This is the resolution set forth by the digital cinema initiatives. The question is, does a more modern 35mm movie benefit resolution wise from a 4k release. They simply cost too much to produce, print and distribute. Technically, 4k means a horizontal resolution of 4,096 pixels. Im either confused about the relationship between megapixels and film and scans, or perhaps i am just stupid. Medium format film vs 35mm vs digital megapixels and. The very worst cases of distracting grain ive seen are on 4k film scans like crouching tiger.
The ultimate highresolution 4k movie in super 35mm vol. Look at the resolution spec for some films and lenses. The resolution of a movie shown in a digital cinema is measured by the horizontal. Some films were rated at nearly 200 linesmm, but some much less. Digital films projected in theaters typically use theatrical 4k copies, much the same as you can buy on ultrahd 4k discs, just tied to a different licensing. Ultimate resolution 4k movie in super 35mm alpha 6300.
So, if you blow up an image from film to 100x the size, the lines will look the same just blurrier. Which, kind of steers me towards believing that original film should have better visual quality. The science behind 4k restorations of classic films premiumbeat. In real world tests by henning serger this film on a mamiya 645 with the 80mm sekor has. To scan most of the detail on a 35mm photo, youll need about 864 x 0. Aug 01, 2016 so in terms of measurable resolution, if i want to be generous and say that 35mm can resolve 4k, then 5perf 65mm becomes 8k and 15perf 65mm imax is almost 12k. Tarantino was shooting all his movies on the 35mm analog film. But to get to your questions, yes, a 35mm film negative does contain sufficient picture information for a 4k resolution video transfer, and theres no reason why that transfer wouldnt retain the same level of granular detail as its source. That added noise and lowered spacial resolution of more sensitive films. Specifically, super 35 refers to a method of utilizing the space on 35mm film that was usually reserved for the optical audio track to capture a larger image. I found that for 16mm and 35mm film, 4k scans were of higher quality than 2k. So doubling the frame size but using the same chemical process leads to much cleaner picture than you can hope for from digital currently. This time, its a classic 35mm film source upgraded to 4k resolution and with regrading of the colorcontrast and comparing this to a bluray which came out more than 5 years ago encoded in vc1 which is somewhat inferior to avch.
Resolution aspect ratio cheat sheet august 17, 2017 by hernan santander. Or the same film stock with a handheld camera vs a tripodmounted camera. Typical cinematic 70mm prints have resolution comparable, yet superior to 4k. A 2k film scan will typically result in 2,048 horizontal pixels per scan line. Full pixel readout without pixel binning collects approx. What is the amount of pixels in a 35mm frame of film. With film, you get the same resolution at color transitions greenmagenta. Read about old movies remastering into 4k and the difference of film and. It may be helpful for eveyone having a problem with this to mention their tvs.
Oct 18, 2017 first off 2k di and 4k di is very pertinant to film grain visibility on uhd. Film grain is essentially fine random dead pixels in the emulsion of a film frame. However, wizard of oz was scanned and mastered in 8k for its imax 3d release where they could clean up any problems as well as add dimension to it. As of 2017, professional 4k digital film cameras were approximately equal to 35mm film in their resolution and dynamic range capacity, however, digital film still has a different look to analog film. Aug 18, 2016 there isnt a resolution pixel count in film like there is in digital. You can still find cinemas using film, but its getting harder. There was a tradeoff between sensitivity and grain size. Film is ok for 4k but some of the new completely digital film making is beginning to make the dead pixel look of film passe. There is a lot of talk about 6k resolution from the epic dragon by red, and of course there are 4k tvs now, but im wondering what actual film. Is traditional 35 mm film better quality than 4k digital.
This is the same when converting film stock to digital formats. The film is played back at normal speed, captured at video or hd resolutions in the. There is a lot of talk about 6k resolution from the epic dragon by red, and of course there are 4k tvs now, but im wondering what actual film, 35mm particularly has a resolution equivalency of, if it is even possible to do an equivalency. The uhd bluray video is encoded at an excellent average bitrate of 55mbps as 10bit h. Download premium quality 35mm film grain in 4k resolution and give your videos a cinematic film look. Theres a report which puts some numbers on all this, called image resolution of 35mm film in theatrical presentation, produced in 2001 by vittorio baroncini. A typical cinema projection of a distribution film print will offer no better resolution than an hd digital projection, probably less. Some of the sillier film critics and directors dont like admitting this fact. When new movies come out, and especially big budget. Both are considered 2k, even though they have different vertical line counts. Because movies vary in aspect ratio, which refers to the exact.
