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Cinematographer’s Field Guide Seventh Edition, November 2000 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2000 ISBN 0-87985-749-8 Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 97-77797 033text_c 1/16/02 11:07 AM Page 2
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; i v
9/98 iii C O N T E N T S Page No. I N T R O D U C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i v K O D A K MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FILMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M P F - 1 I n t ro d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M P F -...
Page 4 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
iv 9/98 I N T R O D U C T I O N This pocket-sized publication provides up-to-date and easy-to-use i nfor mation abo ut all K O D A K Motion PictureCamera Films and several important related subjects. Wedesigned the book to help you choose and order the rightfilms for your needs, and to help you use ...
Page 5 - Cinematographer’s Field Guide
9/98 v u n d e re x p o s u re latitude, wider speed ranges, and impro v e-ments in grain structure, sharp ness, cont inuous-tonere p roduction, and color saturation. An edge-numbering system for all K O D A K M o t i o n P i c t u re Camera Films featu res both elect roni c- and o p e r a t o r- re...
Page 7 - I n t ro d u c t i o n; H-1 Data Sheets Av a i l a b l e
9/98 MPF-1 K O D A K MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FILMS I n t ro d u c t i o n This section provi des pertinen t infor matio n about allc u r rently available K O D A K Motion Picture Camera Films.For information on future film updates, see page 40. A quick re f e rence chart of all the films is on page MP...
Page 8 - Color Te m p e r a t u re; visual appearance
MPF-2 9/98 Technical Inform a t i o n Fo r t echnical i nfor mation in the United States , c all the Ko dak Info r mation C ent er (K IC) , 9: 00 a. m. to 7:00 p.m. (Easter n time), Monday through Friday, at 1 (800) 242-2424. In Canada, call 1 (800) 465-6325,Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to ...
Page 9 - The manufacturers of these light sources should be con-
9/98 MPF-3 wavelength-by-wavelength comparison of film sensitivityand spectral output of the lamp can determine the exactfilters re q u i red to balance the light to the film re s p o n s e .K O D A K Mo tion Pictur e Fi lms hav e a photographic latitude that makes it unnecessary to use unusual fil ...
Page 10 - KODAK Motion Picture Camera Films
KODAK Motion Picture Camera Films Code No. Exposure Index (DIN) Film Name 35 mm 16 mm super 8 Type Daylight Tungsten See (3200 K) Page 12 (12) with EASTMAN EXR 50D 5245 7245 — Color Negative 50 (18) KODAK WRATTEN MPF-6 Gelatin Filter No. 80A 64 (19) with EASTMAN EXR 100T 5248 7248 — Color Negative K...
Page 12 - E x p o s u re Indexes and Filters; COLOR NEGATIVE FILM
5 2 4 5 ™ / 7 2 4 5 ™ (35 mm, 65 mm/16 mm) EASTMAN EXR 50D Fi l mDaylight EI 50 (18) E x p o s u re Indexes and Filters K O D A KC a m e r a E x p o s u r e Light Source F i l t e r s Index (DIN) Tungsten 3000 K W R A T T E NG e l a t i n 12 (12) No. 80A Tungsten 3200 K W R A T T E NG e l a t i n 12...
Page 13 - Available Roll Lengths:; P rofessional Motion Imaging
5 2 45/ 7 2 4 5 Process: ECN-2 U s e : E A S T M A N EXR 50D Film 5245/7245 is a camera film intended for general motion p icture production. The wide exposure latitude of this negative film makes it especially suitable fo r outdoor photography un der normal daylight conditions. G en e r a l P r o p...
Page 15 - General Pr oper ti es:
5248/ 7248 P rocess: E C N - 2 U s e : E A S T M A N E X R 1 0 0T F i l m 5 2 4 8/ 7 24 8 i s intended for general motion picture production. The widee x p o s u re latitude of this negative film makes it especiallysuitable for indoor and outdoor photography under a wide variety of conditions. Gener...
