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T R A N S F E R S

Finding that there is a lack of support for affordable high resolution transfers, I began researching my own ways to do it. I shot a few short films and soon thereafter other filmmakers began approaching me wondering how I got my super 8 to look so good... 5 years have passed and with the support of other cinematographers, I created our little studio called Frame Discreet. Our custom super 8 and 16mm transfers have us trusted by archivists and filmmakers all across North America.

C I N E M A T O G R A P H Y

Our team of cinematographers (listed below) act as a collective, inspiring each other on and off set. We have a full range of experience working on features (Max Payne, The Hulk) to music videos (Hayden, Emily Haines), to Documentaries (CBC, YTV, MTV, Bravo!). Having our own gear and being able to supervise transfers in house allows us the freedom to create desireable 'film looks' at a much more affordable rate. In the end, we're trying to make it easier to collaborate, work with film and keep doin' what we love.

Questions? info@framediscreet.com.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Inexpensive 16mm stock...!



Stock: Kodak 3374 High Contrast 16mm. Processed as a neg by Niagara Custom Lab.
Camera: Filmo 16mm, with Angenieux 5.9mm
Content: Street shots from the Toronto Board Meeting 2006 (shot by Justin while riding a dirtsurfer + interior hand-cranked footage.
Technical: Cross-Processed as a negative to give more latitude for the transfer. A grainless 16mm stock rated between 40-60ASA. Absolutely gorgeous stock, when you nail your exposure. Originally a Panchromatic sound recording stock but can be used for images- 2100' can be bought for under $200 direct from Kodak...!

5 comments:

Cochise said...

what camera is he holding at the end of the video?

Frame Discreet said...

That's a beaulieu 4008 ZMII super 8. Pretty sexy little camera, eh?

Cochise said...

Very nice indeed. Looks extremely portable, how would you compare the images to a bolex?

Frame Discreet said...

If properly exposed with a sharp lens, the 4008 produces some fantastic images. Keep in mind that it is super 8 though, which is not nearly the resolution of a 16mm bolex (if you were referring to a 16mm not 8mm bolex).

I have seen some 16mm cameras with cruddy lenses and poorly exposed images that look far worse than a super 8 image.

Hand in hand, a good operator, with a good camera/lens will always give you images to love :)

Cochise said...

thanks for the quick replies. Great site, I enjoyed all the videos.