Sonys HDCAM SR format is the highest quality tape-based format used in digital acquisition.

HDCAM SRs design and workflow are ideal for:

- 444 RGB Acquisition Cameras
- Full Range RGB Telecine

Because of SRs low studio profile MPG4 compression, SR is the most cost-effective way of retaining 2K density color and contrast at the price of tape.

HDCAM SR Digital Intermediates require:

1. Flat telecine of all takes to SR
2. Offline from SR source
3. Online Assemble from SR source
4. Color Grade

35mm to 2K Digital Intermediates

require:

1. One light telecine of circled takes for Offline
2. Downconversion of SR tapes
3. Offline from SD source
4. Surviving-takes datacine
5. Dust Busting
6. Color Grade