scanning a 16mm frame

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cefiro355

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Didn't know where to post this but here it goes. I'm in Post on a RED One Feature (Search Fields of November on Facebook and join the group!) and we did some flashback scenes on older Kodak reversal stock on an Ultra16 modified Arri SR2. My question is, there's a couple frames I would like to scan to a large enough image to use for a poster. Is this possible? If so how/where, thanks!
 
Normally the best way to do this is using a drum scanner but I'm not sure how to do it without cutting your film. You can use a good flatbed but for best results a flatbed isn't the way to go. If you don't mind cutting your film then you can ask Costco if they can scan in that size film. If all else fails you can try a film lab..here are a few I know of in NYC.

A1 Reversal Lab
Ask for the student rate!...if you are one or know a student :)

its located at 339 west 39th st
walking distance north of penn
station between 8th and 9th
aves. on the north side of the
street. (212-239-9530)

other NY film labs:

Pac Labs - 37 E. 1st St.
www.pac-lab.com
212-505-7797

Lab Link- 115 W. 4th St 7th floor
212-302-7373
 
35mm and 16mm film can be digitally scanned using a film scanner. That's how modern analog film features and documentaries wind up being edited digitally or wind up on DVD and Blu-Ray. You don't need to cut anything.
 
craigbowman said:
35mm and 16mm film can be digitally scanned using a film scanner. That's how modern analog film features and documentaries wind up being edited digitally or wind up on DVD and Blu-Ray. You don't need to cut anything.
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Of just take a 4:1 macro shot of the frame with a DSLR. Need a macro lens & some extension rings for it. Clear piece of glass, some pieces of whatever to place it about 6 inches above a white sheet of paper, black cardboard for masking and flash to light it.

No need to make things more complicated than they are.
 
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