2K scan of Pro8/12 stock (s8 DI research project, Chile)

Post by **sarmoti** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:09 pm

Are they? Last time I shot 16mm reversal was for a camera test a long time ago. Guess there's another business idea for rev16mm in Burbank to superglue 8mm reversal stock.

The point I was making in that post was that sure, if you go the cheapest way possible your workflow in 8mm lowers your cost but if you go through the proper path for a professional result the cost isn't much different.

Post by **steve hyde** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:36 pm

I thought Kodak was phasing-out the production of motion picture reversal stocks for all formats?? I have to admit it is not clear to me what the advantage of shooting reversal really is. I realize it can be projected without a contact print, that is one. I gather reversal is also "work printer" friendly, which is a plus for the DYI folks. And reversal does have a distinct look. Are there other advantages to shooting reversal film?

Steve

Post by **steve hyde** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:39 pm

Daniel, thanks again and enjoy summer in Patagonia!!!

Steve

Post by **sarmoti** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:22 pm

It must be useful for somthing, I'm not sure what other than for camera testing or straight to projector work, but who does that nowadays? I'm not sure.

We did shoot quite a bit of test footage in reversal early on in film school because we could just project it and judge exposure easily.

Post by **mattias** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:26 pm

sarmoti wrote:Are they? Last time I shot 16mm reversal was for a camera test a long time ago.

you probably used vnf, which was cheap but doesn't exist anymore. k40 and 100d both fit in the "super expensive" bracket.

(ok, the black and white stocks are pretty cheap, but still more expensive than black and white negative)

/matt

Post by **ccortez** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:31 pm

mattias wrote:(ok, the black and white stocks are pretty cheap, but still more expensive than black and white negative)

The 16mm Fomapan (b/w rev) that Schwind has is in the "damn cheap" category, but I haven't shot mine yet so I don't know if it's worth even the tiny amt. paid.

Post by **mathis** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:49 pm

What is the price range of 16mm negative? And actually, where do you buy it?

Post by **sarmoti** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:54 pm

Just dug up one of my old reels from film school, looks like it was Ektachrome 100. All our later tests were on Vision 320T. What is VNF?

You can get 16mm in many places, direct from Kodak or online. DR. Rawstock has good deals on short ends as well. http://www.drrawstock.com

Post by **ccortez** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:12 pm

sarmoti wrote: What is VNF?

the process. E.g. 7240 (Ektachrome) is process VNF-1.

Post by **sarmoti** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:22 pm

Duh! :lol: I thought Mattias was refering to some obscure stock!

Post by **mattias** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 4:13 pm

ccortez wrote:
sarmoti wrote: What is VNF?
the process.

not really. it stands for video news film, so it's actually referring to the stock rather than the process.

E.g. 7240 (Ektachrome) is process VNF-1.

exactly. it's sad that it's gone. i never found much use for it in super 8, but in 16mm it was very useful.

/matt