Business card design

**Ted Stoddard** · 26-Aug-2011, 11:50

I am looking for an image of Kodak Infrared sheet film to use on business cards anyone know how i can find it without getting into any legal issues I'm looking to use the film notches in my business card to promote myself and my photography...

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks Ted

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**Bob Salomon** · 26-Aug-2011, 11:55

Remove any Kodak Trademarks and the Kodak name and change or remove the notch code.
Or ask Kodak in writing for permission to use the image of their film so they get the PR from your using it.

**keith schreiber** · 26-Aug-2011, 12:00

I'm pretty sure that the notch code for Kodak IR sheet film is/was the single "U" (universal) notch.
Attached are a couple of references.

~ Keith

**Frank Petronio** · 26-Aug-2011, 13:42

Just curious from a graphic design/marketing perspective, is it a good idea to associate your business with an obsolete film that is no longer made?

Wouldn't it be likely that a potential client might "fall in love" with your IF image and then be sour when you explain that you can not make any new large-format IF images?

**Drew Bedo** · 26-Aug-2011, 15:06

It sounds like a cool idea—but . . . .

Most poteeven ntial clients never did "know" notch codes or even that film had them. This couldn't be more true today when many folks don't know that film is still used.

**Drew Bedo** · 27-Aug-2011, 04:43

A general question . . .how are notch codes assigned to a specific film. Does the manufacturer copyright the pattern or is it assigned by a standards agensy (or whateveer—ANSI, ISO?)

**Greg Lockrey** · 27-Aug-2011, 06:57

I wouldn't think it would matter... 99.99% of those seeing it won't have a clue to it's meaning anyway other than it has something to do with "big negatives". It is very easy to go over a potential client's head with cryptic meaning and those who do understand probably won't need your service anyway.