Page 17 - General Properties:; P rofessional Motion Imaging
9/98 MPF-11 5274/ 7274 P rocess: E C N - 2 U s e: K OD AK VI S IO N 2 00 T Co lo r Ne gat ive Fi lm 5 2 7 4/7274 features very high sharpness, fine grain,accurate flesh-to-neutral re p roduction, and wide under-and over- e x p o s u re latitude for indoor or outdoor photog-raphy. Enhanced shadow det...
Page 19 - Gene ral Pr opertie s:; P rofessional Motion Imaging Price
9/98 MPF-13 5293/ 7293 U s e : E AS TM A N EX R 2 0 0 T C ol or Ne ga t iv e Fil m 5 2 9 3/ 729 3 i s intended for general moti on pict urep roduction. The wide exposure latitude of this negativefilm makes it especially suitable for indoor and outdoorphotography under a wide variety of conditions. G...
Page 21 - SFX; G e n e ra l P r o p e r t i e s :; All rolls are identified with a product-code number and an
9/98 MPF-15 SFX P rocess: E C N - 2 U s e : KODAK SFX 200T Color Negative Film is opti- mized for traveling matte shots, so fore g round actionphotographed against a blue or green screen can be sepa- r ated more cl eanly f rom the ba ck ground w hen it’sscanned into the digital format. In complex co...
Page 31 - General Pro p e r t i e s :
6/00 MPF-25 5289/7289 P rocess: E C N - 2 U s e : K O D A K V I S I O N 8 0 0 T C o l o r N e g a t i v e Film / 5289/7289 offers excellent image quality and thehighest capture speed available in motion picture films. It delivers the speed and latitude you need in low light, fastaction, and other fi...
Page 37 - Illumination (Incident Light) Table for Daylight
9/98 MPF-31 7239 P ro c e s s : VNF-1 or RV N P. F o rce processing: 1 stop with some loss in quality; up to2 stops with noticeable quality loss. U s e : This high -speed c olor reversal camera film is intended for photography under low-level daylight illumi-nation. It can be used for news photograp...
Page 38 - Filters judged acceptable for use with EASTMAN
MPF-32 9/98 EKTACHROME FILM 7 2 5 0 ™ (16 mm) E A S T M A N E K TACHROME High Speed FilmTungsten EI 400 (27) E x p o s u re Indexes and Filters K O D A KC a m e r a E x p o s u r e Light Source F i l t e r s Index (DIN) Tungsten 3000 K W R A T T E NG e l a t i n 250 (25) No. 82B Tungsten 3200 K No n...
Page 40 - Filters judged acceptable for use with EASTMAN
MPF-34 9/98 EKTACHROME FILM 7 2 5 1 ™ (16 mm) E A S T M A N E K TACHROME High Speed FilmDaylight EI 400 (27) E x p o s u re Indexes and Filters K O D A KC a m e r a E x p o s u r e Light Source F i l t e r s Index (DIN) Tungsten 3000 K W R A T T E NG e l a t i n 100 (21) No. 80A Tungsten 3200 K W R ...
Page 42 - E x p o s u re Indexes:; D a y l i g ht; General Pro p e r t i e s :; The medium speed of EASTMAN; Filter Factors
MPF-36 9/98 PLUS-X NEGATIVE FILM 5231™/7231™ (35 mm/16 mm)EASTMAN PLUS-X Negative Film E x p o s u re Indexes: (For development to gamma of 0.65) D a y l i g ht – 80 (20) Tu n g s t en – 64 (19) P ro c e s s : Black and white with KODAK Developer D-96. F o rce Processing: 1 stop (or more) with some ...
