16mm Film Program Production for Television

John Lant

Of all the major international broadcasting organizations in the world, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. is probably the only one which has no 35mm film facilities. The reasons for this decision 20 years ago were many and they made good economic sense — but they also posed many problems. Equipment was substandard when compared with 35mm; while film stocks were adequate, they were the same emulsions as 35mm material. But gradually they were improved to the point where, today, the available equipment, facilities and materials are completely professional. When the CBC converted to color in 1966, the cost saving of 16mm film production when compared to 35mm production was even more pronounced, and the quality was first class.

Print ISSN
Published
1970-12
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J00842