D-Observer Digital Table  (Cat. CINE3)

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.

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

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).

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.

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).

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 a 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 16/35 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.

•  RGB and video composite outputs are available for Beta primarily copy or VHS technical report.

 D-Observer HD3P (special version with 3 plates)

Designed for CinePost Production Geyer Cologne for daily

assembling and test report of positive and negative 16/35 film.   

· 800 lines resolution, component-RGB output with color, brightness and contrast control for DVD and Beta recording.

· Accurate inspection of positive as well negative 16/35 film with pressare marks - scratches - defects enhancement.

· Double digital film counter with feet-frames-meters 24/25fps timing displayed on composite output for technical report (Key-code input available)     

D-Archiver (Cat. CINE10) NEW

· Immediate high definition screenplay with moviola functions of 35mm-16mm-8mm-S8-9,5 Pathè film with possibility of an accurate ” edge to edge” film-inspection with grazing infrared light for enhancing scratches, flying spots, dust, syndromes or blemishes

· Adjustable sprocket for highly pitch retired films from the Archive .

· Perfect and gentle traction ensured by a PLC controlled brushless motor.

· Digital display for speed, feet and frames monitor.

· Large desk operating space for easy operator film cleaning/restoring actions. Wide range of splicers and accessories.

· Special LED strobe visible light diffuser for image steadiness, scratch reduction and colors control during acquisition.

· Special LED cold light source for flammable film safety.

· “EZ” Archive as operator optional PC software tool for drawing film analysis reports locating and describing (with text and images) all encountered defects.

The most versatile equipment for archiving process now     is also a Telecine & Scanner with the following features:

· Choice between different solutions from analogue component SDTV to    digital HDTV, 2K or  4K ;  b&w and colour file in RAW or 16 bit per channel Tiff (KAI sensors by Kodak).

· The resulting file is compatible with the most popular software on the market for compositing and archiving.

· The acquisition speed is adjustable between 4 and 30 fps depending by the set resolution.

· Easy the transition between the different  film-formats.

EZ Archive: Report Software Package

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

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.  

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

On option are available plates for 2000 and 3000 feet.

(Please consult our section under "Film splicers")