Printing System

ECN-2 Color Negative Processor

MODERN uses the latest FILMLAB Film Processor to process 35mm, 16mm and Super 16mm color negatives, in a speed cycle of more than 4000 feet per hour; the processor can be used for Skip Bleach Processing and Push or Pull Processing. The processor is made of high quality materials. All film racks are fully submerged throughout the entire wet section. The minimization of oxidation and chemical crystalisation and its free of dust on the top rollers provide the best condition for processing negatives.

The supplement system of chemicals follows the guidelines of Kodak H-24 film developing brochure as the model, providing punctual chemical replacement timetable, and maintaining the cleanliness and freshness of the chemical tank. The color negatives process in the well-circulated atmosphere, with controlled temperature and humidity and central air-conditional system; it minimizes the inherent dust problem.

The lab technicians follow the strict guidelines to examine the negatives, then use PTR and supersonic environmental-friendly CF-8200 cleaner to clean the films. Color negative processor comes with an automatic back-up battery supply, avoiding sudden electronic shortage or interruption. MODERN is very proud of the consistent maintenance of its machine, its chemicals, its air and water control facilities.

ECP-2D Print Processor

MODERN uses Filmlab film processor to process 35mm and 16mm color print films, with the speed cycle of 12,000 feet per hour; it can also be used for Skip Bleach Processing. The machine can produce 10 prints a day during working hours. With six work-day week, the quantity can be increased upon request. The color print processor produces in the well-circulated atmosphere, with controlled temperature and humidity, central air-conditional system and 24 hours surveillance system. Lab technicians use Viewmaster Mark II to examine the print, then use PTR to clean the film.

Black-and-White Film Processor

MODERN invests in Research and Development and designs its own Black-and-White film processor. The processor runs in the speed cycle of 2400 feet per hour; it can process the 35mm and 16mm title films, analog sound recording films, Dolby SRD sound recording films, Sony SDDS sound recording films, Black-and-White print films, Black-and-White negatives, Black-and-White Intermediate Films.

The following is the list of Kodak film stocks:

5363 / 7363：Black-and-White Title Film
High Contrast Positive Film II

2378 / 3378：Sound Recording Film
High Contrast EXR Black-and-White Polyester Film

2302 / 3302：Black-and-White Print Film
Refined High Resolution Polyester Print Film

5231 / 7231：PLUS-X Black-and-White Negative
Low speed Black-and-White Negative

5222 / 7222：DOUBLE-X Black-and-White Negative
High speed Black-and-White Negative

5234 / 7234：Black-and-White Intermediate Film
Fine Grain Duplicating Panchromatic Negative Film

5366 / 7366：Black-and-White Intermediate Film
Fine Grain Duplicating Positive Film

Black-and-White Processor is made of high quality materials. All film racks are fully submerged throughout the entire wet section. The minimization of oxidation provides the best condition for processing Black-and-White negatives.

The Processor provides a dry, acid-free and transparent environment, a far improvement from the previous misty situation. When processing, the clear environment thus improves the quality of sound, reveals Black-and-White in rich details and displays the superb quality. As a result, any kind of film, especially title films and sound recording films, will render the exceptional results through this processor.

CF-8200 Supersonic Environmental Film Cleaning Machine

MODERN acknowledges the health condition of colleagues and the environmental policy implemented by government. Therefore, against the financial concerns, they choose to use a more expensive 3MTM NovecTM Engineered Fluid HFE-8200.

HFE-8200 is intended to replace the illegal, toxic and polluted 1,1,1-trichloroethane and perchloroethylene in many film cleaning applications. Most importantly, it has excellent compatibility with film substrates; it will have a minimal damage on the environment; it doesn't cause chemical reactions and doesn't harm human' s bodies. It is an ideal film cleaning solvent. Novec 8200 is listed as a Clean Air Solvent by California' s South Coast Air Quality Management District. Furthermore, it has been excluded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the basis that this compound has negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation.

America company Lipsner-Smith has designed their newest film cleaning machine, the CF-8200, to optimize system performance with Novec 8200 fluid. The combination of both can dramatically enhance the performance of solvent, and provide exceptional cleaning results, which is safe and effective.

BHP High Speed Dry Printer

BHP high speed dry printer takes after the professional design of Bell & Howell, with high speed bi-directional film transport system. It prints S16mm,16mm and 35mm films, with a speed up to maximum 960 feet per minute. The machine can load up til 4000 feet, and produces high efficiency, high quality and high quantity film prints. Its stable printing quality ensures the safety of the negatives and the efficiency of the printing. Its features of simplified film threading path and high speed bi-directional film transport system provide high quality film printing. It also provides accurate duplicate quality of intermediate films.

BHP Printer includes the BHP additive color light source incorporating the high speed BHP Electronic Light Valves. It can render the optical effects (fade-in / fade-out and dissolve) smooth and accurate. There are two kinds of sound heads: MONO/SR in analog; SR-D/SDDS/DTS in digital.

The Printer Control System is microprocessor based and provides for electronic storage of color fade and frame count cue data. Control tape data may be accessed either through the standard BHP photo-electric tape reader from standard BHP/ Bell & Howell printer control tapes, Electronic Light Valve “trim” settings, Electronic Fader curve selection, and a variety of printer setup functions may be quickly and accurately made at the Printer Control System.

Two sets of bulbs control the sound exposure: Standard Digital and Analog Sound Printing Heads. On digital track, two buttons control the brightness of the bulbs; each controls SR-D and SDDS voltage. This results in more accuracy in exposure and in turn creates more accurate audio signals.