Kodak Module 9 9

Process ECP-2E Specifications 9-1

9PROCESS ECP-2E SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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.

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

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

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 Table9-1. These films can be processed directly with the

developer solution since they do not have a rem-jet backing

to remove.

film and is not drawn to scale.

This drawing illustrates only the relative layer arrangement of the

EXPOSING LIGHT

Safety Film Base

Blue-Sensitive Emulsion

Clear Gelatin Interlayer

Red-Sensitive Emulsion

Clear Gelatin Interlayer

Green-Sensitive Emulsion

Gel Protective Coat

F002_0252AC

Anti-Halation Dye Layer

Stubbing Layer

U-Coat

Conductive Anti-Static Layer

Scratch Resistant T-Coat W/Lube

4.7 Mil ESTAR Base