aqueous, non-fixing solutions which have a high efficiency in the removal of silver from a water-penetrable mass are comprised of:1. a water-soluble ferric compound,2. halide ion, and3. a water-soluble compound which releases an inorganic ion and increases the redox potential at constant pH of a solution of (1) and (2).

Abstract: High contrast, rapid access, air stable, regenerable iron chelate developer solutions comprising at least two developer materials, at least one selected from each group comprising:1. iron chelate developers and2. an ascorbic acid developer.