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Christian Bjorgen
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 996
From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009

posted October 17, 2009 02:15 PM

Hi! I thought I'd start my career on this forum by telling you a little about myself.

My name is Christian, I'm 19 years old from Norway, and I've been interested in analog media since I was a kid. When i was 16 I bought my first record player, and I've collected records since, now having a collection of more than 300 records and 150 singles. It was not until three months ago however, that I finally achieved my lifelong dream of purchasing an 8 mm projector, after reading and learning about them for a few months. Since then, I've spent my time testing the equipment, aswell as buying a few reels.

I'm currently using a Eumig S-710D Projector.

So, hi, looking forward to making your aquiantance, and to do some trades and purchases, aswell as sharing some thoughts and views on the art of 8 mm film [Smile]

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Well who’s on first? Yeah. Go ahead and tell me. Who. The guy on first. Who. The guy playin’ first base. Who. The guy on first. Who is on first! What are you askin’ me for? I’m askin’ you!

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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted October 17, 2009 02:24 PM

Hi Christian, and welcome aboard. You'll find a lot of info and a lot of good people with similar interests here (several of us also still have our LPs and tapes [Big Grin]

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The film hobby is rather addictive, but in a good way. I look forward to your participation here.

Best,
Claus.

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"Why are there shots of deserts in a scene that's supposed to take place in Belgium during the winter?" (Review of 'Battle of the Bulge'.)

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Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted October 17, 2009 02:53 PM

Welcome Dude!

All the best! Film IS quite addictive but loads of fun, especially during these LONG cold months coming!

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"All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "

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Patrick Walsh
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 723
From: Christchurch, New Zealand
Registered: Jul 2006

posted October 17, 2009 08:18 PM

Welcome Christian!
This forum is the best place on the planet to fins out about all things cine!
All the best
Patrick [Wink]

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"Raise The Titanic!", It would of been cheaper to lower the Atlantic!

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Dino Everette
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1535
From: Long Beach, CA USA
Registered: Dec 2008

posted October 17, 2009 08:32 PM

Yes welcome and it is always exciting to see someone of your age joining the ranks, and carrying the torch, etc, etc....

I hope you have a lot of fun in this hobby and I envy you (being 19 and having a lifetime ahead of you in the hobby) but it is again one of those scary times where the hobby is taking on a more "retro" feel....Then again that is what happened to vinyl records,they faded for a number of years and were thought to be dead when all of a sudden they are manufacturing more new vinyl nowadays then ever, and here in Los Angeles they just opened a brand new "records" only store when CD sales are plummeting, so a few more youngters like yourself and we'll have a new Blackhawk start up.......I know Pearl Jam just shot a new music video entirely on Super 8 (I was talking to the lady who owns Pro8 in Burbank today at Home Movie Day)so people are still using this stuff creatively...Film Lives! !! [Smile]

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Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

Posts: 5468
From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 17, 2009 09:16 PM

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......I know Pearl Jam just shot a new music video entirely on Super 8

Dino,... and Pear Jam too was the group who released their album in vinyl only before the CD version was released later on. (If I am not mistaken it was "Vitalogy").

So it encouraged their fans to buy vinyls. [Wink]

cheers

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Winbert

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Joe Caruso
Film God

Posts: 4105
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted October 18, 2009 07:51 AM

Hello and Cheers from the 'other side' [Smile]

What do you collect? I'm mainstrean short subjects in original boxes as many will tell you here - Stay in touch, Shorty

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Thomas Murin, Jr.
Master Film Handler

Posts: 260
From: Lanoka Harbor, NJ, USA
Registered: Sep 2009

posted October 18, 2009 09:37 AM

Welcome! I started in Super 8 when I was about your age and have just returned after a 20 year break. I don't know why I ever left!

Hope you enjoy your time here!

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My crummy Deviant Art account. Read my poetic tribute to the internet comic strip Ozy & Millie and view my crappy attempts at art.

http://cougartiger.deviantart.com/

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Christian Bjorgen
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 996
From: Kvinnherad, Norway
Registered: Oct 2009

posted October 18, 2009 10:07 AM

Hi Shorty!

I really havent decided what to collect yet. So far I only have some reels that came with the projector, some Popeye shorts I got from a neighbour, and some random reels I've picked up on eBay.

I would love to collect features, but it's far too expensive for me. Once I get my projector sorted properly (see own thread) I might think more about it.

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Well who’s on first? Yeah. Go ahead and tell me. Who. The guy on first. Who. The guy playin’ first base. Who. The guy on first. Who is on first! What are you askin’ me for? I’m askin’ you!

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Gian Luca Mario Loncrini
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1948
From: Verona (Italy)
Registered: Jan 2009

posted October 18, 2009 10:14 AM

Benvenuto Christian. It's nice to 'meet' so many people from everywhere sharing the same passion, here. So rare nowadays.

I really do like this 'place'. It's like a second home. So plenty of possibilities to confront with other collectors, share ideas, knowledges.

There's always something to learn. Isn't it the secret of life???

Welcome abord, so. As Dino said, it is always exciting to see someone so young joining the ranks! I'm sure you will find 'your way' to collect. Just be patient. When you don't find what you look for, it finds you out!

Cheers from Italy [Big Grin]

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I remember when I was (super) 8 years old...

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