Quality Inspection Tables

 

D-Observer Digital Table  (Cat. CINE3) base model

D-Observer has been specifically designed for film laboratories, film archives and in general film companies which need to check the total quality of the film in all its parts.

The standard model perfectly runs for film 35mm and 16mm (also special format: Cinemascope, Super 16 and 35mm3P), positive and negative film. D-Observer can be easily upgraded to handle archive film like 28mm, 9,5 Pathé, 8mm and Super 8, maintaining for these formats the same performances.

Its adjustable-pitch sprocket, safeguards any standard and short pitched perforations, up to the most retired ones from the archive.

In any case the film is always automatically pre-tensioned before starting and its integrated technology protects the film from any tension damage.

A checking-speed selector grants three adjustable constant speeds for each direction.

The standard setting (12FPS-24FPS-150FPS) can be easily changed by the operator directly from the setting menu on the keyboard.

An easy and ergonomic control knob enables the operator to run the film in either direction with variable speed from 0 up to 200 FPS maintaining always the same tension during all the operations.

The CPU controlled transport allows the operator to choose the right and preset film transport behaviour with a button pression only: smooth and progressive for negative film, prompt and fast for positive (8 different pre-set modes are available).

The digital counter measures in real time the film length in feet, frames, meters, fps and elapsed time at 24 or 25 fps and the operator can locate a certain frame simply digiting its foot and frame references on the keyboard.

The large inspection area and the incorporated viewer allow an easy film handling and comfortable space for all needed instruments.

A wide choice of accessories increases the use of this very versatile equipment (see “D-Observer Accessories”).

 

D-Observer FSC Version (Cat. CINE 7)

The versatile moviola for film inspection with digital performances for any cine post-production necessity

  • All the features of the D-Observer Digital Table (Cat. CINE3) are included in this special version, additionally equipped with a video strobo system for increasing its performances and in order to use it like a moviola for both positive and negative film.

  • The video strobo system allows the operator to see the image stable and without flickering at any speed, to enlarge details in real time during projection and to freeze them into the monitor screen.

  • The development and accuracy of analogue and digital sound tracks, the steadiness of the printed image, the quality of the scene area and the perforations integrity, can be easily and accurately checked.

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All film area is displayed on the monitor screen with possibility to zoom and crop details such as digital and analogue tracks.

The analog optical reader 16/35mm reproduces the sound track in perfect synchronization with the image.

While running a negative film, it is possible to easily invert the image into positive on the monitor and also, optionally, to adjust the RGB colours to enhance useful details during the quality inspection and film restoration.

Example of negative (on the left) inverted (on the right) with a special colour enhancement in order to see any "pressure mark" present on high sensitive film.

FSC shows each of the 25 fps of the running film either from the colour CCD or from the SF Optical Unit (Cat. PH116-C). Furthermore, with the optional SF Optical Unit (Cat. PH116-C) scratches of any size, snow dots and any kind of fault small blemishes (acetic syndrome included) are immediately enhanced to be easily detected and restored on both positive and negative film. The infrared light illuminates the selected frame eliminating the printed latent image for a more accurate inspection and an easier restoration.

Examples of scratch and acetic syndrome as normally appear on the monitor screen (image on the left) and after the infrared vision enhancement (image on the right).

The video output can be recorded, with proper optional devices, into DVD or VHS (pal resolution) supports, in colour or B/W, from positive or negative film.

The well made solid mechanic and electronic construction of the D-Observer Digital Table does not require any periodic maintenance and consumables.

A wide choice of accessories increases the use of this very versatile equipment.

 

D-Observer FSC HDT Version (CINE8)

· All the features of the D-Observer Digital Table (Cat. CINE3) are included in this version, additionally equipped with a RGB high definition video stroboscope system. LED pulsed light and high resolution 3CCD camera ensures  bright image ideal for a complete “edge to edge” film quality inspection at any running speed.

 · The RGB high definition output is displayed on a high definition 19” monitor with the analogue sound synchronized .

 · The Camera can be easily adapted for Positive as well Negative films. Brightness, Saturation, RGB colours can be enhanced to better identify possibile faults during the quality inspection and film restoration as well for a primary copy on VHS.

 · Running film frames are simultaneously replayed on the monitor either from the color 3CCD and by the optional infrared camera to identify scratches of any size, snow dots and any kind of fault small blemishes (vinegar syndrome included).

 · The accuracy of analog and digital sound tracks processing, the steadiness of the printed image, the quality of the scene area as well the perforations integrity, can be easily and accurately checked.  

 · The stroboscope and the cameras are easly settable for any film format and a zoom function permits to enlarge any film detail for a better faults identification.

 

EZ Archive Software (CINE SW)

EZ ARCHIVE is a special optional software that can be used in conjunction with the D-Observer (CINE7 or CINE8), the RGB Video Colour Corrector (CINE 8-1) and a computer. Its main purpose is the editing of a report during the film analysis phase.
Its simple interface gives to the operator the possibility to describe quickly and easily any encountered defect in order to get a final report as quick reference of the film state.
The Video Acquisition Optional Module can help in adding more value to the analysis made on the film roll allowing the operator to store digitally an image of any encountered problem.

