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OPTICAL WORKFLOW. The Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers. Dailies/Rushes. Two types of dailies are available: One-Light Dailies Timed or Graded Dailies. Printing Methods. Different printing methods are used for different purposes Contact Printing - most common
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OPTICAL WORKFLOW The Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers
Dailies/Rushes • Two types of dailies are available: • One-Light Dailies • Timed or Graded Dailies
Printing Methods • Different printing methods are used for different purposes • Contact Printing - most common • Optical Printing - image size can be changed • Rotary or Continuous Printing - at a constant speed • Intermittent Printing - frame by frame
Printers • Commonly Used Printers • Rotary Contact Printers - used for release prints • Intermittent Optical Printers - used for blow-ups
Video Dailies • Video Dailies vs. Film Dailies • Video Dailies preferred for television production • Video Dailies have come the industry standard • More difficult to evaluate focus on Video Dailies • More difficult to assess exposure on Video Dailies
Opticals • Some shots and effects must be created while the editor is working. Some examples are: • Transitions, such as fades or wipes • Reverse motion • Composite shots • Titles over picture
Negative Cutting • Checkerboard cutting is used to conceal splices
Splicing Techniques • Three Common Splicing Techniques: • Tape Joins • Cement Joins • Heat Weld (Ultrasonic) Splice
Preparation for Printing • Cut negatives must be prepared for printing • Each scene is individually timed and the cue points are indentified • Before printing , cut negatives are cleaned to remove traces of dust or dirt
Answer Print • Answer Prints are made from the cut negative. • The print is then timed for color and density. • The timing for the answer print is used to make the interpositive, also called IP or Master Positive. Master Positive
Duplication • Several duplicate negatives, or internegatives, are made from the interpositive • Duplicate negs are made to protect the original and provide insurance against damage • The final release prints are printed from the duplicate negatives • The duplicate negative can also be used to create a video master Duplicate Negative
Check Prints and Release Prints • Check Prints are made from the duplicate negative; they are used to assess the quality of the bulk release work. • Release Prints are produced in large numbers at high speeds for theaters around the world. Release Print