Technical Committee for Standardization "Cinematography"
Technical Committee for Standardization No. 015 “Cinematography” was established in December 2015 to develop and update the regulatory and technical framework of the Russian film industry, taking into account the transition to modern digital technologies of production, distribution, exhibition and storage of audiovisual materials.
Main tasks of the committee:
- development and improvement of national standards in the field of professional cinematography;
- participation in intergovernmental and international standardization work;
- updating existing standards to reflect modern technologies and film industry practices;
- establishing common technical approaches to the production, processing, distribution, exhibition and archival storage of audiovisual materials;
- developing cooperation between film industry organisations, the research and expert community and public authorities;
- exchange of technical information, technologies and practical experience between industry participants;
- cooperation with technical committees for standardization in related fields.
The committee works at national, intergovernmental and international level. TC 015 cooperates with the international technical committees ISO/TC 36 “Cinematography” and ISO/TC 42 “Photography”, as well as with Russian technical committees in related fields.
Technical Committee for Standardization No. 015 “Cinematography” is a platform for specialists and organisations of the film industry to work together on modern standards. The committee's activity is aimed at updating the regulatory and technical framework of professional cinematography, taking into account technological development and the needs of the industry. The secretariat of TC 015 is provided by Gosfilmofond of Russia.
The committee focuses on the development of national standards for the production, storage, restoration and distribution of audiovisual products. This work helps to establish common requirements for technological processes, maintain the quality of work with film materials and create conditions for the preservation of cinematic heritage.
