Abstract

Described herein is a processing apparatus, film scanner and associated method, such as a processing apparatus for processing motion picture film, comprising an identification module for identifying selected regions of one or more digital images or digital video clips of the film; and an image modification module configured to access or produce data; and modify at least one of the one or more digital images or the digital video clip so as to provide the data in at least one of the selected regions. Advantageously, the selected regions correspond to perforations in the film.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 27/34 - Indicating arrangements
• G11B 27/00 - EditingIndexingAddressingTiming or synchronisingMonitoringMeasuring tape travel
• H04N 5/253 - Picture signal generating by scanning motion picture films or slide opaques, e.g. for telecine
• H04N 9/11 - Scanning of colour motion picture films, e.g. for telecine

Abstract

Described herein is a film scanner, such as scanner for scanning motion picture film, the film scanner comprising one or more imaging devices configured to collect an image of an imaging area; and a transit system for producing relative motion of the film and the imaging device. Advantageously, at least one of the imaging devices comprises a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/93 - Regeneration of the television signal or of selected parts thereof
• H04N 5/253 - Picture signal generating by scanning motion picture films or slide opaques, e.g. for telecine
• H04N 1/195 - Scanning arrangements using multi-element arrays the array comprising a two-dimensional array
• H04N 1/387 - Composing, repositioning or otherwise modifying originals
• H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
• H04N 1/409 - Edge or detail enhancementNoise or error suppression

Abstract

Described herein is a processing apparatus, film scanner and associated method, such as a processing apparatus for processing motion picture film, comprising an identification module for identifying selected regions of one or more digital images or digital video clips of the film; and an image modification module configured to access or produce data; and modify at least one of the one or more digital images or the digital video clip so as to provide the data in at least one of the selected regions. Advantageously, the selected regions correspond to perforations in the film.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/253 - Picture signal generating by scanning motion picture films or slide opaques, e.g. for telecine
• H04N 9/11 - Scanning of colour motion picture films, e.g. for telecine

Abstract

Described herein is a film scanner, such as scanner for scanning motion picture film, the film scanner comprising one or more imaging devices configured to collect an image of an imaging area; and a transit system for producing relative motion of the film and the imaging device. Advantageously, at least one of the imaging devices comprises a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/253 - Picture signal generating by scanning motion picture films or slide opaques, e.g. for telecine
• H04N 1/195 - Scanning arrangements using multi-element arrays the array comprising a two-dimensional array
• H04N 3/38 - Scanning of motion picture films, e.g. for telecine with continuously moving film
• H04N 1/387 - Composing, repositioning or otherwise modifying originals
• H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof
• H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object

Abstract

An image carrier medium (5) comprising at least a first section (10) for use in determining film parameters and a further section (15) for storing material for display, the first section defining a plurality of portions of differing predetermined density (20a, 20b, 20c).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/89 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles
• G03D 13/00 - Processing apparatus or accessories therefor, not covered by groups