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Old October 5th 06, 06:12 PM posted to rec.photo.film+labs,rec.arts.movies.tech
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Default Variable Density Greyscale Film for audio


EarlyFilm wrote:
Scott Dorsey wrote:


I have been running variable area tracks on 7378 through the reversal
chemistry and getting pretty decent results.


VA tracks don't mush up as fast as VD in direct positive.

A short film that I shot mostly on 7366 which was processed in reversal
by A-1 can be seen this week at http://www.countgore.com/NewBlood.htm. Note
that the transfer was done by pointing a video camera at the flatbed
and you're listening to the optical track, so don't expect the best
possible quality....


Scott,

You shot a flame on extremely slow ortho finegrain master positive stock
which you had reversal processed?????

I'm impressed, but how and why?

Flames are hard enough to shoot and make look good with the faster
stocks intended for camera.

Estar base 3366 might be OK for projection, but the acetate base 7366
stock tends to warp and/or cup under the heat of the projection lamp.

A few years ago, the base in 7302 and 7366 were slightly different in
chemistry and only the print stock resisted heat warp. I assume, but am
not sure, if this is still the case.

Earl.


Speaking of flames, I'd like the light in my equipment to be powered by
an anthracite-fueled fire.