Blackmagic Cintel Scanner G3 HDR+ Manual

The Cintel Scanner is an all-in-one solution for film scanning and grading, equipped with precision mechanics, advanced optics, and a built-in camera. It comes with a 35mm film gate, spools, cleaning rollers, and includes the DaVinci Resolve Studio software. This scanner offers seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve for editing, color grading, reframing, and audio extraction, delivering unparalleled creative control beyond typical telecine.

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Table of Contents

  • Unpacking and Mounting
    • Desk Mounting
    • Wall Mounting
    • Warning for Safely Installing your Scanner
  • Getting Started
    • Installing the Software
    • Plugging in Power
    • Connecting to a Computer
    • Launching DaVinci Resolve
    • Firmware Updates
      • Cintel Scanner
      • Audio and KeyKode Reader
      • Performing a Firmware Update
    • Software Development Kit
    • What is HDR?
    • Drive Wheel Types
    • Lacing Film
  • Using Your Scanner
    • Wind Types
    • Switching to 16mm
    • Skid Plate Tension Screws
    • Playback Controls
      • Load
      • Rewind
      • Step Back
      • Stop
      • Play
      • Step Forward
      • Fast Forward
    • Standby Mode
  • Capturing from Cintel using DaVinci Resolve
    • The Cintel Scanner Interface
      • Calibration
      • Film Type
      • Light Source
      • Image Stabilization
      • Film Protection
      • Editing Capture Info Metadata
    • Film Scanning Workflows
      • Before You Begin
      • Load and Align the Film
      • Focus the Scanner
      • Reset the Timecode
      • Choose a Location to Save the Scanned Frames
      • Check the Codec
      • CinemaDNG Quality Settings
      • Set the Timeline Resolution
    • Adjusting the Color of the Scanner
    • Scanning One or More Sections of Film
    • Extracting Audio
    • Audio Extraction Settings
      • Override audio scan area
    • Color Space and Sizing
  • Optional Audio and KeyKode Reader
    • Attaching the Audio and KeyKode Reader
    • Reading Audio
      • Lacing Film
    • Setting the Reader for Audio Scanning
      • Audio Source
      • Use Film
      • Audio Type
      • External Audio
      • Flip Image
      • Sync Output
      • Capture speed
      • Tracking
      • Advanced Tracking
      • Commencing your scan
    • Reading KeyKode
    • Setting the Reader for KeyKode Scanning
      • Use Film
    • Transcoding to DPX including KeyKode Metadata
  • Servicing
    • Cleaning the Particle Transfer Rollers
    • Cleaning the Capstans
    • Dusting
    • Cleaning the Audio and KeyKode Reader Roller
    • Cleaning the Audio and KeyKode Reader’s Magnetic Audio Head
  • Working with Clips in DaVinci Resolve
    • Project Manager
    • Editing with the Cut Page
      • The Cut Page Layout
      • Media Tabs
      • Viewer Tabs
      • Importing Clips to the Media Pool
    • Adding Clips to the Timeline
    • Trimming Clips on the Timeline
    • Audio Trim View
    • Adding Titles
      • Previewing Titles
    • Working with Blackmagic RAW Files
      • Clip Settings for Blackmagic RAW
      • Changing Blackmagic RAW Settings
      • ISO
      • Highlight Recovery
      • Gamut Compression
      • Color Temp
      • Tint
      • Exposure
      • Saturation
      • Contrast
      • Midpoint
      • Highlight Rolloff
      • Shadow Rolloff
      • White Level
      • Black Level
      • Use Video Black Level
      • Export Frame
      • Update Sidecar
      • Project Settings for Blackmagic RAW
    • Color Correcting your Clips with the Color Page
      • Using Scopes
      • Secondary Color Correction
      • Qualifying a Color
    • Adding a Power Window
      • Tracking a Window
    • Using Plugins
    • Mixing Your Audio
      • The Fairlight Page
      • The Audio Timeline
      • What is a Bus?
      • The Mixer
      • Using the Equalizer to Enhance your Audio
    • Adding VFX and Compositing on the Fusion Page
      • The Fusion Page
      • Getting Started with Fusion
      • Understanding Nodes
      • Working with Keyframes
      • Using the Motion Tracker and Adding Text
    • Mastering Your Edit
    • Quick Export
    • The Deliver Page
  • Automatic Dirt Removal
    • Main Controls
    • Fine Controls
  • Dead Pixel Fixer
    • General
    • Patch Type
    • Patch Options
    • Advanced Controls
  • Deflicker
    • Main Parameters
    • Temporal NR
    • Speed Optimization Options
    • Restore Original Detail After Deflicker
    • Output
  • Dust Buster
    • General
    • Patch Type
    • Patch Options
    • Advanced Controls
  • Noise Reduction
    • Temporal NR Controls
    • Temporal Threshold Controls
    • Spatial NR Controls
    • Spatial Threshold Controls
    • Global Blend
    • Using Noise Reduction
      • Try Applying Temporal NR First, then Applying Spatial NR
      • Spatial NR Radius, How Large Should You Go?
  • Object Removal
  • Specifications
    • Scanner Features
      • Film Stocks
      • Film Gauges
      • Native Resolution
      • Effective Resolutions
      • Audio
      • HDMI Formats
      • Dirt and Scratch Reduction
      • Mounting Options
      • Dynamic Range
    • Transport Features
      • Continuous Motion
      • Run speed
      • Shuttle
      • Film Shrinkage Tolerance Up to 2% guaranteed, more may be possible if user care is taken.
      • Acceleration
      • Capacity
    • Connections
    • Power Requirements
    • Ideal Film Conditions
    • Operating Systems
    • Accessories
    • Audio and KeyKode Reader
      • Equalisation
      • Supported KeyKode Scan Speeds
      • LED Type
      • Supported Audio Scan Speeds
      • Supported Optical Audio Types
      • Audio Sampling Rate and Bit Depth
      • Optical Audio 35mm
      • SnR Signal to Noise Ratio4
      • Wow and Flutter5
      • Optical Audio 16mm
      • SnR Signal to Noise Ratio4
      • Wow and Flutter5
      • 16mm Single Perforation Mag Stripe
      • Engagement Pressure
      • Bandwidth6
      • SnR Signal to Noise Ratio4 -55dB
      • Wow and Flutter5 < 0.3%
  • Regulatory Notices
    • Disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment within the European union.
  • Safety Information
      • State of California statement
    • Warning for Authorized Service Personnel
  • Help
      • Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages
      • Blackmagic Design Forum
      • Contacting Blackmagic Design Support
      • Checking the Software Version Currently Installed
    • How to Get the Latest Updates
    • Creating a Status Report
    • USB Recovery
  • Warranty
    • 12 Month Limited Warranty