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| The Digital Intermediate
(or D.I.) process is the technique of posting film digitally, usually
before outputting to film as a final step. The film-originated project
is transferred to video or data (usually HD, 2K or even 4K) for
editing, Visual FX, titling, & color grading prior to it's final
output back to film. The obvious advantages of such a process are quality, control & flexibility. Unlike film finishing in a traditional lab sense, the color, contrast, & brightness of the image can be controlled separately, allowing for greater image control to create a desired look. Visual FX & titling can be consolidated onto one final tape or file, & there is no |
generational loss going straight back to
film negative. In a traditional laboratory finishing, the reproduction
of film elements to produce the final theatrical release prints
can be visually degrading, inconvenient & expensive. |
