Blowup Printing and the Filmmaker

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Publisher: SMPTE
Doc Type: Journal Article
Article Type: research-article
Abstract: Over the seven years from 1966 to 1972, thirteen films produced in 16mm by University of Southern California students have been blown up to 35mm by laboratory models of the optical printer, and now — assuming as near perfect an original as can be made — the 35mm print results show quality and detail which are not apparent in the best 16mm prints. Artistic and technical factors determining whether a film is suitable for blowup begin with composition: 16mm has a 1:1.33 format while most 35mm formats are 1:1.85, and if TV is a possibility then TV safe field areas must be observed. Inferior filters and lenses that are improperly mounted must be avoided. Clear Mylar tape must not be used for splicing because the liquid used in liquid gating is a solvent for the tape's adhesive. Notwithstanding necessary compromises between quality and speed, strict attention to detail does pay off.
Publication Date: 1973-06-01
DOI: 10.5594/J08859
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/J08859
Author(s): Herbert E. Farmer

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