HDR (High Dymanic Range) Scans!
To be the best, we needed to evolve.
HDR scanning is our new standard for all scans. We flash each frame of film multiple times for more detail in the shadows, midtones and highlights. This blows away any other system in town
We are on the cutting edge of technology, the first 5k HDR system of its kind in Canada.
Thanks for supporting and helping us achieve this milestone!
... 5K & HDR scanning... so exciting for us!
- The Frame Discreet Team
Originally created by Cinematographer Justin Lovell as a means to transfer his own films being created on 8/16mm in 2003, we designed our own 2k scanner (nicknamed Belladonna) and now for 2015, we've acquired the extremely powerful 5k 8/16/35mm Lasergraphics Scanstation. A milestone for us which is capable of capturing more information than what is on the film itself.
Frame by frame razor sharp scanning, advanced color correction, and a cinematographer's eye are at the heart of what makes our film scans stand apart.
What’s all this about HDR? -
HDR (High Dynamic Range) scanning is our new Standard. It allows us to give you the best in image quality. Films that may have dark or bright scenes will benefit immensely. [more]
Der Glöckner Trailer and a note from filmmaker Berny Hi!
A nice note from our friend Berny Hi on his post-production process for Der Glöckner!!!
Check out the trailer!
Just got the film, Der Glöckner, back from the labs! The celluloid images turned out beautifully. It is [more]
Mike Shannon, before and after Colour Grade, Mask and No-Mask...
Our friend Mike Shannon brought us 3 film prints, this is just part of what we did...
Check out the comparisons below. Slide the bar to see the difference in a Super 8 mm print before [more]
Now Scanning in 5k!
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Until January 2, 2019, Frame Discreet is offering 15% off of the scanning of any new film stock purchased from us.
Contact us through this special link to pre-request your order.
Remember, this boxing week promotion will end January 2, 2019 !
Orders will be fulfilled for pickup beginning the first week of January.
*Discounted scanning for film purchased with this deal is valid for 1 year from purchase date.
Please keep your receipt and present to us to claim your discount at time of scanning.
Happy Holidays!
We will be closed from December 24th to January 1st.
Shipping times will be affected by Canada Post labour dispute.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) scanning is our new Standard. It allows us to give you the best in image quality. Films that may have dark or bright scenes will benefit immensely. Normally exposed images come out smoother and cleaner.
Because it has impressed us that much, HDR Scanning has become our new Standard Scanning Method. No one else in town has the specific bleeding edge technology we are using.
Why are we doing this?
Frame Discreet is quietly recognized as the only place to go if you want the best quality film scan. Image quality and truly reproducing what’s on the film is our number one goal.
Justin started this back in 2004 when he couldn’t find a place that could do a good enough scan to meet his standards as a Cinematographer. Since then we’ve grown dramatically and upgraded from Standard Definition to High Definition to 2k Flat Data scans to 5k scans… hand after hand pushing the envelope in Motion Picture Film Scanning.
Our newest upgrade – which has never before been offered for small format – HDR (High Dynamic Range) Scanning is notably one of our most exciting upgrades.
This improvement is significant enough to make it our new Standard.
Why is this important to me?
No one is perfect – and we see underexposed and overexposed film everyday. Our standard (NON-HDR) scanning techniques do an excellent job holding that detail.. but quite often images could benefit from a HDR Scan that can effectively dig and find buried information in the shadows and highlights.
How does it work?
High Dynamic range scanning is achieved by scanning each frame of film twice. Pass 1 exposes for the shadows, Pass 2 exposes for the highlights. The two images are combined giving an amazing dynamic range of detail.
This takes us twice as long – but the improvements are impressive enough that we just can’t help wanting to scan everything in HDR. Quality is our #1 priority.
As a balance to our hard costs for the upgrade and the extra time involved running the scanning at 1/2 speed, we should be charging double the NON-HDR rate. But we understand that budgets are tight and we want to make this an accessible option. As a happy medium we are doing the service at a 30% price difference.
If you wish to have a NON-HDR scan, no problem. We still offer this service as an economical option.
On below detail note the reduction of chunky colour noise in the highlights. This is cropped in on a 16mm frame on a flat scan.
We’ll be on limited hours Dec. 25th – Jan. 3rd, please call to arrange an appointment during that time.
Happy holidays!