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KODAK KEYKODE NUMBERS. The Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers. KEYKODE Numbers. Human-readable key numbers Machine-readable KEYKODE numbers These numbers provide a unique address for every frame Used worldwide to save time and improve accuracy. KEYKODE Numbers – Human-readable.
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KODAK KEYKODE NUMBERS The Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers
KEYKODE Numbers • Human-readable key numbers • Machine-readable KEYKODE numbers • These numbers provide a unique address for every frame • Used worldwide to save time and improve accuracy
KEYKODE Numbers – Human-readable • Five Elements • Manufacturer’s code – K or E for Kodak • Film identification code • Prefix number • Footage count numbers • Zero-frame reference mark
35mm KEYKODE Numbers • Intermediate, mid-foot numbers • Useful for identifying very short scenes • Mid-foot key numbers are printed midway • between the main key numbers • Smaller font and +32
65mm KEYKODE Numbers • There are two intermediate-key numbers on 65mm • +40 perforations and +80 perforations
16mm KEYKODE Numbers • Same as 35mm except for the zero-frame reference dot • On 16mm it is above the film manufacturers’ letter
Digital Readout • Logging the original film: • a KEYKODE reader on the film processor or bench reader is required • a database is accurately created for all subsequent editing and negative matching
Digital Postproduction • KEYKODE technology has really made an impact in • digital postproduction: • Film is transferred on a telecine • KEYKODE Numbers are read and correlated with video time codes • Video and audio are digitized for nonlinear editing • An EDL is produced for the online auto conform
Edit Decision List (EDL) • Audio and video are • digitized for nonlinear • editing. • Editing system produces • an edit decision list - EDL
Negative Cutting and Conforming • KEYKODE numbers are printed directly from the camera original to the workprint • Neg cutters use these numbers to conform to the edited workprint
Summary • Film is transferred on a telecine • KEYKODE numbers are read and correlated • A database is created that can remain with the production throughout its life • Video and audio are digitized for nonlinear editing • An EDL is produced • KEYKODE numbers have brought film origination and electronic post production much closer together.
Conclusion • QUESTIONS?