The Standardization of the Super 8 System

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Publisher: SMPTE — White Plains, NY
Doc Type: Conference Paper
Content Type: Original Research
Volume: 1969, No. 33, pp. 75–92
Abstract: The super 8 system was commercially introduced in 1965. Coincident with this introduction, proposals to standardize film and equipment were made to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, followed by proposals for international recommendations. Commercial acceptance has traditionally been a guideline for national standardization to insure that through practical experience the dimensions and specifications are reasonably valid. To obtain equivalent reliability, the early standardization of the super 8 system required the prerequisite of an informed industry. National standards have been approved on more than half of the 29 subjects of the super 8 system originally considered as standard proposals. Most of the remaining subjects have received engineering committee consideration and are in the final stages of approval. There is considerable feeling in the industry that there is insufficient standardization, principally in the use of super 8 sound film in cassette or cartridge projection systems. The SMPTE is expected to guide the establishment of standards; however, the Society cannot become involved in the comparative rating of competitive items.
Publication Date: 1969-10-01
DOI: 10.5594/M00929
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/M00929
Author(s): Roland J. Zavada
Copyright: © 1969 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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Motion-Picture Film Widths [Active]
Some Aspects of 8mm Sound Color Print Quality [Active]
A Proposed 8mm Sound Film System [Active]
Format Factors Affecting 8mm Sound-Print Quality [Active]
5. The EP System: A Projector Cartridge for Audio Visual Purposes , Lavanchy Jean-Pierre , Journal , Volume 76 , No. 9 , September 1967 , p. 900 . EXTERNAL
6. Draft AN Standard: Magnetic Sound Record on Super 8 Motion-Picture Film Perforated 1R-1667, PH22. 164 ; Journal , Volume 76 , No. 7 , p. 683 . EXTERNAL
7. Directions in 8mm Cartridge/Cassette Use as Communications Media , Schank Lee H. , 106th Technical Conference, Paper No. 57. EXTERNAL
8. Draft AN Standard: Super 8 Motion-Picture Film Camera Cartridge Notches for Exposure Control and Stock Identification, PH22.166 ; Journal , Volume 76 , No. 9 , September 1967 , p. 918 . EXTERNAL

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