A Videotape Editing System for Film Post-Production

Abstract

For more than 25 years, attempts have been made to make use of videotape in editing of motion-picture film. One of the major obstacles has been the differences in frame rates between videotape and motion pictures. A new system has been developed that carries out the necessary frame-rate conversions with only a few minor changes to established laboratory procedures. Color positive or negative film material can be transferred to a videocassette work print. The software is designed to edit to 2-in or 1-in videotape for a television release, or to conform the film directly after the off-line editing is completed.