Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+

• Real-time 4K HDR film scanning for 35mm and 16mm film
• HDR+ image processing for ultra-wide dynamic range
• Supports both positive and negative film scanning
• Seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve for color grading and restoration
• Precision capstan-driven film handling system
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for fast data transfer

The Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is an advanced, state-of-the-art film scanner that offers high-quality digitization of 35mm and 16mm film with real-time 4K scanning capabilities. With the latest HDR+ technology, the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is specifically designed for professional film restoration, archival work, and post-production, making it an essential tool for film studios, museums, and broadcasters looking to preserve valuable film assets or restore cinematic content to its original brilliance.

The Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ offers real-time 4K scanning, ensuring that every detail of the film is captured with exceptional clarity and sharpness. This high-resolution scanning capability is essential for modern digital workflows, enabling editors and archivists to digitize films with incredible precision. The addition of HDR+ processing enhances this by capturing a broader dynamic range, providing deeper blacks and brighter highlights, which are critical for accurate film restoration.

One of the standout features of the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is its ability to process images using HDR+ technology. This enhanced dynamic range allows the scanner to capture more detail in the shadow and highlight areas of the film, ensuring that even old, deteriorated film stock can be restored with stunning detail and vibrant color accuracy. Whether scanning archival footage or contemporary film stock, the HDR+ processing ensures that the final digital output is rich in color and contrast.

Designed with versatility in mind, the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ supports both 35mm and 16mm film formats, making it suitable for a wide range of film scanning projects. The scanner can handle everything from feature films to short films and documentary footage, allowing professionals to digitize their film collections with ease. It supports both positive and negative film, providing flexibility for different film types and workflows.

The Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is designed to work seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve, one of the industry’s leading post-production and color grading software platforms. This tight integration allows users to scan and restore film directly into DaVinci Resolve, where they can access professional-grade color correction, restoration, and editing tools. This makes the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ a complete end-to-end solution for film digitization and restoration.

The scanner uses a capstan-driven film transport system to ensure smooth and precise film handling without risking damage to the film stock. This precision handling is crucial when working with fragile or aging film reels, as it ensures the film is transported safely through the scanner. The Cintel Scanner also features an optical pin registration system for perfect frame alignment during scanning, helping to eliminate jitter and produce stable, high-quality digital images.

For fast data transfer, the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ features Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, allowing large film files to be scanned and transferred quickly to your workstation. This high-speed connection is essential for working with 4K film scans and large HDR files, ensuring that post-production workflows remain efficient and smooth.

In addition to film digitization, the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is designed to meet the needs of professional film restoration projects. By capturing every detail from the original film stock, the scanner provides archivists and restoration specialists with the highest quality scans possible. This enables the recovery of lost details, the reduction of noise, and the overall improvement of film quality, making it ideal for restoring historic films or damaged footage.

The Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ is a professional-grade film scanner that combines the latest in HDR+ imaging technology with real-time 4K scanning and seamless software integration. Its versatility, precision, and performance make it the perfect tool for film studios, post-production houses, and archival institutions looking to digitize and preserve their film collections while maintaining the highest possible image quality. Whether working on contemporary projects or restoring decades-old footage, the Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ delivers exceptional results with every scan.

Dimensions:

• Width: 1180 mm (46.46 inches)
• Depth: 436 mm (17.16 inches)
• Height: 430 mm (16.93 inches)

Weight:

• 27.5 kg (60.63 lbs)

Power Requirements:

• Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Usage: 315W

Film Formats:

• Scanning Resolution: Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) and Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Supported Film Types:
  • 35mm (including silent, full frame, and academy formats)
  • 16mm (including super 16)

Scanning Speed:

• 30 frames per second (maximum for 35mm 4K resolution)
• 40 frames per second (maximum for 16mm 2K resolution)

Connections:

• Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s)
• 2 x 12G-SDI outputs (for Ultra HD and HD monitoring)
• HDMI output (for HD monitoring)
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports

Controls and Interface:

• Integrated DaVinci Resolve for direct film scanning
• Real-time HDR (High Dynamic Range) scanning capabilities

Light Source:

• Custom-designed RGB LED illumination system for HDR scanning
• Diffused light source to reduce scratches and dust during scanning

Supported Software:

• DaVinci Resolve Studio (included for color correction and film restoration)

Film Handling:

• Capable of scanning negative and positive film
• Supports optical audio scanning

Operating Conditions:

• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing