Adam Cluck Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm shooting titles, and upon the advice of everyone here (many thanks!), I managed to get a clear negative (aka Kodalith). BTW, all the printing places I talked to had no idea what a Kodalith was. Most places don't use negatives anymore (let alone Kodaliths), so be prepared for a lot of shopping around. In any event, I'll be shooting my titles by backlighting the clear negative sheets, and was wondering what B&W 16mm film to use. I'm thinking about either Double-X or Hi-Con. Considering that my source (the clear negatives) is already hi-contrast, does it make a difference whether or not I shoot using hi-con film, or will double-x do? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted May 12, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 12, 2005 Since you are shooting titles, assuming you can use low frame rates, then exposure is not a problem -- why not use a hi-con title stock? It would make the titles look sharper. If not, there's no reason to use Double-X -- you can use Plus-X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted May 12, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 12, 2005 I'm shooting titles, and upon the advice of everyone here (many thanks!), I managed to get a clear negative (aka Kodalith). BTW, all the printing places I talked to had no idea what a Kodalith was. Most places don't use negatives anymore (let alone Kodaliths), so be prepared for a lot of shopping around. In any event, I'll be shooting my titles by backlighting the clear negative sheets, and was wondering what B&W 16mm film to use. I'm thinking about either Double-X or Hi-Con. Considering that my source (the clear negatives) is already hi-contrast, does it make a difference whether or not I shoot using hi-con film, or will double-x do? Many thanks! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The film normally used is EASTMAN High Contrast Positive Film 5363/7363: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products....4.6.6.12&lc=en EASTMAN High Contrast Positive Film II 5363 and 7363 is a medium speed black-and-white positive film that is suitable for making both positive and negative titles. It is also useful for production of printer effects, such as silhouette and traveling mattes. This blue-sensitive film is characterized by high contrast, excellent sharpness, and very high resolving power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Cluck Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 Thanks guys for the replies! I'm wondering if the Hi-con film is offered in 100' spools (there's no mention on Kodak's site), which I'll be shooting using a Bolex. Also, couple more questions: 1. What is the ASA (for Tungsten) on this film? 2. Does this film need to be processed in a special way? I'm assuming that all I have to do is to ask the lab to process the Hi-con like a regular negative film. Right? 3. My film is in colour, so was wondering if the Hi-con film will cut well with the rest of my film. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Wells Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Don't know the EI - is it on Kodak's data sheet ? Roll lengths should be. I doubt if it's available in 100' rolls. You need to talk to the lab (plus they can reccomend what EI to shoot at) -- you need a lab that can do it, (FotoKem, Alpha Cine, Du Art ? (I think) Be careful shooting titles with a Bolex, the viewfinders can be slightly off level. A prism in the gate is the safest way. The guy who has shot 16mm titles for me uses a Mitchell with a field chart in the finder. You can DIY but test etc. -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted May 12, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 12, 2005 Thanks guys for the replies! I'm wondering if the Hi-con film is offered in 100' spools (there's no mention on Kodak's site), which I'll be shooting using a Bolex. Also, couple more questions: 1. What is the ASA (for Tungsten) on this film? 2. Does this film need to be processed in a special way? I'm assuming that all I have to do is to ask the lab to process the Hi-con like a regular negative film. Right? 3. My film is in colour, so was wondering if the Hi-con film will cut well with the rest of my film. Thanks again! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Processing is specified in the Kodak technical data: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products....4.6.6.12&lc=en http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products...6.12&lc=en#proc This is the same process used for sound negatives and B&W prints. Here is the catalog listing: http://www.kodak.com/US/plugins/acrobat/en...interfilm04.pdf EASTMAN High-Contrast Positive Film II 7363 / HCP451 / 16 mm x 400 ft roll / On Core / 2R-29941704642 EASTMAN High-Contrast Positive Film II 7363 Perforated Two Edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Cluck Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 Great! Thanks for all the info guys! Really helpful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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