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The new Dune 3 trailer includes a scene shot on 16 mm optical stock that was designed for sound, not for cameras - and this could be one of the most crucial scenes in the entire trilogy. Optical sound stocks like Kodak’s panchrome are engineered for soundtracks. Light modulated by an audio signal creates pure black or clear areas with minimal gray tones, maximizing signal clarity and frequency response when read by a photocell. Because the emulsion is still light-sensitive it can be run through a motion-picture camera. Careful exposure is required due to the high contrast and low speed requiring plenty of light, precise metering and testing. It's processed in conventional black-and-white chemicals producing a negative with extreme contrast, nearly grainless sharpness and sometimes distinctive artifacts. such as highlight bloom or a dreamy quality.