Page 43 - R e c i p rocity Characteristics:; You do not need to make; For information on film ro l l
9/98 MPF-37 5 2 3 1 / 7 2 3 1 R e c i p rocity Characteristics: You do not need to make any exposure or filter adjustm ent for exposure times f rom 1/10,000 to 1/10 second. At an exposure time of1 second, increase exposure by 1 ⁄ 2 stop. H a n d l i n g : Total darkness Available Roll Lengths: For i...
Page 44 - DOUBLE-X NEGATIVE FILM; EASTMAN DOUBLE-X Negative
MPF-38 9/98 DOUBLE-X NEGATIVE FILM 5222™/7222™ (35 mm/16 mm)EASTMAN DOUBLE-X Negative Film E x p o s u re Indexes: (For development to gamma of 0.65) D a y l i g ht – 250 (25) Tu n g s t en – 200 (24) P ro c e s s : Black and white with KODAK Developer D-96. F o rce Processing: 1 stop (or more) with...
Page 45 - R e c i p rocity Characteristics:; No exposure or filter
9/98 MPF-39 5 2 2 2 / 7 2 2 2 R e c i p rocity Characteristics: No exposure or filter c ompensa tion is re q u i red for ex pos ure ti mes fro m1/10,000 to 1 second. H a n d l i n g : Total darkness Available Roll Lengths: For information on film ro l l lengths, check Kodak's P rofessional Motion Im...
Page 47 - Lighting Contrast Ratios:; The suggested ratio of key
9/98 MPF-41 7 2 7 6 Illumination (Incident Light) Table for Tu n g s t e nL i g h t (24 frames per second, 170° shutter opening) Lens Aperture f /1. 4 f / 2 f / 2 . 8 f / 4 f / 5 . 6 f / 8 F o o t c a n d l e s 6 3 1 2 5 2 5 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Lighting Contrast Ratios: The suggested ratio of ke...
Page 48 - E x p o s u r e I n d e x e s:
MPF-42 9/98 TRI-X REVERSAL FILM 7278™ (16 mm, super 8)EASTMAN TRI-X Reversal Film E x p o s u r e I n d e x e s: ( F or re co m me n de d r e v e r s a l processing) D a y l i g ht – 200* (24) Tu n g s t en – 160 (23) For negative processing in a typical motion picture nega-tive developer, use the f...
Page 51 - F I LTER INFORMAT I O N; colorants dissolved in a gelatin or in cellulose acetate.
1 F I LTER INFORMAT I O N I n t ro d u c t i o n Use the filter and color temperature charts in this sectionas a quick re f e rence and general guide. The values area p p roximate. They offer good starting points for triale x p o s u res in critical work. For less demanding work, therecommendations ...
Page 52 - To determine a filter factor, choose a subject having a
Filter Factors* for KODAK Motion Picture Films Negative Films Reversal Films Filter PLUS-X DOUBLE-X PLUS-X TRI-X No. 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 No. 8 (K2) 2.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 No. 12 2.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 (Minus Blue) No. 15 (G) 3.0 3.0 2.5 2.5 No. 21 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 No. 23A 5 5 5 5 No. 8N5 5 5 6 6 No. 25 8 8 10 10 No....
Page 53 - Color Compensating Filters
3 Below is a conversion table of filter factors to exposure i n c rease in stops. Each time a filter factor is doubled, the exposure needs to be increased by 1 stop. As an example, a filter factorof 2 re q u i res a 1-stop exposure increase. A filter factor of4 re q u i res a 2-stop exposure increas...
Page 54 - Conversion Filters for Color Films; These filters are intended for use whenever
4 Conversion Filters for Color Films These filters are intended for use whenever s i g n i fic a n t changes in the color temperature of the illumination arere q u i red (for example, daylight to artificial light). The fil t e rmay be positioned between the light source and other ele-ments of the sy...
Page 55 - KODAK Light Balancing Filters; Light-balancing filters enable the photographer to make
5 KODAK Light Balancing Filters Light-balancing filters enable the photographer to make m i n o r adjustments in the color quality of illumination to obtain cooler (bluer) or warmer (yellower) color re n d e r i n g .One of the principle uses for KODAK Light BalancingFilters is where li ght sources ...
