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General Overview
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Super 16 is a single-perforated, motion picture film that uses the maximum image area available on conventional 16 mm film. The width of the Super 16 mm frame extends an extra 20% into the area normally occupied by the sound track. You need a modified 16 mm camera (such as a modified Arri SR2 or Bolex) to accommodate the single perforated 16 mm film stock.
Super 16 has an aspect ratio of 1.66:1. This is close to the new HDTV (High Definition Television) format of 16:9 or the wide-screen cinema format of 1.85:1. Consequently, very little cropping is needed to convert to these picture formats. The greater frame width of Super 16 and the need for less cropping on the top and bottom gives Super 16 a 46% increase in image area over standard 16 mm film when displayed in the wide-screen 1.85:1 ratio. This means better quality pictures from 16 mm film.
Because a Super 16 print does not have room for a conventional sound track, you must add any sound using a double-system, audio-track recording.
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Tips, Tricks & How-Tos
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-Recording sound to a flash recorder is recommended. The separation of the whole sound recording system from the camera gives the sound recordist much more freedom, but at the expense of having to synch the sound in post. Thus, use a clapboard whenever possible to make synching easier.
-Since the whole frame is being used to record image data, this makes any light leaks that much more problematic, so always be sure to load the camera carefully and in complete darkness.
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Not Recommended
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Safety Information
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Note: All safety information contained here within is pure recommendation, and its sole purpose is to help students work safer. This should in no way be considered a professional statement or a replacement for reading product information. Please read all instructions included with products before use.
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Availability
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Super 16mm film is really just regular 16mm film with only a single perforation on one side. As long as you make sure you order it with the single perf, any 16mm film available from Kodak or wherever else should perform well.
New motion picture film stocks have greatly improved the image quality obtainable from 16 mm film. For Super 16 mm origination, KODAK VISION 200T (7274), 320T (7277), 250D (7246) Color Negative Films offer the cinematographer a variety of quality products that take maximum advantage of the increased image area available on single-perforation, 16 mm film. These films also provide high-quality originals for blow-up to 35 mm film, or to future transfer to HDTV.
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External Links
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Notable films shot on Super 16mm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Films_shot_in_Super_16
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/faqs/faq2109.shtml
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NOTE: All information contained within this article is pure opinion. Although this article is intended to help students, it may contain faulty or misleading information. This article is not to be considered professional opinion or advice, and is in no way a replacement for reading all safety/instructional documentation. Always remember to protect yourself when handling/using hazardous materials, as well as test new techniques before using them on projects/work intended to be handed in or used.
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