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Printing Films

Printing Films

2026Returning SeriesNext: Feb 223 Seasons31 EpisodesTMDB

A series of vintage films that showcase the technologies and processes of printing, journalism, and typography.

Season 3 · Episode 4

From Hot Metal to Cold Type

Mar 1, 2026·24m

This film was created by the International Typographic Union to encourage their members to become more comfortable with the new “Cold Type” technology revolutionizing the typesetting industry. Starting with an explanation of the hot-metal process, they feature the Intertype Fotosetter and then go through the entire photo-composition process. The film shows camera work, stripping, chemical development, and paste-up. It ends with an aerial view of the ITU building in Colorado Springs, CO. Ca. 1965

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When will Printing Films Season 3 Episode 4 air?

Printing Films Season 3 Episode 4 will air on March 1, 2026.

How long is Printing Films Season 3 Episode 4?

This episode runs for approximately 24 minutes.

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