US5051835A
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Digital processing of theatrical film
Assignee: Paramount Pictures Corp
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Filing: 1989-11-01
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Granted: 1991-09-24
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Expires: 2009-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A system for processing images in digital format for use on theatrical film. Three digital cameras record RGB image components in a frame-by-frame basis. These components are stored and presented to an image processor for manipulation as may be desired. The image processor includes real time digital discs and color monitors for viewing processed images. Images thus processed may be returned to storage and recombined through printing in superposition using a film recorder.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. Bruehl
- 👤 Daniel R. Brewer
- 👤 Clifford C. Hay
- 👤 William H. Childers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:30
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/031; G11B27/034; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/46; H04N1/56; H04N9/00; H04N9/11; H04N9/79; G11B27/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for producing visual effects on theatrical film, comprising the steps of digitizing into multiple additive color images a theatrical quality film on a frame-by-frame basis; separately storing each additive color image in digitized form; separately processing for visual effects the additive color images in digitized form; separately storing the additive color images in digitized form; printing the processed and stored additive color images in superposition on theatrical film.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for producing visual effects on theatrical film, comprising the steps of digitizing into multiple additive color images a theatrical quality film on a frame-by-frame basis; separately storing each additive color image in digitized form; separately processing for visual effects the additive color images in digitized form; separately storing the additive color images in digitized form; printing the processed and stored additive color images in superposition on theatrical film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of digitizing theatrical quality film is accomplished at around 2,000×2,000 pixels per image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of storing processed multiple additive color images on real time digital discs and combining said stored images on a color monitor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-23 | 1995-03-25 | 1995-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-23 | 1999-03-25 | 1999-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-23 | 2003-03-25 | 2003-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |