Alberto Larios-Saavedra Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I have shot some 16mm film and got a one-light workprint, but I see that the labs also offer a "Best Light" workprint. Could somebody explain what's the difference between a "one-light" print and a "best light" print? I did a search here but didn't find any answers. Thanks, Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patrick Neary Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 (edited) http://www.cinematography.com/forum2004/in...?showtopic=5522 ;) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, sort of. If you're getting a 16mm print and not telecine, a one light is usually printed at some set printer lights (each lab usually has it's own numbers). Those are great for seeing how your exposures and filtration, etc are sitting on the neg because they haven't been corrected out by the timer. With a best light, the timer will either set lights for your color/gray chart, or scroll through the neg a bit and set lights for what they think will look the best, but usually they won't change the lights through the printing. unless they're bored... When i have the rare, lucky occasion to order up actual workprints, I like getting one-lights, and usually ask that they be actual one-lights, with no fiddling by a well-meaning timer. It gives you a great sense of how your negatives are shaping up! Edited March 13, 2005 by PatrickNeary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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