Film scanning is done high resolution 2k to 4k, 24-bit lin to 30-bit log on our cine scanner.

Super-16 scans are made in 2k (1828 pixels horizontally) only, because of the lower image information.

Image data is saved as Cineon sequences in 30 bit log format. Other data formats on request.

In contrast to telecine like film scanning the pin registered movement of our cine scanner guarantees best picture stability as demanded for compositing work.

Image format and scan area can be adjusted to your demands. The storage of image data can be made on different media as requested.

 

Overview on scan sizes:

format: Academy EuroWide USWide C'Scope C'Scope
aspect ratio: 1:1.3725 1:1.66 1:1.85 squeezed unsqueezed
horizontal pixels: vertical pixels:
4k 3656 2664 2200 1976 3112 1556
3k 2742 1998 1650 1482 2334 1167
2k 1828 1332 1100 988 1556 778

[Super 35 corresponds with 2048 (2k), 3072 (3k) and 4096 (4k) pixels horizontally]

scanning recommendations are emphasized in bold.
Cineon® compatible pixel formats are marked italic.

Other scan formats on request.

 

Our recommendation: Use the Cineon format with 30-bit log colour space.

While recording with 24-bit shows mostly good results, scanning at higher bit depth is of advantage. The 30-bit log format gives you because of its logarithmic tonal range much more nuances in shadows, which are also seen more differentiated in human perception. This will let you correct intensity, gamma, colours, etc. in compositing with the Cineon format without banding effects and with more detail headroom.
The scan output with 30-bit log at PixelPartner is without additional charges!

For compositing purposes we recommend 64-bit or floating point software like Eyeon Digital Fusion, Discreet Combustion, Apple Shake, Nuke or Adobe After Effects Pro.



For further support and help please don't hesitate to contact us.

Your Pixel Partner ® Team !