Sequence Settings for 2k Output (16mm Film Scans)

[moew98]

Hello,

I recently picked up a project to edit that was shot on 16mm film and am a bit confused when it comes to setting my sequence settings properly for the best output during export. The 16mm footage has been scanned and provided to me in one ProRes 4444 mov with a resolution of 2304 × 1712. If you play the footage you’ll notice the actual film scan is visible on the side along the footage. In premiere I wanted to create a sequence that will export 2k but crop out the film scan from around the actual footage. I wasn’t sure if scaling the footage would be the proper way to go or if adjusting the sequence would be the correct way.

A bit more context:

As stated before the entire mov file has a 2304 × 1712 resolution. I want to edit the film and export it in 2k. I’ve noticed if I set my sequence resolution to 1920 × 1152 the footage fits perfectly within the frame, cropping out the film scan. However this will export in HD not 2k. I made another sequence with the resolution set to 2048 × 1229. This time I’ve noticed the footage has some of the scan visible on both the top, bottom and left of the entire frame. I don’t want to cut off any of the actual footage frame if possible and I don’t think scaling will give me the best quality. What would be the proper approach to this situation. The footage itself is shot with a 1.66:1 aspect ratio. My end goal is to be able to set my sequence properly in order to export in 2k with the 1.66:1 aspect ratio and completely crop out any of the visible scan on the side of the film.

[Ann Bens]

Export to 2K? What resolution are you referring to?

Never use odd numbers: always use numbers that can be divided by 4.

[moew98]

Export a 2k quality video. So resulution 2048x1229 (1.66:1 aspect ratio)

[Ann Bens]

As I said before dont use odd numbers: 2048x1228 is your sequence setting.

Scale the footage to get rid of the edges.

[moew98]

Can you explain why I should not use odd numbers? And will scaling the footage reduce image quality at all?

[excited_Genie16B8]

2K DCI is either 2048 x 858 for Scope presentation, or 1998 x 1080 for Flat presentation.

I would set up a sequence matching one of those and adjust Scale and Position to make it work.