EarlyFilm wrote:
> Scott Dorsey wrote:
>
>
> > I have been running variable area tracks on 7378 through the reversal
> > chemistry and getting pretty decent results.
>
> VA tracks don't mush up as fast as VD in direct positive.
>
> > A short film that I shot mostly on 7366 which was processed in
reversal
> > by A-1 can be seen this week at http://www.countgore.com/NewBlood.htm.
Note
> > that the transfer was done by pointing a video camera at the flatbed
> > and you're listening to the optical track, so don't expect the best
> > possible quality....
>
> Scott,
>
> You shot a flame on extremely slow ortho finegrain master positive stock
> which you had reversal processed?????
>
> I'm impressed, but how and why?
>
> Flames are hard enough to shoot and make look good with the faster
> stocks intended for camera.
>
> Estar base 3366 might be OK for projection, but the acetate base 7366
> stock tends to warp and/or cup under the heat of the projection lamp.
>
> A few years ago, the base in 7302 and 7366 were slightly different in
> chemistry and only the print stock resisted heat warp. I assume, but am
> not sure, if this is still the case.
>
> Earl.
Speaking of flames, I'd like the light in my equipment to be powered by
an anthracite-fueled fire.
