A bit of a problem with my new film's first projection this evening ...
shot HD on Sony (XAVC) converted to PreRes (HQ), edited on FCP7 and
make QT file with same settings ... now need to project film ... in large theatre
with Christie 2K projector. Am projecting from ProRes file from laptop because I don't have a
DCP - can't afford one.
Went to check projection and found contrast really high ... turning a chunk of the film almost dark.
That's not how it looks on the IMac or tv screen .... seems perfect ...
and the projectionist insists there is no way to alter settings on a Christie - either by lowering contrast or increasing
brightness.
So, I'm stuck ... do I just take out a new copy with lower contrast and less blacks ?
Have only ten hours between now and projection ... hence the SOS to anyone who can offer a solution.
Thanks