Process
Flow
Timing
It
will take approximately 4 weeks from the receipt of assembled negative to
final recording. Naturally, time frame will vary depending on project specific
factors.
Editing
The feature is edited in the conventional offline process
using Digital Beta cam daily transfers from the camera negative.
Visual
Effects Scanning and Recording
Visual effects scanning and recording will be provided
by Cine-Byte outside of the digital intermediate process. Typically VFX scanning
will take place months before the DI process
commences. VFX shots should be film recorded for review and approval on film
before they are incorporated in the final data conform and DI record out.
Negative
cut
Negative should be assembled (2,000 foot rolls) with
each shot being over length (exact length to be determined). Negative should
be immersion cleaned prior to delivery to Cine-Byte.
Digital
Intermediate Process
Scanning
Cine-Byte
will be supplied with EDL’s and a cutting copy of the feature conformed
at 24 fps. All shots will be scanned to 10 bit log data at 2K resolution (DPX/Cineon)
capturing all of the dynamic range that was captured on film. Scanning will
be accomplished with a new NorthLight scanner capable of 2K (2.5 sec per frame),
4K and 6K scanning. The full dynamic range of the original negative will be
maintained throughout the entire digital process at Cine-Byte.
Digital
Cleaning/QC
All of the digital shots will be visually inspected
and any dust and dirt will be digitally removed from the files. If there are
shots that require repair/restoration work (camera scratches etc.) they will
be undertaken at this time.
Conform
and Unsupervised Primary Grading
The final digital conform will be visually checked against
the cutting copy of the film as supplied on digital beta. Based on a review
of the cutting copy with the client an unsupervised primary colour grade will
be applied to provide a starting point for client supervised sessions.
Color
grading
These sessions will be supervised by the DoP/Director
and will finalize the overall look and colour of the feature. Our colour grading
system supports primary and secondary colour grading with multiple layers
of keying. Colour grading decisions will be based on a calibrated CRT/digital
projection display.
Additional
services
Optical effects (dissolves, repositions, flops, sub
titles, etc.) will be included as part of the digital intermediate process.
We will also generate crawling tail credits in house for incorporation in
the digital master. Head credits that are supplied by the client will the
incorporated in the digital master.
Recording
After approval, the content is recorded back to film
on the ArriLaser film recorder. We will record 2,000 foot reels on polyester
based stock with as few splices as possible. We are able to record a negative
or an IP if required. Processing and printing will be provided by Deluxe Toronto.
Mute print After film recording, a mute print is produced at Deluxe for approval. Ideally a 1 light answer print will be achieved through the digital intermediate process.
Optional services
Data
backup will be provided on DTF2 tape. Data will be graded for HD video mastering.
A mute HD master tape will be supplied.
Hardware/Software
Highlights
Film
Handling
San Labs negative cleaner
RIM digital KeyKode reader
Scanning
NorthLight Scanner - 2.5 sec/frame @ 2K
Digital
Dirt Removal
MTI Correct
Colour
Grading System
BaseLight colour grading software/hardware from FilmLight
Calibration
System
TrueLight process wide calibration from FilmLight
Film
Recording
ArriLaser - 2.2 sec/frame @ 2K
