8mm SMPTE or Similar Test Film Wanted - Even Just a Few Frames

[Richard Ivakitch]

Hi, does anyone have any 8mm SMPTE test film for sale? Just looking for a few frames to properly focus my scanner.

Thanks much!

[Joerg Polzfusz]

Hi!

SMTPE doesn’t sell/produce them anymore. The only known source is Wittner - but be seated before looking at the price tag!

https://www.wittnercinetec.com/epage.../Products/1054

[Richard Ivakitch]

WOW, you're not joking!! $$$$ Any other tricks to focus the scanner?

[Chip Gelmini]

I can provide a few frames of Derann's scope test reel in super 8 if that can help you. It might not be smpte exactly but if it works use it.

[Richard Ivakitch]

Hi Chip that would be great. I was just thinking too that I could print the SMPTE onto a mylar sheet and cut it to fit my scanner. I assume that would work as well. I'll PM you.

Thx

[Joerg Polzfusz]

You might also be able to use the „Startband“ (the leader with the numeric countdown - I forgot how it’s called in English) from commercial prints.

[Ed Gordon]

Hi Chip that would be great. I was just thinking too that I could print the SMPTE onto a mylar sheet and cut it to fit my scanner. I assume that would work as well. I'll PM you.

Thx

If you want to print something to help with focus, you can use this:

It is 16:9 ratio but if you cut the white space out, you can make one with the aspect ratio you need. If you want the original file, PM me with your email address and I will send it to you.

File specs:

Format :	PNG
Format/Info :	Portable Network Graphic
Compression :	Deflate
Width :	1 920 pixels
Height :	1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio :	16:9
Color space :	RGB
Bit depth :	8 bits
Compression mode :	Lossless
Stream size :	1.22 MiB (100%)

[Richard Ivakitch]

thanks for the ideas and pics everyone!