Think Smart offers state-of-the-art post-production facilities for both Film and Television projects. The fulsome automated state of the art film lab, processes both colour and black & white films. The A/C, dust-free lab is equipped with the high-tech submerge processors and the latest BHP printers with wet gate. Our modern network is amplified by the know-how of technicians with remarkable industry familiarity. The facility's services include Negative Processing, Rush Printing, Dupe Negative, Inter-positives, Negative Cutting and Release Printing. The support is extended from ultrasonic cleaning to coating. Our consummate services and technological potential make us one of the outstanding post-production labs in India . To meet the outlook of our demanding clients, we have installed modern machines that produce output corresponding to international benchmarks
Processing: Picture Negative Processing - 3000 feet per hour. Sound Negative Processing - 3000 feet per hour. Black & White Picture Processing -3000 feet per hour . Positive Processing (Print Processing); Four machines 12000 feet per hour per machine
Printing: One Wet Printing machine 120/180 feet per minute . Two Dry Printing machines - Capacity of the first machine 120, 180, 240, 480 feet per minute. Capacity of the second machine 120, 180, 240, 480, 960 feet per minute.
To assess output quality, a provision has been made for filmmakers with a fully equipped Inspection Station and a Preview Theatre. To be able to study the rushes just hours after shooting is a great convenience for filmmakers, creating more time and thereby enhancing the scope for creative flexibility.
The overarching concern of our work regime is to accord the greatest care to your negatives. The staff is conscious of the fact that the darkened strips in their care encapsulate the most glowing statements of human genius.
Services: 1. Comprehensive processing and printing services including. Colour Negative Processing (16mm & 35mm) . Sound Negative Processing (16mm & 35mm). Rushes (35mm). Intermediate Negative (35mm). Intermediate Positive (35mm). Liquid Gate Printing (35mm). Colour Positive Processing (35mm). B & W Release Prints (35mm) 2. Colour Grabbing, 3. Ultrasonic Cleaning, 4. 3M Photoguard Coating, 5. Negative Cutting Rooms, 6. Steenbeck Editing,7. Projection Room.
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Processor : Only laboratory in the country equipped with Filmlab processors, based on proprietary award winning technologies. Unique features include submerged processing of film and computer controlled processing with dust-free, air-conditioned processing area. The only facility to use deionised water for preparation and wash in compliance with Kodak's stringent processing standards.
Printers: BHP printers equipped for high quality dissolves, fades and AB printing. Capable of handling all sound formats including Mono, Stereo, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, DTS & SDDS.
Coating Machine: Films are coated with a film protector (3M Photoguard), which gives them flexibility & glass-like protection against base scratches, fingerprints, dust, dirt & static.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine: With the facility to clean the Negative in liquid for making quality prints and film to tape transfers.
Colour Master: Grading is done on Colour Master Analyser capable of 24 FPS playback and equipped with a stable halogen light source. Only laboratory in the country with an integrated negative preparation (tape punch) system for quick changes in timing on Colour Master.
Inspection Station: Only laboratory in the country equipped with high-speed inspection station for checking picture & sound of release prints.
Support Service: Comprehensive support facilities under one roof including cutting tables, Steenbeck editing, temperature controlled storage & a preview theatre. Only laboratory in the country with Excalibur software for negative cutting.
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