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Spirit HDTV
Transfers
Tape-to-Film Transfers
Digital Titles and Special Effects
Blow-ups to 35mm
Cineon Film Scanning |
Video Tape
to Computer Files
Digital File Transfers to Video
Film Recording
Film Restoration
Storage Mediums |
Spirit
HDTV Transfers
To meet the demand for high-resolution transfers,the Thomson
Spirit HDTV DataCine. At the heart of the Spirit is an advanced
film imaging head, designed by Eastman Kodak. It utilizes proprietary
CCD technology from Kodak, along with customized high-performance
optics and advanced illumination control. The Spirit can transfer
at several high-definition resolutions including 24psf, 444 RGB HD as well
as NTSC and PAL. The Spirit is ideally suited for many types
of projects including:
- Music videos, commercials and television shows
- Feature film mastering
- Archival and restoration
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Tape-to-Film
Transfers
We offer outstanding Tape-to-Film transfers to 16mm and 35mm
Film. We have recently set-up a new high resolution system to
handle the growing demand for 35mm. The 35mm process involves
digitizing your video or digital tapes to computer files. For
NTSC source material, we convert to 24 frames-per-second with
a proprietary algorithmic process that removes frames in a way
that limits motion artifacts. Then we uprezz the images to 2K
resolution (2048 x 1556 pixels) with interpolation. Our algorithmic
process analyzes the original pixels and creates new information
(other methods just duplicate original pixels.) We record to
35mm Kodak Intermediate Stocks on one of the two Arrilaser
Film Recorders. For long projects, we recommend a 1-minute
test to see what it will look like before you commit to the
entire job. Take a look at some of our projects.
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Digital
Titles and Special Effects
We create our titles and effects on SGI, Macintosh and Windows platforms
with a wide range of software including Cineon Storm, Softimage,
Discrete Combustion , Shake and Adobe After Effects. The loss-less digital
process is especially appropriate for Blow-ups to 35mm. For
films such as "Ulee's
Gold" and "Slam" we scanned in S16mm negative, composited
it with a digital title sequence and then recorded to 35mm film.
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Animation
Compositing
Main and End Titles
Crawls
Subtitles and Identification Titles
Image Stabilization
Film Restoration
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Color
Manipulation
Motion Tracking
Rotoscoping
Retouching
Scratch and Dirt Removal
Time Manipulation
Image Removal
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Blow-ups
to 35mm from 16mm and Super 16mm
DuArt is the preeminent place for Blow-ups. We engineered
the first computer controlled optical printing machines able
to handle either A&B zero-cut or single-strand-cut negative
for conform in-camera blow-ups. The computer controls the
printer's movements, minimizing stress on the original negative.
The optical printers are calibrated to the timing information
from DuArt's Color Analyzers. So, our Blow-up Intermediates
and Blow-up Prints are beautifully timed. In addition, we
are experts in handling multiple film formats. Our experienced
staff has the talent to handle the most complicated jobs and
the most discerning clients.
For more info, download our
Blow-up Brochure and for technical info and FAQ, visit our
Film Blowup Page.
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Cineon
Film Scanning
Our Cineon Genesis Plus Film Scanner scans 35mm, S16mm, 16mm
and Vistavision to computer files at up to 4K resolution. Images
are scanned to Cineon DXR 10-bit log, 8 bit linear format or
SMPTE DPX. Cineon files can be downloaded into our Editbox for
a digital on-line editing session. Click here for our scanning
specs. The Cineon offers the highest quality scanning. The
Cineon's DXR color technology captures the full dynamic range
of the image allowing maximum control over color grading and
manipulation. The CCD sensor technology delivers sharp, clean
images with zero defects. A pin-registered film transport system
maintains superior image steadiness. A positive-pressure filtered-air
system eliminates dust. Custom dichroic filters are spectrally
tuned to the color dyes in Eastman Color Films to improve color
separation, rendition and signal-to-noise ratio.
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Video
& Digital Tape Transfers to Computer Files
If tape is your source material, we'll begin the
creative process by transferring your images to digital files.
Once the creative work is done we can transfer back to tape
or record to 35mm, S16mm and 16mm Film. Files are stored in
Alias, Cineon, JPEG, SGI, Targa, Tiff, Vertigo, Pict or BMP
formats.
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Digital
File Transfers to Video & Digital Tapes
If your project is completing on tape, we can transfer your
titles and effects to practically any tape format. We
accept the following formats: Alias, Cineon, JPEG, SGI, Targa,
Tiff, Vertigo, Pict and BMP.
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Film
Recording
Once your titles and special effects are complete, our Arrilaser
Film Recorders can shoot them to 35mm
up to 4K resolution.
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Film
Restoration
Whether your film has dirt , blemishes, chemical stains or persistent
vertical scratches, our MTI
CORRECT system can repair these problems. The system
can repair film that that has also been transferred NTSC , PAL,
all formats of HD and Data files up to 4K.
We are considered experts in handling archival or damaged material.
Liquid gate can be used in transfer to enhance the image quality
. Certain types of scratches the wetgate can eliminate. Available
on both 16mm and 35mm.. Restore and rejuvenate older films or
give a new film a "classic" look. Call us for more information.
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Storage Mediums
- AIT type 1 & 2
- CD-R
- Digital-DLT Data Tape:
20/40 Gigabytes
- DVD-R
- Exabyte 8mm Data Tape:
5 Gigabytes
- SCSI & Firewire Hard
Drive
- Jazz Cartridge: 1 Gigabyte
- Zip Disk: 100 Megabytes
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