SMPTE 271

SMPTE 271 – Motion-Picture Film (16-mm) – Manufacturer-Printed Latent Image Identification Information (Revision of SMPTE 271-2002)

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the position and dimensions of machine-readable identification numbers. Thesenumbers are intended to be a machine-readable version of the latent image key number. This standard alsospecifies the encoding format to be used for these machine-readable numbers, as well as the area scannedand the spectral characteristics of the scanner.

1.2 This standard also specifies the position, dimensions, and content of human-readable identification (key)numbers for use on 16-mm motion-picture films intended for original photography or intermediate printingwhich also include the machine-readable key number described in 1.1. These numbers normally will beexposed onto the film at the time of manufacture.

1.3 This standard further specifies an area that may be used for optional manufacturer-specific film-typeidentification information.

1.4 This standard also specifies an area on the film which is not to be exposed by the film manufacturer, thusleaving it available for customer data recording.

Product Details

Published:

10/10/2008

Number of Pages:

12

File Size:

1 file , 210 KB