"Kinescope", print to film. Experience? at DVinfo.net

Dan Uneken · July 14th, 2004, 03:34 PM

Hi Folks,

Am preparing a budget for a feature to be shot on XL-1S (XL-2?), then after editing and color correcting to be printed on 35 mm film.
I have a quote for this 90 min film and it's a whopping 30.000 euros (say dollars for simplicity's sake) for the master.
Now this may very well be the price to be paid, but I would love to hear other people's experience.
I saw this US company on the web: http://www.digitalfilmgroup.com/ and they claim to be the best. Have asked for a quote there too. I need a very high quality result.
So anyone: any input from past experience?

Thanks very much!

Richard Alvarez · July 14th, 2004, 04:23 PM

I read a review last year, put the highest marks on a group in Switzerland... name escapes me. The price quote you received is a fair one.

Doug Turner · July 15th, 2004, 10:26 PM

Why are you printing to 35mm?

One copy of your film on 35mm?! It sure looks impressive, but if your film is picked up for distribution by a company, then they'll sort out (and pay for) the printing and advertising.

Jeff Donald · July 15th, 2004, 10:30 PM

The company Richard is referring to is Swiss Effects. I have had several clients use them and they had nothing but great comments and praise for them.

Dan Uneken · July 16th, 2004, 12:15 AM

That's great. Always best to have a recommendation. Thank you!

July 14th, 2004, 03:34 PM	#1
Dan Uneken Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 301	"Kinescope", print to film. Experience? Hi Folks, Am preparing a budget for a feature to be shot on XL-1S (XL-2?), then after editing and color correcting to be printed on 35 mm film. I have a quote for this 90 min film and it's a whopping 30.000 euros (say dollars for simplicity's sake) for the master. Now this may very well be the price to be paid, but I would love to hear other people's experience. I saw this US company on the web: http://www.digitalfilmgroup.com/ and they claim to be the best. Have asked for a quote there too. I need a very high quality result. So anyone: any input from past experience? Thanks very much! __________________ Film & TV locations & production Spain http://www.fotofilmvideo.com/

July 15th, 2004, 10:30 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The company Richard is referring to is Swiss Effects. I have had several clients use them and they had nothing but great comments and praise for them. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 16th, 2004, 12:15 AM	#5
Dan Uneken Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 301	That's great. Always best to have a recommendation. Thank you! __________________ Film & TV locations & production Spain http://www.fotofilmvideo.com/

July 14th, 2004, 04:23 PM	#2
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	I read a review last year, put the highest marks on a group in Switzerland... name escapes me. The price quote you received is a fair one.

July 15th, 2004, 10:26 PM	#3
Doug Turner Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 43	Why are you printing to 35mm? One copy of your film on 35mm?! It sure looks impressive, but if your film is picked up for distribution by a company, then they'll sort out (and pay for) the printing and advertising.