Natural 35mm film grain overlay one plate in 4k resolution designed to be used with professional high resolution cameras, including all existing 1080p dslrs. Those tvs, along with ultra hd bluray, and nearly all uhd streaming content from. It is estimated that 35mm film has a digital resolution equivalent to 4k. There isnt a resolution pixel count in film like there is in digital. The term super 35 gets its origins, however, from you guessed it 35mm motion picture cameras. Mar 07, 2016 the resolution of 70mm film is much better than 35mm, providing a richer visual experience and extremely detailed images that are a joy to watch. If you want to be less generous and say that 35mm resolves more like 3k, then 5perf 65mm becomes 6k and 15perf 65mm imax is almost 9k. If i remember correctly, 35mm film already has a higher resolution than hd so 35mm frame has at least 3 million pixels, depending on the lens, and shooting conditions, while an hd frame has 2 million pixels, measured using 1920 x 1080 scan lines. A bunch of tests were done early on with digital projectors vs film projectors.
For example, the highest resolution you can buy at home is the ultrahd 4k version which offers 3,840 x 2,160 8,294,400 pixels. Dec 26, 2018 converting an 8k film into 4k, you lose around 24 million pixels of resolution information from the original film source. But if we scan it and convert into a digital format everything. Apr 26, 2020 and as you can see, there is actually nothing 35mm about it. Some filmmakers still prefer to use analogue picture formats to achieve the desired results. An 11x14 inch print was the best you could hope for from a 35mm format and it would be soft by todays standard. At 3200iso, digital 6k is going to show more resolution than any 35mm film i think. Heres a great article by sony uk on their restoration process and examples of the 2k to 4k difference. Jun 12, 2014 but to get to your questions, yes, a 35mm film negative does contain sufficient picture information for a 4k resolution video transfer, and theres no reason why that transfer wouldnt retain the same level of granular detail as its source. The real challenge is not 4k versus 2k, but hdr versus sdr. The finite resolution of film will fluctuate based on the type of film and the films processing methods. So in terms of measurable resolution, if i want to be generous and say that 35mm can resolve 4k, then 5perf 65mm becomes 8k and 15perf 65mm imax is almost 12k. On the other hand, in film you have full r, g and b resolution at every point and get endless amounts of color information and details throughout the image. Now, with the advent of 4k as the successor to hd, digital restorations are able to jump up to a much higher resolution.
Not quite, but thats because film doesnt work in the same way exactly. So you get the same resolution for different colors being recorded, and the resolution you stated is the resolution you get in the results. Apr 18, 2016 the heart of the craft cameras design is its video elements modules, which can be added or removed to become a studio, action, or cinema camera. The science behind 4k restorations of classic films. In projection of print terms, 35mm is sub 4k, and dependent upon actual print and projector circumstances subhd. Crafted for professional filmmakers and video editors. The fujifilm xt200 is a lowpriced mirrorless camera with a stunning 3. When it comes to tvs, 4k and ultra hd or uhd are referring to the same resolution. Dci 4k has the same vertical resolution as uhd 2160px but is slightly wider at 4096px.
Instantly adds cinematic film grain to your 4k footage. Medium format film vs 35mm vs digital megapixels and resolution. A good 35mm negative can yield an image as sharp as a 4mpx digital camera. Each clip is 30 seconds in length and can be looped. Converting an 8k film into 4k, you lose around 24 million pixels of resolution information from the original film source. Resolutionaspect ratio cheat sheet hernan santander. This is because 70mm is going to go away as is all film for full length movies. Yes ok, lets start from the point that we cant measure the film in digital terminology.
The majority of film was recorded to 35mm film stock. Honestly 35mm film is usually higher resolution than 4k frames are due to the chemical process allowing for the smallest level of detail being the chemicals being absorbed into the film itself. Archival grade slide transfer compare our 9k slide resolution to others what makes our slide transfers exceptional cassette transfer with hiss reduction video upscaling to hd magic cords do they work. This type of film also changes the aspect ratio of the film, stretching it to a wider 2. In digital terms, whats is the theoretical resolution of 35mm film and. But film is said to be higher resolution that digital this is simply hd when i heard this but i believe 35mm and 4k are essentially the same.
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