You will have a high-resolution copy of your valuable content for long-term preservation.
Use the 8K copy for preservation while receiving a Super4K or Super2K simultaneously for access and monetization.
Save your original negative from damage by reducing the need to access it multiple times.
| Technical Feature | 4K Film Scanning Pipeline | 8K Film Scanning Pipeline |
|---|---|---|
| Exact Scan Resolution | 4,096 × 2,160 Pixels | 7,680 × 4,320 Pixels |
| Native Pixel Volume | Ultra HD (UHD) | 4x Data Density of 4K |
| Data Storage Infrastructure | Moderate footprints (Standard LTO / Object Cloud) | High footprints (Automated LTO / Geo-Redundant Cloud) |
| Processing Throughput | Accelerated rendering and data transfer windows | Dedicated server render windows due to massive frame processing overhead |
| Commercial Investment Tier | Standard production and mastering baseline rates | Premium infrastructure allocation |
| Strategic Use Case | Theatrical exhibition, broadcast streams, digital access copies | Heritage preservation, absolute future-proofing, original negatives |
| Production Classification | Most common global commercial delivery requirement | The gold standard for long-term preservation masters |
Archival film scanning preserves deteriorating film negatives by digitizing them at the highest possible resolution before they degrade beyond recovery. This creates a secure digital master for long-term preservation while protecting original negatives from handling damage. A single high-resolution scan enables multiple distribution formats—theatrical, broadcast, and streaming—eliminating the need for costly re-scanning.
8K scanning captures maximum raw detail from original negatives, future-proofing your assets as display technology evolves. Through our downstream film digitization pipeline, this single high-resolution pass allows us to deliver simultaneous Super4K and Super2K access copies, optimizing preservation and distribution costs.
4K scanning is ideal for theatrical, broadcast distribution and OTT Streaming needs where faster turnaround and lower storage costs are priorities. Prasad's Super4K resolution meets professional cinema and television standards while remaining cost-effective. Use 4K for defined-lifecycle projects or as access copies derived from your 8K archival master.
Yes. Prasad's DFT Scanity HDR and DFT POLAR HQ scanners are engineered for delicate aged film. We offer Wetgate processing for damaged materials—a fluid barrier that protects film and reduces scratch/dust visibility. Our Digitisation Centers of Excellence at Burbank, USA, Saudi Arabia, Philippines and India conducts pre-scan assessment to determine if your materials need conservation treatment before digitization.
Prasad delivers archival masters (uncompressed for preservation (DPX)), DCP for theatrical release, broadcast masters for TV, and streaming-optimized copies for online platforms. All files include complete metadata documentation. Formats are customized to your distribution needs and archival infrastructure during the consultation phase.
