AAton XTR User Manual - 6.3 Shooting Super16

of Super16 color negative 1-2 weeks prior to shooting. When orde-

ring Super16 black & white stocks, it is advised to contact your dis-

tributor a month in advance when possible.

6.2.4 Film Processing

It is always recommended to choose a film lab that has a certain le-

vel of experience handling Super16. Make sure of the services they

offer. 

When preparing your film to be processed, be sure that your camera

assistant has clearly indicated on the film cans and camera reports

that the exposed film is Super16.

6.3 SHOOTING SUPER16

One of the most important aspects of shooting Super16 is achieving the

full potential quality of the image. The best way to maximize image

quality is to reduce the amount of perceptible grain within the picture.

Factors such as film selection, exposure and processing techniques will af-

fect the graininess of the resulting image.

6.3.1 Selecting a Film Stock

Relatively speaking, the faster the stock, the more grain there will

be. Therefore, it is recommended to use stocks rated at 200 ASA

and below whenever possible.

6.3.2 Lenses

The characteristics of any given zoom lens, those which determine

image quality, contrast and sharpness, are most critical at wide angle

and wide open aperture. In order to achive the best image quality

and the greatest depth of field, favor the longer focal lengths and T

stops of 4 and above, when possible.

6.3.3 Lighting

It is recommended not to cut corners with your lighting package for

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