This module contains specifications describing continuous machine processing of Kodak color print films. The following modules are also used in conjunction with Process ECP-2E. Process ECP-2E differs from Process ECP-2D in that there is no first fix or sound application.
Module 10 | Effects of Mechanical and Chemical |
| Variations in Process ECP-2E |
Module 1 | Process Control |
Module 2 | Equipment and Procedures |
Module 3 | Analytical Procedures (for Chemical |
| Analyses) |
Module 4 | Reagent Preparation Procedures (for |
| Chemical Analyses) |
Module 5 | Chemical Recovery Procedures |
Module 6 | Environmental Aspects |
FILMS AND PROCESS SEQUENCE
Designated Films
KODAK VISION Color Print Film / 2383
Performance Characteristics and Applications: This film is designed for making projection-contrast prints from camera-original color negatives, duplicate negatives, and internegatives made from color reversal originals. Film 2383 has an ESTAR Safety Base.
For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2383.
KODAK VISION Premier Color Print Film / 2393
Performance Characteristics and Applications: Like its counterpart KODAK VISION Color Print Film, VISION Premier Color Print Film is coated on a polyester base without rem-jet, for a cleaner process and cleaner screen images. The upper tone scale of VISION Premier Color Print Film is significantly higher in density than KODAK VISION Color Print Film, so shadows are deeper, colors are more vivid, and the image snaps and sizzles on the screen. The toe areas of the sensitometric curves are matched more closely, producing more neutral highlights on projection. Cinematographers can be more creative with lighting and exposure, and still see remarkable results.
For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2393.
KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395
Performance Characteristics and Applications: KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395 is specifically designed for making low-contrast contact or optical prints from camera-original negatives, duplicate negatives, and internegatives. This film has been optimized to produce low contrast positive images that closely match the dynamic range of telecine transfer mediums to produce excellent video images.
Film 2395 / 3395 is coated on a new ESTAR Base featuring proprietary Kodak technology that replaces rem-jet with process-surviving, anti-static layer, and scratch- resistant backing layer. This film has an efficient antihalation layer under the emulsion layers, using patented solid particle dyes that are decolorized and removed during processing.
For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2395.
Film Structure
KODAK VISION Color Print Film / 2383, KODAK VISION Premier Color Print Film / 2393 and KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395 are multi-layer films with incorporated-color couplers. Figure 9-1,is a diagram of the film structure.
Figure 9-1
Cross Section of Unprocessed Color Print Films
EXPOSING LIGHT
Gel Protective Coat
Green-Sensitive Emulsion
Clear Gelatin Interlayer
Red-Sensitive Emulsion
Clear Gelatin Interlayer
Blue-Sensitive Emulsion
Anti-Halation Dye Layer
Stubbing Layer
U-Coat
Safety Film Base
4.7 Mil ESTAR Base
U-Coat
Conductive Anti-Static Layer
Scratch Resistant T-Coat W/Lube
This drawing illustrates only the relative layer arrangement of the film and is not drawn to scale.
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The upper green-sensitive layer contains a colorless coupler that is converted to magenta dye during development, proportional to green-light exposure. The next emulsion layer is red-sensitive and contains a colorless coupler that forms a cyan dye, proportional to red exposure. The bottom emulsion layer is blue-sensitive, and contains a colorless coupler that forms a yellow dye, proportional to blue exposure.
The conductive anti-static layer and scratch resistant T-coat with lube are process surviving and retain their properties after processing.
KODAK VISION Color Print Films can be processed without a prebath and rem-jet removal and rinse, as indicated in Table 9-1.These films can be processed directly with the developer solution since they do not have a rem-jet backing to remove.
