Blackmagic Design BMD-CINTELSGATE08MMHDR 8mm HDR Film Gate for Cintel Scanner

Convert 8mm Film to Digital with Professional Results
The Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner 8mm HDR Gate is a precision scanning accessory built specifically for transforming legacy 8mm film into vibrant 4K digital masters. Designed to mount seamlessly onto your existing Cintel Scanner system, this gate lets you preserve and restore vintage 8mm content with incredible clarity, maintaining both detail and dynamic range throughout the scanning process.

Supports Native UHD 4K for High-Fidelity Archiving
With support for native UHD 4K resolution, the 8mm HDR gate brings your old film reels into the digital era with cinematic sharpness. The gate is optimized to scan 8mm film stock with no upscaling, preserving the original look and feel of the footage while delivering the higher resolution demanded for modern editing, post-production, and content delivery formats.

HDR Workflow Compatibility for Deep Color and Contrast
Built for HDR scanning applications, this film gate enables a high dynamic range pipeline that captures more detail in the shadows and highlights. Whether you're restoring archival footage or preparing for high-end color grading, this gate helps unlock deeper color reproduction and a wider tonal range, giving your 8mm material the latitude needed for today’s 4K HDR mastering standards.

Ideal for Restoration, Archiving, and Digital Preservation
This 8mm HDR gate is the perfect solution for archival professionals, filmmakers, and post facilities seeking to bring historical footage into the digital domain. It’s a powerful tool for film restoration, cultural preservation, or simply turning decades-old home movies into futureproof digital files for editing or distribution.

Precision-Engineered for Seamless Cintel Integration
Engineered by Blackmagic Design for the Cintel Scanner platform, this gate installs easily and operates with tight mechanical tolerances to ensure accurate film alignment and gentle handling. Combined with Cintel's advanced scanning hardware and software, the 8mm HDR gate helps ensure consistent results, project after project.

Boost Productivity with Optimized Throughput
In addition to quality, this gate system supports smooth operation and rapid scanning to reduce turnaround times without compromising fidelity. Whether you’re handling high-volume film digitization or managing a boutique restoration project, this gate contributes to an efficient scanning workflow.