 

 

D-Observer FSC Version Accessories
SF Scratch Finder Optical Unit (Cat. PH116-C)

  • Infrared emission at 950nM.

  • Video-Analog output.

The SF Optical Unit (Cat. PH116-C) is a special CCD camera with an infrared light that enhances any film surface fault showing it clearly on the monitor screen during processing.

 

Microscope film vision system (CAT.CINE6-3)

This special accessory enlarges onto the monitor screen the operative area maintaining free both hands for an easy use. A special IR camera enhances the faults on the film surface otherwise roughly invisible.

RGB Video colour corrector (CINE8-1) 

This special accessory allows an easy and accurate RGB, White and Black level correction.

A digital display on the remote panel control shows the operator the value of each single channel correction. Provided with component output for recording necessities.

 

 

Adapter for handling special film-formats

D-Observer can be easily upgraded to handle other archive or special formats:

  • 9.5 Pathé

  • 8 mm

  • Super 8

 

The upgrading Kit for each format includes the special sprocket and the under-plate spacer. The reels are universal format type and the standard electronic counter/display can be fitted for all these formats.

The widest choice of cinema splicers is available for all LABS-CINEMA-ARCHIVE formats and uses.

(Please consult our section under "Film splicers")
 

 

D-Archiver  (Cat. CINE10-A)

The bridge connecting Analog and Digital for Film-Restoration

 

All in One Solution for Film Archival

· Film Inspection Table

· Film Restoring Table

· Moviola & Splicing Table

· Scanning with variable resolutions up to 2K

Suitable for all 35mm and 16mm film formats, upgradable for  9,5 Pathè, 8mm and Super8.

The new complete “Minilab” for the Restoration and Archival  Process developed for any  old, shrunken, brittle or warped film.

Smooth, gentle and precise transport (digitally driven, not pin registered) for a perfect passage and steadiness even with very old, damaged brittle and shrunken film.

 

 

 

 

Captures 7,5 fps (16BIT) at 2K resolution in RAW format, 25 fps at HD resolution 1920x1080 (increases speed while decreasing resolution).

Exclusive combination of a special dry gate, a constantly controlled tension and a high focal depth to centre focus even with extremely warped film.

 

 

 

 

The Infrared Scratch Detector enhances scratches and defects on the film surface showing it clearly on the monitor screen.

 

 

 

A PTR set cleans the film before the acquisition and the diffused Led-Light ensures an optical concealment of any remaining dust, debris, lint and scratches.

These innovative solutions give the advantage of a cleaning treatment of the film close to wet printing without the chemicals.

 

 

 

The special optical reader allows an excellent reproduction of sound even from film in very poor condition.

 

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

 Film Format: 16mm and 35mm B/W and Color (8mm, Super8 and 9,5 Pathè on option)                                          

Imaging Device: 1/2” CCD

Illumination: Ultrabright LED Array

Transport: Brushless PLC driver motors

Registration Pitch: adjustable control on sprocket for film shrinkage

Resolution: up to 2K (2048x2048) variable and freely adaptable lower resolutions

Bit depth: 16 BIT

Frame Rate: 7,5 FPS at full resolution (16 BIT) Higher Speed at smaller resolutions

Data Formats: RAW, DPX, Tiff

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D-Archiver HD ANALOGUE (CAT. CINE10)

 

The D-Archiver HD ANALOGUE version is part of the D-Archiver equipment family. It is more focussed into the pure quality checking environment. The 16/35 film handling equipment is equal to the digital version but is equipped, in this version, with an HD analogue camera that, without any computer equipment, gives a full HD film vision on a 24 inches LCD display. A software is, anyway, provided for helping the operator in freely customise the camera colour profiling for perfectly matching any film mask change eventually required.

 

DArchiver HD ANALOGUE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Film Format: 16mm and 35mm B/W and Color                                          

Imaging Device: 2/3" CMOS 1920*1080 16:9 sensor

Illumination: Ultrabright LED Array

Transport: Brushless PLC driver motors

Registration Pitch: adjustable control on sprocket for film shrinkage

Resolution: 1100 TV lines

Bit depth: 12 BIT

Frame Rate: up to 40 fps

Output Signals: HDSDI interlaced, SDI, CVBS, analog RGB/HV progressive or Y/B-Y/R-Y interlaced

          Dual Link progressive HDSDI

 

16mm Film Formats:

16mm B/W Negative Film

16mm B/W Reversibile Film

16mm B/W Print Film

16mm Color Negative

16mm Color Reversibile Film

16mm Print Film

S16mm all formats

16mm comopt (composit optical print) sound

35mm Film Formats:

35mm B/W Negative Film

35mm B/W Reversibile Film

35mm B/W Print Film

35mm Color Negative

35mm Color Reversibile Film

35mm Print Film

FA 35mm all formats

35mm 2,3,4 perf. Operation

35mm Academy 4perf. With comopt (composit optical print) sound

35mm comopt (composit optical print) sound

 

  

 

 

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