Letter to the Editor: Re: “The Image Resolution of 35mm Cinema Film in Theatrical Presentation,”
SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal · 2004
The results reported in this paper give an inferior measurement of Visual Limiting Resolution of projected motion picture film due to the use of an inappropriate test target.When using the correct test target (an ISO test chart), the results are 30% higher.In addition, technology advances in digital intermediate systems continue to increase the on-screen resolution.At least 4000 pixels per line are required to reproduce the complete information content available on screen, using conventional film systems.