Cine 160
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Cine 160 is a 35 mm film
projection process proposed by Allan Silliphant whereby a single frame of film would occupy a length of six film perforations
. This could then be used for either of two currently proposed applications: 3-D film
projection from two images each occupying 3 perforations (thus attaining a 1.85 aspect ratio
already in common use), or making anamorphically squeezed
prints of 1.85 ratio films, which would use a greater amount of image area. The system is named Cine 160 because the six-perf frame uses 1.60 times the area of a conventional print. This system has not yet received any mainstream application, however, and it is unknown how receptive theater owners will be to the prospect, which will require significant expenses to re-fit projectors to the format.
35 mm film
35 mm film is the film gauge most commonly used for chemical still photography and motion pictures. The name of the gauge refers to the width of the photographic film, which consists of strips 35 millimeters in width...
projection process proposed by Allan Silliphant whereby a single frame of film would occupy a length of six film perforations
Film perforations
Film perforations, also known as perfs, are the holes placed in the film stock during manufacturing and used for transporting and steadying the film. Films may have different types of perforations depending on film gauge, film format, and the intended usage...
. This could then be used for either of two currently proposed applications: 3-D film
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
projection from two images each occupying 3 perforations (thus attaining a 1.85 aspect ratio
Aspect ratio (image)
The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of the width of the image to its height, expressed as two numbers separated by a colon. That is, for an x:y aspect ratio, no matter how big or small the image is, if the width is divided into x units of equal length and the height is measured using this...
already in common use), or making anamorphically squeezed
Anamorphic format
Anamorphic format is a term that can be used either for: the cinematography technique of capturing a widescreen picture on standard 35 mm film, or other visual recording media, with a non-widescreen native aspect ratio; or a photographic projection format in which the original image requires an...
prints of 1.85 ratio films, which would use a greater amount of image area. The system is named Cine 160 because the six-perf frame uses 1.60 times the area of a conventional print. This system has not yet received any mainstream application, however, and it is unknown how receptive theater owners will be to the prospect, which will require significant expenses to re-fit projectors to the format.
Claimed benefits
- Larger frame area can facilitate better and brighter 3D projection, or offer a low cost means to approach 70 mm film70 mm film70mm film is a wide high-resolution film gauge, with higher resolution than standard 35mm motion picture film format. As used in camera, the film is wide. For projection, the original 65mm film is printed on film. The additional 5mm are for magnetic strips holding four of the six tracks of sound...
image brightness and clarity using 35 mm film and an anamorphic lens. - Allows more brightness and detail to reach the screen than conventional 35mm prints, much greater detail in camera image.
- Permits better brightness when divided into above and below split frames for 3D, or if used non-stereo with anamorphic lens.
- Very easy conversion of projector, and can be set up for "quick-change" in theaters.
- Will look much better, brighter, than 2K digital at 1/10 of the conversion cost. Full 1.60 better than even anamorphic 35.
- Will permit running of 35mm IMAXIMAXIMAX is a motion picture film format and a set of proprietary cinema projection standards created by the Canadian company IMAX Corporation. IMAX has the capacity to record and display images of far greater size and resolution than conventional film systems...
reduction prints in small theaters in remote locations. - Allows most existing cameras to be modified to shoot in the format, or projectors to be easily modified.
- Can act as a "value added" marketing attraction, due to promotion of trade name, like 70mm did in the past.
- There is no waste when fitting image onto an existing 1.85 theater screen, just more brightness, gamma range, and detail.
- Digital conversion will be a hard sell in the poorer parts of world. This will allow 3D and "faked 70mm" everywhere soon.
- Easy to shoot in digital, then make a "DI" (digital intermediate) to release on "near 4K quality".