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MillimeterKodak Upgrades Black-And-White Reversal Films
Oct 3, 2003 12:00 PM, Press Release
Kodak has introduced redesigned black-and-white reversal camera films, giving film schools a desired tool for teaching filmmaking to students. The films-KODAK TRI-X Reversal Film 7266, KODAK PLUS-X Reversal Film 7265-are coupled with a lab process that is more efficient and easier on the environment. These films also incorporate EASTMAN KEYKODE numbers, which simplify cross-referencing and conforming cut motion picture footage to edit decision lists (EDLs).
"These redesigned films are a direct response to our customers who asked us to continue this product group for teaching purposes, and a Kodak mandate to remove virtually all heavy metals from our products by the end of 2003," says Kodak's Marian Herz, business development manager for the Entertainment Imaging division. "These black-and-white films are an ideal system for teaching because reversal films have narrow latitude, allowing the teacher to better evaluate student work, and do not require an intermediate or print film step."
KODAK TRI-X Reversal Film 7266, with an exposure index of 200, offers finer grain and increased sharpness over its predecessor. KODAK PLUS-X Reversal Film 7265 will be rated at an exposure index of 100 (80 tungsten), giving filmmakers an extra stop of speed compared with the previous film, with minimal grain penalty. "That extra stop means filmmakers can shoot in lower light situations," says Herz.
Herz says that the new films are designed to reduce static resulting in cleaner images throughout the filmmaking process. An improved bleach process eliminates use of heavy metals and the precipitate in the tank is easier to clean, making it easier on the environment and easier to maintain.
Richard Vedvick, president of Forde Motion Picture Labs in Seattle, tested the new stocks. "These improvements mean that our processes are easier on the environment and more efficient," says Vedvick. "We appreciate Kodak's efforts on behalf of filmmakers in general, and laboratories in particular. No other company goes to the lengths that Kodak does in terms of designing and maintaining products and processes. These new stocks and their improved chemistry is just one more example."
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