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2k vs 4k scan for Super 16

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2k vs 4k scan for Super 16

Postby arnabgayan » Fri May 25, 2012 10:21 am

Hi Roger
Im a cinematography student from India.
I'm currently working on a project which we are planning to shoot on super 16 and blow it up to 35mm print. My question is when going for DI, is it better to do a 4k scan? I remember reading somewhere that scanning 16mm at 2k is as good as scanning 35mm at 4k. What do you suggest? Because, if a 2k scan is as good as 4k, in case of 16 mm,then of course going for 2k will save up quite a lot of money.

Thank you so much

Arnab
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Re: 2k vs 4k scan for Super 16

Postby aslanyurek » Fri May 25, 2012 12:01 pm

I'm not Roger but I'd scan it 2k specially as student. if its properly exposed you can print it without any problem after good grading.
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Re: 2k vs 4k scan for Super 16

Postby David Mullen ASC » Sun May 27, 2012 12:54 pm

Yes, scanning a 12mm-wide piece of film at 2K is the same resolution as scanning at 24mm-wide piece of film at 4K.
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Re: 2k vs 4k scan for Super 16

Postby arnabgayan » Mon May 28, 2012 2:28 am

Thanks a ton David and Yusuf..
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