Cine 160 is a
35 mm film projection process proposed by Allan Silliphant whereby a single frame of film would occupy a length of six
film perforations
Film perforations, also known as perfs and sprocket holes, are the holes placed in the film stock during manufacturing and used for transporting (by sprockets and claws) and steadying (by pin registration) the film. Films may have different types ...
. This could then be used for either of two currently proposed applications:
3-D film
3D films are motion pictures made to give an illusion of three-dimensional solidity, usually with the help of special glasses worn by viewers. They have existed in some form since 1915, but had been largely relegated to a niche in the motion pic ...
projection from two images each occupying 3 perforations (thus attaining a 1.85
aspect ratio already in common use), or making
anamorphically squeezed prints of 1.85 ratio films, which would use a greater amount of image area. The system is named Cine 160 because the six-perf frame uses 1.60 times the area of a conventional print. This system has not yet received any mainstream application, however, and it is unknown how receptive theater owners will be to the prospect, which will require significant expenses to re-fit projectors to the format.
Claimed benefits
* Larger frame area can facilitate better and brighter 3D projection, or offer a low cost means to approach
70 mm film
70 mm film (or 65 mm film) is a wide high-resolution film gauge for motion picture photography, with a negative area nearly 3.5 times as large as the standard 35 mm motion picture film format. As used in cameras, the film is wid ...
image brightness and clarity using 35 mm film and an anamorphic lens.
* Allows more brightness and detail to reach the screen than conventional 35mm prints, much greater detail in camera image.
* Permits better brightness when divided into above and below split frames for 3D, or if used non-stereo with anamorphic lens.
* Very easy conversion of projector, and can be set up for "quick-change" in theaters.
* Will look much better, brighter, than 2K digital at 1/10 of the conversion cost. Full 1.60 better than even anamorphic 35.
* Will permit running of 35mm
IMAX
IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating.
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reduction prints in small theaters in remote locations.
* Allows most existing cameras to be modified to shoot in the format, or projectors to be easily modified.
* Can act as a "value added" marketing attraction, due to promotion of trade name, like 70mm did in the past.
* There is no waste when fitting image onto an existing 1.85 theater screen, just more brightness, gamma range, and detail.
* Digital conversion will be a hard sell in the poorer parts of world. This will allow 3D and "faked 70mm" everywhere soon.
* Easy to shoot in digital, then make a "DI" (digital intermediate) to release on "near 4K quality".
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