were used to determine the typical resolution of theatrical release prints and answer prints in normal operation, utilizing existing state-of-the-art 35mm film, processing, printing, and projection.
The prints were projected in six movie theaters in various countries, and a panel of experts made the assessments of the projected images using a well defined formula. The results are as follows:
35mm RESOLUTION
Measurement Lines
Answer Print MTF 1400
Release Print MTF 1000
Theatre Highest Assessment 875
Theatre Average Assessment 750
Conclusion
As the study indicates, perceived differences between HD and 35mm film are quickly disappearing. Notice I use the word “perceived.” This is important because we are not shooting a movie for laboratory study, but