The burden of 10K dreams: Key findings from a 10K film scanning test

Anthony Matt and Laurel Warbrick
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Anthony Matt: Prime Focus Technologies, USA
Laurel Warbrick: Warner Media — HBO, USA

Journal of Digital Media Management, 2020, vol. 8, issue 4, 286-293

Abstract: Rescanning film continues to be a cost-effective way to supply library content to audiences via 2K theatrical projection, Blu-ray disc, high definition (HD) cable and now 4K high dynamic range (HDR) streaming. Film remastering has consistently provided improved results over the last two increases in digital resolution, from standard definition (SD) to HD and HD to 4K. Through these transitions, 35mm film has proven to be a reliable source format for solid results. As 8K becomes the next resolution goalpost, this article looks at whether scanning 35mm film at higher than 4K resolution continues to bring value. The fluid nature of resolution is explored, highlighting crucial factors from acquisition to display that have an impact on the resolution of any particular shot. The article describes key findings from a 10K film scanning test to identify some of the advantages and challenges inherent in the next wave of high-resolution film scanning.

Keywords: film scanning; film remastering; film resolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M11 M15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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