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. This could then be, used for either of two currently proposed applications: 3D film projection from two images each occupying 3 perforations (thus attaining 1.85 aspect ratio already in common use),/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 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 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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