Cine to Video Transfer

[Jon P]

Some one has told me that you used to be able to get a device that joined a projector to a video camera for easy transfer. Is this true? and if so who made them? and where could I get one in London?

[crimsonson]

There are some made by Ambico. However, you will need a projector with variable speed ($100+ at ebay) to control flicker (the 18/24 to 30fps thing) and the overall contrast and color quality is reduced SIGNIFICANTLY. The glass and other surfaces used in these transfer boxes degrades the light from the projector.

Moviestuff or Roger Evans has made two system that are better alternatives:
http://www.afterimagephoto.tv/products.html

Check the site.

[MovieStuff]

Hi!

Actually, you can try buying a really large (6 inch or so) Bosch and Lomb magnifyning glass and use it as a condenser lens. This will allow you to look right at the film without using any kind of screen. I've seen some 16mm telecines that did this and the image quality was pretty damned good, considering how cheap the condensor lens was. You'll also need a first surface mirror to correct the image, otherwise it will be backwards. Be careful and use some ND to reduce the brightness. The WorkPrinter and CineMate have reflective diffusion filters that can be inserted; otherwise, you'll need to do something about the hot spot you'll get.

Short of this elaboration, I would suggest using Epson Ink Jet Paper as a small screen. Use the paper numbered: S041062

It has no shine, has no grain and is pure white. Ideal for projection and copying off of. I've used it in the past and it works just great.

Roger Evans

[Alex]

If Epson finds out....I'll have Roger to thank for the price of their paper going up!

-Alex