What is cine film?

Cine film refers to analogue motion picture film that is used to capture moving images for television and movies. Cine film comes in different formats, with 8 mm and 16 mm being popular for home movies while 35 mm and 70 mm are widely used by professional filmmakers. Cine film can also be used for still images and can be shot using regular analogue cameras.

Kodak Vision3 and the now-defunct Fuji Eterna were some of the most popular cine films being used for photography. Nowadays brands such as Cinestill, Reflx Lab and Candido sell cine film that has had the remjet layer removed to allow the film to be developed using the C-41 process.

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  • Can you develop ECN-2 film in C-41 chemicals?

    Yes, cross-processing ECN-2 film in C-41 chemicals is possible if your cine film has had the remjet layer base removed.

  • What is the difference between ECN-2 and C-41 film?

    ECN-2 film is unique in that it can be used for both motion picture and still photography, whereas C-41 film which can only be used for still photography. ECN-2 film has a remjet layer that protects it from light piping, base scratches, static, and halation of highlights in an exposure. Additionally, ECN-2 film is available in both Tungsten and daylight-balanced variations and produces muted colors. C-41 film does not offer these features.

  • What is a remjet layer in film?

    The remjet layer is a black layer coating on the back of a roll of cine film that protects it from static electricity buildup within the camera, dirt and scratches, and light halation.

  • What is ECN-2 film?

    ECN-2 film refers to any film that uses the ECN-2 development process created by Kodak to develop their color-negative motion picture film stock.

  • What was the first motion picture film?

    The first motion picture film was a two-second film called "Roundhay Garden Scene" which was made in 1888 by French inventor Louis Le Prince.