35mm/16mm negative film developing and scanning services

You can find explaination how to order development and scanning for 35mm and 16mm film to our company. Please check the process from delivery to receiving the data before placing your order.

List of services available by film size
How to order
Requests when shooting
About labels of exposed film cans
How to drop off exposed film
Developing process
Scanning
Regarding delivery of scanned data
Receiving scanned data
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

List of services available by film size

Our developing services cover the following processes. (As of October 2024)

Film developingFilm In / Out
Color negativeB/W negative/positiveColor positive(normal)Scanning[JP]Film recording[JP]
35mm◯◯◯◯◯
16mm◯◯◯◯✕
8mm[JP]◯
※		××◯
(Up to HD)		×

※8mm development is compatible with KODAK VISION3 Super8 7219, 7213, 7203 (not compatible with single 8/DS8)
◉Still film (including film with still spools replaced with movie film) is not supported
◉Reversal film development is not supported
◉65mm, 70mm film is not supported

≪Notice≫

Our sales staff will inform you of the fees and schedule for 35mm and 16mm developing and scanning.
First-time customers will need to register with us. Please be sure to contact us in advance using the reception form below.

Contact Form for Negative Film development

For details on our 8mm color negative development and HD scanning service and requests, please check the following link.[JP]

How to order

Requests when shooting

Please purchase raw film (new film) from film manufacturers.
We do not sell any raw stocks.

Please handle both raw stocks and exposed negatives with care before shooting. Not only exposure to light, but also vibration and shock can cause fogging (unintended exposure).
Also, 16mm spools are exposed to even a small amount of light, so do not load them during the day. Please handle them in a dark bag or darkroom when loading and unloading.

If any of the following issues occur during filming, adjustments will be required before development, so be sure to write them in the comments section of the can and contact our staff.

  • When rolling out (when the film has been fully wound)
  • When the film has shifted from the center into a cone shape
film which has shifted from the center into a cone shape

About labels of exposed film cans

Label is an important document that conveys information about the film taken and the development.
Please be sure to fill it out and attach it to the corresponding film can and submit it.

Regarding advance receipt of empty cans, black paper, and can label stickers (FAQ)
Click here for the label PDF data version (for printing)
Click here for a sample of the label

◉ If there are any insufficient details, we may contact you to confirm. Please note that we may not be able to meet your request within the normal delivery time.

How to drop off exposed film

Location of dropping off counter

The location for bringing in exposed negative film and HDD/SSDis the security room outside the Shinagawa Production Center. The security room is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Security room exterior
Shinagawa Production Center Security Room Location

[Dropping off counter]
Security room
Imagica Entertainment Media Services, Inc.
Shinagawa Production Center
3-13-6 Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Postal Code: 140-0002

Access to Shinagawa Production Center

When dropping off exposed films, please fill out the necessary information on the reception form.
Reception forms are available at the Security Office counter.

We also accept parcel delivery. If you would like to send it directly to the address below. (Please be careful when packing and stacking to avoid shocks.)

[Destination for parcel deliver]
To:PIC of film processing
Imagica Entertainment Media Services, Inc.
Osaka Production Center
1-8-14 Doshin, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0035
TEL：06-6353-2195

Film development reservation

Negative film development service requires a reservation. Please be sure to contact us in advance using the application form below.

Contact Form for Negative Film development

Developing process

The film you bring in will be developed at the Osaka Production Center.

Normal development and special development

Film is developed using a mixture of solutions, temperatures, and processes that follow the film
manufacturer's standards. We carry out the most appropriate development process for each type of film
color (color/monochrome), size (35mm/16mm), and type (negative/positive, etc.).

In addition, if there is a specification other than normal development on the front of the can, we can handle the special development listed below.

  • Special: Push processing... Processing that increases sensitivity by extending the time on the film or raising the temperature of the processing solution
  • Special: Pull processing... Processing that decreases sensitivity by extending the time on the film or lowering the temperature of the processing solution

Image of work delivery date

For inquiries regarding delivery dates, please contact our sales representatives directly.

Scanning

Scanning will be done from film that has been developed.
Click here[JP] for details on the scanners we own.

Data specifications

Our scanning service is based on full-size 10-bit log data. In addition, we can create data according to your needs as below.

ContentOptions
①Resoliton2K / 4K
②FPS23.98fps / 24.00fps / 25.00fps / 29.97fps / 30.00fps
③File typeDPX / ProRes4444 / ProRes422HQ

*The scanning range is from the top punch in the leader part of the film to the end.
*The negatives are separated into lab rolls* according to film type and development type, and multiple rolls are connected and scanned.
*Unless otherwise specified, the timecode will be set as metadata as 1h, 2h... in the order of the lab rolls, starting from the youngest.
* Lab roll: A roll of film about 1,500feet which made by splicing together multiple film rolls during the developing process.

Differences between full scan and overscan

  • Full size scan: A scan size that covers the range of an image captured with an aperture that includes 35mm and 16mm soundtracks.
  • Overscan: Scans an area that is wider than full size, including the top and bottom of the image and some of the perforations. (Example images are Scanity's 35mm and 16mm full size and overscan.)
Sample image * Slide to see the difference in scan range
35mm Full Scan 35mm Over Scan

Scan data capacity calculation

The data capacity per frame for 4K full size 10-bit log DPX is as follows. *For 2K international, calculate with 1/4.

  • 35mm 4 perforations (4096x3112) - 50Mb
  • 16mm (4096x2480) - 30Mb

Quick reference table for data capacity at 4k full size 　*For 2K, please calculate using 1/4 area ratio.

DPXProRes44444
(x0.166)		ProRes422HQ
(x0.109)
16mm 100 ft152 GB25 GB17 GB
16mm 400 ft610 GB101 GB67 GB
35mm 400 ft310 GB52 GB34 GB
35mm 1000 ft780 GB130 GB85 GB

Quick reference table for data capacity at 4k full size *For 2K, please calculate using 1/4 area ratio.
The data capacity of the HDD is approximately 80% of the capacity indicated on the product. *For example, for a 4 TB SSD, the capacity is 3.2 TB.

Regarding delivery of scanned data

If you would like to copy data to a HDD/SSD, please specify the file system that is compatible with your PC [NTFS for Windows, HFSJ or APFS for Mac].

We will handle the HDD/SSD we receive with the utmost care, but there is a possibility that data may be damaged or lost due to the material or unforeseen circumstances. We cannot be held responsible in such cases. Please bring in empty media whenever possible.

Receiving scanned data

Please ask our staff about how to receive the finished scanned data. Our staff will provide you with details, including if you choose to have us work on the data directly.

If you would like to receive the data by pickup, please contact our staff in advance and we will deliver it to you at the Material Management Center[JP] on the 2nd floor of the Takeshiba Media Studio between 10:00 and 18:00 on business days. (We can also deliver it to the guard room on the 1st floor at times other than the above. *Advance reservation required)

Access to Takeshiba Media Studio

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q: Can I buy film?

A: We do not sell film. Please contact Kodak LLC Entertainment Imaging Division or the Kodak Motion Picture Film Online Shop.

Kodak Motion Picture Film Online Shop[JP]

Q: Can I get film cans for film shooting?

A: Yes. If you request development services from us, we can provide them in advance. Once you have decided to shoot, please let us know the type and number of items you will need.

  • Empty cans (16mm spools / 16mm 100feet cans / 16mm 400feet cans / 35mm 400feet cans / 35mm 1000feet cans)
  • Dark bags
  • Label stickers

Q: Can I digitize using telecine?

A: Our telecine service has been discontinued. Please use our film scanning service.

Q: I want to produce a movie entirely through film flow, not scanning.

A: In addition to development, editing, optical (inserting titles and effects), audio re-recording (creating audio negatives), and other processes and techniques that differ from the digital production flow are required. Please consider having a meeting with our technical director.

Q: I would like to digitize and remaster classic films.

A: We provide not only film developing services, but also maintenance, restoration and archiving services . Please check our services page[JP] for details.

For inquiries about our film processing and restoration,

archiving services, please contact us using the contact form below.

Go to inquiry form