Page 56 - Neutral Density Filters; KODAK WRATTEN Neutral Density Filters No. 96
6 Neutral Density Filters In black-and-white and color photography, filters such asthe KODAK WRATTEN Neutral Density Filters No. 96reduce the intensity of light reaching the film withouta ffecting the tonal rendition in the original scene. Inm o t i o n - p i c t u re wor k or other photograp hy, ne...
Page 57 - Artificial Light; Daylight
A p p roximate Correlated ColorTe m p e r a t u re for Various Light Sourc e s Source Degrees Kelvin Artificial Light Match Flame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700Candle Flame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 59 - TIPS AND TECHNIQUES; If you have further questions about our films or their; Aspect Ratios; The industry standard for 35 mm theatrical motion
8/99 9 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES I n t ro d u c t i o n This collection of ideas is provided by Kodak people andothers who work in the professional motion picture indus-try. The section covers topics from force processing, fla s h -ing, and shooting for television to what you need in thewell-stocked ditty...
Page 61 - P rotection from Physical Damage
15 A m b i e n t - B a c k g round Radiation ( e ffects on raw stock) Ambient gamma radiation is composed of two sources: al o w - e n e rgy component which arises from the decay ofradionuclides and a high-energy component which is thep roduct of the interaction of cosmic rays with the earth’supper ...
Page 63 - Shooting for Te l e v i s i o n
17 6. Wind films emulsion in and store flat in untaped cans under the above conditions. Shooting for Te l e v i s i o n The television industry is changing. New, advanced stan-d a rds for high-definition television (HDTV) will put more demands on the cinematographer. Despite all the uncer-tainties a...
Page 64 - Getting Ready; Ditty Bag; American Cinematographer Manual
18 4. Don’t photograph dark-skinned people against very bright or very dark backgrounds. 5. Try to maintain a range of 5 to 6 stops from the brightest to the darkest parts of the shot. A lightingratio of 2:1 is a good starting point. 6. If you must shoot white or extremely bright costumes, try to ma...
Page 65 - Cinematographer’s Field Guide,; To o l s; to be encountered on location assignments); Camera Accessories
19 • Black cloth• Magazine belt clips and pick• This copy of Cinematographer’s Field Guide, KODAK Publication No. H-2. To o l s • Longnose pliers• Diagonal cutters• Channel Lock pliers• Scre w d r i v e rs — S t a n d a rd and Phillips• Jeweler’s screwdriver set• Allen wre n c h e s• Open end and bo...
Page 66 - Camera Operator’s Meter Case; You may also want a copy of the ASC Manual.
20 • Insert slate• Log sheets• Dental mirro r• Magnifie r• “Dust Off” (or equivalent canned air)• Black felt marker (Sharpie)• Lens cleaner and lens tissue• Lens brush• Cotton swabs• Syringe• Spot remover or aerosol solvent• Penlight• Cube taps (2 or 3)• Dulling spray• Fuses• Mag head cleaner Camera...
Page 67 - Exposed Film — What Now?; A Final Thought About Laboratories; Know what you need from a lab
21 Flashing Camera Films to Lower Contrast “Flashing” means to deliberately fog film by giving it au n i f o rm exposure before processing. The amount andtype of exposure will vary with the “look” desired. Thisslight exposure lowers the film’s contrast (to some extent),primarily in the upper scale (...
Page 68 - Get acquainted —; Once you have made your choice of; Get it In writing —
22 Get acquainted — Once you have made your choice of labs, get to know the people who will do your work. Te l lthem as much as you can about yourself, your needs andyour style. The more you communicate with them aboutyourself and your production, the better they can serveyou. Get it In writing — Fa...
Page 69 - Positive per forations with a pitch measurement of
Winding Designations In the sketches below, the film is wound on cores and theemulsion side of the film faces the center of the roll. All 35 mm camera films and many 16 mm camera films havep e rforations on both edges — 2R in the sketch. All one-edge perforated 16 mm camera films are Winding B. P e ...
Page 70 - For other per foration types or for mats, consult your; Q u a n t i t i es — S t a n d a rd Packages
28 16 mm End Use 6. 2 R - 2 9 94 — 16 mm film perforated two edges with a p e rforation pitch of 0.2994 (7605), short pitch, (ANSI/SMPTE 10 9-1996) 7. 2 R - 3 0 00 — 16 mm film perforated two edges with a p e rforation pitch o f 0. 3000 (7620), long pitch,(ANSI/SMPTE 10 9 -1996) 8. 1 R - 2 9 94 — Sa...
Page 71 - ORDERING RAW STOCK; s c h e d u l e
ORDERING RAW STOCK I n t ro d u c t i o n All of the information presented in this field guide isintended to help you determ i ne — • the right film (per f o rmance characteristics), in • the right quantities (shooting time/ratio), and • the right format (width, perforations, winding, p a c k a g i ...
Page 72 - P roduct and Technical Inform a t i o n; Kodak Infor mation Center
To illustrate our point, let’s look at one example: If you order a 400-ft (122 m) roll of 35 mm KODAKVISION 200T Color Negative Film 5274, the CAT No. is171 6984. That number tells us exactly what you need. To verify that number you should include: • the name of the film (5274) • Iden No. (VXM718 ) ...
Page 73 - Two internationally recognized sources of technical; Society of Motion Picture and Te l e v i s i o n; located at 595 West Hartsdale; Am erican N ati onal Standards Institute; The; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Two internationally recognized sources of technical i n f o rmation for motion picture pro c e d u res and standard sa re the Society of Motion Picture and Te l e v i s i o n Engineers (SMPTE), located at 595 West Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, New York 10607, 914 - 7 6 1 -11 0 0 ,and the Am erican...
Page 74 - BELGIUM
INTERNATIONAL Kodak Locations and Distributors ARGENTINAEl Business Center Bonpland 1930/32 Phone: 54-11-4448 3988 CP B1667JUV Buenos Aires, Argentina FAX: 54-11-4773 6105 AUSTRALIAKodak (Australasia) Pty., Ltd. Phone: 613-8371-8520 173 Elizabeth Street Toll free: 1300-139-795 Coburg, Victoria, Aust...
Page 76 - INDONESIA
FINLANDKodak OYP.O. Box 49 Mäkelänkatu 91 Phone: +358-087-071 00611 Helsingfors, Finland FAX: +358-087-01352 Contact: Kari Nordberg Mobile: +358-400 451215 FRANCEKodak Pathé Phone: 01 40 01 30 00 Division Cinéma et Télévision FAX: 01 40 01 34 63 26, rue Villiot E-mail: [email protected] 75012 Paris F...
Page 81 - URUGUAY; Limitations of Liability on; F i l m
39 UNITED STATESEastman Kodak Company815 West Van Buren, Suite 320 Phone: 312-492-1421 Chicago, Illinois 60607 USA FAX: 312-492-1429 11337 Indian Trail Phone: 972-481-1150 Dallas, Texas 75229 USA FAX: 972-481-1242 6700 Santa Monica Boulevard Phone: 323-464-6131 Los Angeles, California FAX: 323-468-1...
Page 82 - Motion Picture Film Updates; Cinematographer’s Field Guide; Please send me, free of charge, the most recent set of; E n t e rt a i n m e n t
40 Motion Picture Film Updates Eastman Kodak Company of fers updates of the fi lmsection of the Cinematographer’s Field Guide as new fil m s a re introduced. The updates are free to owners of the Cinematographer’s Field Guide . To obtain film updates, please fill in and re t u rn thisf o rm to: East...
