BS 5550-2.12.1:1993

What is BS 5550-2.12.1 – Cinematography about? 

BS 5550-2.12.1 is a British standard and a part of the BS 5550-2 series that discusses the specification for test film for assessing the picture performance of 16mm motion-picture projectors for cinematography. Cinematography sets and supports the overall look and mood of a film's visual narrative. 

BS 5550-2.12.1 specifies a test film for assessing the picture performance of 16 mm motion picture projectors. The aspects of picture performance covered are resolution, overall focus, ghosting, flare, alignment and steadiness. 

Who is BS 5550-2.12.1 – Cinematography for? 

BS 5550-2.12.1 on motion-picture projectors for cinematography applies to: 

• Manufacturer of camera products 
• Camera Engineers 
• Quality testing personnel 

Why should you use BS 5550-2.12.1 – Cinematography? 

Cinematography sets and supports the overall look and mood of a film's visual narrative. Each visual element that appears on screen, a.k.a. the mise-en-scene of a film, can serve and enhance the story—so it is the cinematographer's responsibility to ensure that every element is cohesive and support the story. 

BS 5550-2.12.1 provides you with the test pattern and their component that will help you in the test film for cinematography. The test pattern produces an artwork form in which the test film is shot and that is either on a transparent base or opaque material. BS 5550-2.12.1 gives you the test pattern on the film that contains clear lines on a black background, and the components of the test pattern are placed on the frame. It also gives you a set of resolution patterns that are in the corner and center parts of the frame, to check the image resolution. 

Overall, BS 5550-2.12.1 exemplifies the required test film for assessing the picture performance of motion-picture projectors that helps you achieve precision in terms of product functionality.