KODAK KEYKODE NUMBERS The Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers KEYKODE Numbers Human-readable key numbers Machine-readable KEYKODE numbers These numbers provide a unique address for every frame Used worldwide to save time and improve accuracy KEYKODE Numbers Human-readable Five Elements 1.Manufacturers code K or E for Kodak 2.Film identification code 3.Prefix number 4.Footage count numbers 5.Zero-frame reference mark KEYKODE Numbers Machine-readable Barcode Detail 35mm KEYKODE Numbers Intermediate, mid-foot numbers Useful for identifying very short scenes Mid-foot key numbers are printed midway between the main key numbers Smaller font and +32 65mm KEYKODE Numbers There are two intermediate-key numbers on 65mm +40 perforations and +80 perforations 16mm KEYKODE Numbers Same as 35mm except for the zero-frame reference dot On 16mm it is above the film manufacturers letter Digital Readout Logging the original film: a KEYKODE reader on the film processor or bench reader is required a database is accurately created for all subsequent editing and negative matching Digital Postproduction KEYKODE technology has really made an impact in digital postproduction: Film is transferred on a telecine KEYKODE Numbers are read and correlated with video time codes Video and audio are digitized for nonlinear editing An EDL is produced for the online auto conform KEYKODE Numbers and Time Code Edit Decision List (EDL) Audio and video are digitized for nonlinear editing. Editing system produces an edit decision list - EDL Edit Decision List (EDL) Film Cut List Source Time CodeRecord Time CodeClipManPrefStartEnd 04:36:03:0004:36:25:1001:00:00:0001:00:23:101KA :35:51:2504:36:03:0001:00:23:1001:00:34:152KA :35:39:2004:35:51:2501:00:34:1501:00:46:203KL :35:25:1504:35:39:2001:00:46:2001:01:00:254KL :35:13:2504:35:25:1501:01:00:2501:01:12:155KA Edit Decision List (EDL) Film Cut List Edit Decision List (EDL)Film Cut List Source Time CodeRecord Time CodeClipManPrefStartEnd 04:36:03:0004:36:25:1001:00:00:0001:00:23:101KA :35:51:2504:36:03:0001:00:23:1001:00:34:152KA :35:39:2004:35:51:2501:00:34:1501:00:46:203KL :35:25:1504:35:39:2001:00:46:2001:01:00:254KL :35:13:2504:35:25:1501:01:00:2501:01:12:155KA Negative Cutting and Conforming KEYKODE numbers are printed directly from the camera original to the workprint Neg cutters use these numbers to conform to the edited workprint Summary Film is transferred on a telecine KEYKODE numbers are read and correlated A database is created that can remain with the production throughout its life Video and audio are digitized for nonlinear editing An EDL is produced KEYKODE numbers have brought film origination and electronic post production much closer together. Conclusion QUESTIONS?