Cine Film Services

Super 8mm E-6 cine film processing

This service is for processing Kodak Ektachrome E100D (7285) and Ektachrome 64T (7280) super 8mm reversal cine film.

Push ('forced') and pull processing is also available.

Three feet of Kodak white acetate leader will be spliced to the head of the roll and supplied on a (used) 50ft plastic reel - ready for projection.

Specially slit formats like Standard 8mm Kodak 100D, Standard 8mm and 9.5mm Fujichrome Velvia 50D can be processed too (please enquire) 16mm processing is not available.

Please note we can't cross-process colour negative (ECN-2) film like the Kodak Vision series of films because they have a rem-jet backing which we're unable to remove during processing.

Black & White Internegatives

Black & White Blow up negatives produced from Colour or Black & White Positive Cine film frames. These are used for producing Black & White prints or scans.

Available from all movie formats from 8mm home movies as well as professional cine formats like 16mm, 35mm and 70mm.

Permission must be sought from copyright holder before we can commence any work.

Important: see notes below.

Interneg image size approx 56mm x 46mm (maximum)

(includes whole original aspect ratio)

Printing Wet Gate

Although printing is carried out using a diffuser lightsource (which helps to suppress slight scratches), the wet gate method offers the best way to eliminate scratches on the base side of film and some minor scratches on the emulsion side. It CANNOT eliminate scratches that have damaged the actual image on the emulsion side.

Do remember on some film prints, the actual scratch could have come from a previous positive or negative and subsequently copied over. Service includes clean up, but some residue can remain (will not show on projection)

Do you have an unusual request ?

Unusual requests can be discussed and quoted for.

For example, we have been asked to produce detailed pictures of 'Dolby Digital' data blocks on 35mm release prints, perforation damage, analogue soundtrack close ups, splices or faults and even mis-registered Technicolor dye transfer images.

As you can see, this type of work is mainly used for training purposes... other uses can include technical illustrations.

Sending motion picture film for printing

By far the best and cheapest way to send film is to cut out the frames required, thus saving on postage weight (especially 35mm rolls), however this isn't always the preferred way for the owner as it involves cutting precious film apart.

Film can be handled and printed from rolls, but can be difficult to leave in a marked way for printing.

Ideally, we'd suggest you cut your film at a convenient shot or scene change which includes the required frame for printing. The actual frame should be indicated by using standard cine splicing tape as a marker (...as this won't leave any marks on the film afterwards). If you prefer, we can choose and print from the best frame (in technical terms) closest to your mark, assuming the picture isn't too different.

Please bear in mind copyright exists on most printed motion picture film. We would need the copyright holder's permission (in writing) to reproduce images from their film.

It's strongly recommended film is sent by 'Special Delivery' and insured for its full value.

Please note: It is illegal to send (flammable) Cellulose Nitrate film through the postal system.