Motion picture film stock: Reala 500D - film equivalent?

[marco_buonocore]

Right,

 

I'll preface this by saying that I don't have a heck of a good idea

what I'm looking at when I'm comparing curves, spectral sensitivity,

and all the tech. information supplied with films.

 

What I'm after is a film stock (for 35mm, 120 or 4x5) that most

resembles the qualities of Fuji's Reala 500D motion picture film.

Looking through the PDF's, the graphs for Superia 1600 seemed

closest, although the cyan layer seems more on the blue side (perhaps

filters could help me out here?) Would other's agree with this, or

am I way off?

 

The reason I'm asking, is that in watching a few films where I

enjoyed the look and feel of the way it was shot, the Reala 500D

popped up a number of times. In one memorable instance, shot under a

lot of sodium vapour and other natural lighting, and pushed a stop or

two. I'd like to mimic this look as much as possible, and would

appreciate anyone's ideas on the matter.

 

Thanks,

[igord]

The look of the motion film depends very much on printing. You exspose accurately the negative and then print down, apply colour balance, use or not bleaching etc. Lighting and using filters/gels are mastered perfectly IMHO in the motion picture industry. I think the best for you is to shoot the regular film and try to get the look in PS after scanning.

[bill_tuthill]

Did you also compare the NPH and NPZ datasheets? Those are Fuji's

high quality still films closest to 500 speed (320/400 and 640/800

respectively). I have trouble interpreting cinema film datasheets,

although I like the idea of graphing RMS grain versus density.

[steven_clark]

And there is a still film called Superia Reala. Who knows what it would look like pushed a couple stops?

[marco_buonocore]

Igor,

 

I have a feeling your on the right track. When I'm on set, I marvel at the grips and gaffers and camera work. It's very inspiring - if only I could put together such a budget!

 

But back on track - I realize there's a great deal of post production work involved, and PS would be how I'd do it. But, it certainly helps to be on the right track to begin with.

 

I guess I should have mentioned, the film in question that I recently re-watched was "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." I loved how it was all hand held, natural lighting. Can you imagine? From what I can gather, the DP lit the set instead of the actors, and let it flow from there.

 

Thanks all...

[david_jones15]

You can get 35mm Motion picture stock ready to shoot in your still camera from RGB color labs in Hollywood Ca. Although I don't know if they offer Fuji stock.

[bill_tuthill]

How can mere mortals get motion picture stock developed and printed

after buying a roll from RGB in Hollywood? I'm itching to try

Vision 500T, whose datasheet says develop ECN-2.