There is herein described a method and apparatus for the calibration and validation of motion picture scans.

There is herein described a method and apparatus for the calibration and validation of motion picture scans.

Described herein is a film scanner, such as scanner for scanning motion picture film, the film scanner comprising one or more imaging devices configured to collect an image of an imaging area; and a transit system for producing relative motion of the film and the imaging device. Advantageously, at least one of the imaging devices comprises a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera.