FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
❯❯ STOCKS.
01 WHAT MOTION PICTURE FILM STOCK DO YOU PROCESS?
SILBERSALZ Cinelab runs Processing for ECN-2, Super 35mm, 35mm, Super 16mm, 16mm several times a week.
Please note: We are unable to process B&W, Tri-X Reversal, Kodachrome
02 DO YOU SELL MOTION PICTURE FILM STOCK?
Yes we do sell Film Stock!
We sell fresh KODAK VISION 3 Film Stock in the variations: 50D | 250D | 200T | 500T
You can buy them for:
8mm | 16mm | 35mm | 65mm
Different roll lengths are also available depending on your needs.
03 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STOCK TYPES?
Each film stock has its own unique advantages. To learn more about the specific qualities of each stock please refer to the library where you can download detailed descriptions.
❯❯ SHOOTING.
04 DO YOU PROVIDE A CAMERA TESTING SERVICE?
You can order a camera testing service by us or via the rental house you are using.
05 DO YOU WORK WITH COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS?
Every client and enquiry is important to us. From first time filmmakers, those who haven’t worked with film for some time, experienced award winning creatives and companies, libraries and private individuals who may have discovered long lost film. We don't choose our clients, they choose us.
We welcome all enquiries and if we can’t help we always try to recommend who can. Give us a call and we can talk about everything.
06 IF WE ARE IN A TIME CRUNCH CAN YOU DO OVERNIGHT OR WEEKEND PROCESSING?
Principally, yes. We are interested in working with you and helping you achieve the timeline you need to finish you project. Just contact us and we will be happy to inform you on how that works.
❯❯ LOGISTICS.
07 how can i send you my rolls?
You can send us your rolls via different couriers or drop them off in person at our lab in Berlin.
08 Do you provide a dailies service
Yes we do. We provide a dailies service where you receive scans in FULL HD MOV H.265 8BIT with a preview grade.
09 how do i receive my scanned files
Your files will be made available as a dropbox download. Alternatively we can send you a hard disk with the digital footage if you request it beforehand.
10 how do i get my NEGATIVES back?
We mail out film using couriers we trust. If you are in Berlin it is always possible to arrange a pick up date.
11 WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME?
We process twice a week. Give us a call and we can talk about your timing needs and create a timeline for your project.
12 CAN I TALK TO YOU IN MORE DETAIL?
Our Team is always available to chat with you and advise you on what film stock and services fit your project’s specific needs.
Just call or arrange an in person meeting via telephone +49 30 209 665 110
or email hi@cinelab.berlin
❯❯ PROCESSING.
13 HOW DO YOU PROCESS?
We process in-house with our state of the art processing machine that happens to be the most modern processing machine in Europe.
Our Photochemical/Film Laboratory team are highly experienced and dedicated.
14 DO YOU PROVIDE PUSH/PULL AND BLEACH-BYPASS PROCESSING?
Yes we do!
There are many photochemical techniques available that can create different looks and cool effects. These can be a cool way of helping implement your artistic vision.
We are more than happy to advise you on what would be best for your project!
15 WHAT IS PUSH/PULL PROCESSING?
Push and pull processing are developing techniques that can change the look of your film.
Push processing involves developing the film for a longer period of time and possibly at a higher temperature, effectively resulting in an overdevelopment of the film and compensating for underexposure in the camera.
Pull processing is the opposite; developing the film for a shorter period of time and possibly at a lower temperature, effectively decreasing the sensitivity of the film.
16 WHAT IS BLEACH BYPASS PROCESSING?
Bleach Bypass is atechnique where the processor is re-configured so that the film negative by-passes the bleach section. This retains the silver in the negative and results in a creative look that exhibits solid blacks and whites, strong shadows, de-saturated colours and a bronze hue to skin tones. Due to the time it takes to re-configure the processor before and after a Bleach Bypass run a surcharge is added.
17 Do you process 8mm/ super 8mm Film?
At the moment we do not yet process 8mm film stock.
❯❯ SCANNING.
18 WHAT ARE YOUR FILM AND DIGITAL DAILIES SERVICES?
We provide a bespoke Film and Digital Dailies Lab tailored to the scale and requirements of each and every job.
Next day rushes service provided complete with a full lab and scanning report, prepared by our experienced rushes team.
19 What type of scanner do you use?
We have three types of scanners available.
CINTEL: Scans in 4K for 35mm and 2K for 16mm.
ARRISCAN XT: Scans in 6K for 35mm and 4K for 16mm.
APOLLON: Scans in up to 14K for 35mm (for short-form projects only!)
20 WHAT SCANS AND DELIVERABLES ARE POSSIBLE??
We have an “Offline” and “Online” version.
OFFLINE: FULL HD MOV, H.265 8 BIT, preview grade, TC embedded, all takes, download delivery and online gallery
ONLINE: Resulotion depending on the scanner (see above), PRORES444 (12 BIT), RAW (16 BIT), DPX (16 BIT), FLAT, TC embedded, all or selected takes, download delivery
For more information please contact us.
21 Do you provide a grading service?
This depends. For Dailies we provide a preview grade.
Final grading is only available for short-form content.
❯❯ DIGITAL-FILM.DIGITAL.
22 What is DFD?
DFD stands for 'digital-film-digital'.
It is Cinelab’s analog intermediate process, where we transfer your digital movie file via ARRILASER on to celluloid film. We then process that film and scan it back to digital with an authentic film look applied to the source footage.23 Why is that desirable?
This process enables you to shoot digital and still receive an image which has that lovely film look.
For further details please call us.
❯❯ STudents.
24 how do we feel about working with film students?
We are super interested in working with film students! We know how it is to have a vision and a passion for film and love supporting young film makers and their work.
Feel free to check out previous work from film students we supported here:
25 are there any benefits for film students?
YES! We offer diverse discounts for film students.
Give us a call and we can chat about it in more detail.
26 what is the yca?
The YOUNG CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD is an award that we offer to film students or recent graduates. You apply with a concept and some work samples and if you win we will support your next film with 1.200m of film material, lab service and equipment.
For more information check out:
❯❯ GENERAL.
29 WHat are the costs of film material and processing?
A quote is always provided before work begins with us. Planning in advance is key. Our team is made up of different film professionals who are highly skilled in production of analog films. They will be able to help you create an estimate of costs.
30 IS THERE A MINIMUM ORDER VALUE?
Yes, you have to order a minimum of 150€ in order to be able to work with us. This includes lab service fees and film material.
For students the minimum order value is 80€.
31 ARE ANY FILM SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE?
Yes! We have an office in BERLIN and in NRW so film subsidies can be applied for in these counties.
32 CAN I VISIT THE LAB TO SEE WHAT YOU DO?
Of course you can. We would be very happy to meet you and show you around our lab. Just send us an email or give us a call and we can set a date.
33 how to i travel to you?
You can find detailed routes to our lab here:
34 IS THERE A WAY I CAN STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT YOU OFFER?
You can subscribe to our newsletter to keep informed with any new developments in terms of lab services, products or meet-ups.
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27 WHAT DOES “GREEN CINELAB” STAND FOR?
Green Cinelab stands for our work ethos in relation to sustainability. We are not 100% there yet but we are continuing to work on becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
28 WHAT DO WE ALREADY DO?
We have certain standards that we voluntarily uphold in our lab. For example we recycle all of our used chemistry as well as all the metal cans, cartridges and film cores.
To read more about our Green Cinelab feel free to visit this page:
