Comparison between standard-definition & hi-definition film scan of 16mm film

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This clip offers a comparison in picture quality between a standard-definition, interlaced film scan (at 720x480 pixel resolution) and a hi-definition, progressive film scan (at 2048x1556 pixel resolution). The same KPIX-TV 16mm positive reversal newsfilm footage from December 22nd 1971 was used for this demonstration, featuring sequences from the premiere of Dirty Harry at Loews Theater in San Francisco.

The screen has been split, with the left hand side featuring a Standard-definition (SD), interlaced capture and the right hand side featuring a Hi-definition (HD), progressive capture. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

Type of material
archival newsfilm
Duration
00:39
16mm color, co-magnetic sound film
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Date aired
12/22/1971
Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Identifier
TV-3
Views
8775

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