Scott, all
Been meaning to send this in response to the discussion but it took me a
moment to dig up the link. This is different than what the initial question
was asking but maybe useful or exciting for folks working with generating
alternate/DIY soundtracks (esp 35mm).
The Phillips Miller System was briefly used by the BBC and involved cutting
a soundtrack directly into opaque film emulsion. One could imagine rigging
up something similar with the desktop laser cutter/engravers that are
popular with the crafting community. These laser cutters are not especially
powerful but used for die-cutting fabric, cardboard, and balsa wood and I
have seen many examples people using them to "engrave" through a layer of
paint, so I imagine you could set the intensity to something that would
"etch" through emulsion but leave the base intact. Of course legibility and
precision will always be a challenge but could be a really exciting area to
experiment in.
http://www.orbem.co.uk/tapes/pm.htm
As for traditionally made opticals here in the US, SD Audio shoots very
good opticals that are then processed at Fotokem and offers a good rate
compared to the domestic competition.
http://www.simondanielsound.com/
feel free to mention that I sent you if you end up contacting him.
Best,
Mike Stoltz
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> yes, they shoot opticals and it's excellent work.
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