ISO 359-1983 rus PDF

Full title and description

ISO 359:1983 — Cinematography — Projectable image area on 16 mm motion‑picture prints — Dimensions and location. Specifies the maximum projectable image area for 16 mm motion‑picture prints and the geometric references used to locate that area on the film plane; published as Edition 2 (July 1983).

Abstract

This International Standard defines the dimensions and the location (relative datums) of the maximum projectable image area on 16 mm motion‑picture prints intended for viewing on motion‑picture projectors. It is a short technical specification intended to provide consistent picture‑area limits for production, printing, projection and equipment design.

General information

• Status: Published / current (standard under periodic review; confirmed through ISO review cycles).
• Publication date: July 1983 (Edition 2).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 37.060.20 — Motion picture films, film cartridges.
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (1983).
• Number of pages: 2 (concise technical standard).

Scope

The standard applies to 16 mm motion‑picture release/print copies intended for projection. It specifies the maximum rectangular projectable image area and its location relative to a defined reference edge on the film, giving manufacturers, labs and projectionists unambiguous geometric limits for image placement on 16 mm prints. The standard does not prescribe projector aperture‑plate construction but provides the film‑plane limits to be respected when producing or reproducing 16 mm projected images.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of the reference edge (datum) on 16 mm prints used to locate the projectable image area.
• Numeric limits for the maximum projectable image area and related geometric dimensions (nominal and maximum values used to position and size the projected image).
• Distinction between the projectable image area and specific projector aperture‑plate openings — the standard provides film‑plane limits rather than mandating projector hardware.
• Recommendation on corner radius and practical considerations for projector screening and optical printing (corner rounding, allowances for non‑rectangular projected images).
• Interoperability note: intended to align production, printing and projection practices for consistent display and interchange of 16 mm material.

Typical use and users

Users: film laboratories, post‑production facilities, archive and restoration specialists, projector and optical equipment manufacturers, film festivals and educational institutions that prepare, project or restore 16 mm material. Typical uses include layout and trimming of camera and printed negatives, specification of optical printer settings, quality checks in duplication and acceptance criteria for release prints.

Related standards

Standards addressing related picture‑area and sound‑track positions for various film formats are related (for example ISO 1223 series on picture areas for motion‑picture films for television and other ISO cinematography standards addressing sound‑track positions). Some national bodies publish corresponding or advisory documents for 16 mm film practice.

Keywords

ISO 359, cinematography, 16 mm, projectable image area, image dimensions, film standards, ISO/TC 36, projection aperture, film printing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 359:1983 is an international standard that defines the maximum projectable image area on 16 mm motion‑picture prints and the reference datums for locating that area on the film plane (Edition 2, published July 1983).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the geometric limits (dimensions and location) of the projectable image area on 16 mm release/print film intended for projection. It gives film‑plane coordinates and limits used when producing, printing or projecting 16 mm material; it does not prescribe specific projector aperture‑plate designs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Film labs, optical‑printing facilities, projection equipment manufacturers, archivists/restorers and any organization or practitioner involved in producing, duplicating or projecting 16 mm motion‑picture prints.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO record shows ISO 359:1983 as a published (Edition 2) standard that has undergone periodic review; it has been confirmed through ISO review cycles. Users should check with the national standards body or ISO for the latest status before assuming definitive currency for regulatory or procurement purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ISO/TC 36 (Cinematography) work and is related to other ISO cinematography standards that define picture areas, sound‑track positions and film‑format dimensions (for example ISO 1223 and other format‑specific standards).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cinematography; 16 mm; projectable image area; image dimensions; projection; film printing; ISO 359.