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Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 29, 2016, 10:34 AM:
Hi All,
Time for some images...you know the drill:
I'll post up to the forum limit and then someone just add a quick response post so I can continue; that way we keep all the posts in one long thread.
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As CineSea goes on, some patterns emerge. Gary Crawford and I drove up together as usual, and we arrived on Thursday, as did Doug Meltzer. The extra time is well worth it, to be able to settle in and go for a walk, weather permitting.
Wildwood has different moods, depending on Spring/Fall and whether we arrive before/after everything is closed. This time, it was Fall/after closing. Sun, wind and 70 degrees greeted us, along with Shelley and the crew at the Ocean Holiday.
There is a certain "Carnival of Souls" quality to the boardwalk after the season :-)
That quiet, however, also underscores the feeling that we are truly there "on a mission."
On a drive around town, we visited an "old friend", the historic Sea Theatre. Sadly, the place is not in great shape, after flooding and not being used. Several options were discussed, including crowd-funding to help the theatre. If anyone has ideas, please post them here; it's a worthy cause for cinema history.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, the room was waiting. It was time to get to work setting up:
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That's for starters; more to come.
Claus.
Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 29, 2016, 10:56 AM:
Claus,
This was one of the most enjoyable shows ever for me. I can't wait to relive it through your photos.
Excellent Carnival of Souls reference!
Doug
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 29, 2016, 02:14 PM:
Come Friday, the work began. Doug had gotten black tablecloths from EBay, which worked well as window covers:
We're trying to do serious work, but someone always has to clown around! (Well, since the 20th was Bela Lugosi's birthday, Gary is excused...):
Time to introduce a member of the "CineSea Long-distance Club": Mr. Jason Smith (with Jack Cleveland and Gary C.) originally from Texas, now living in Japan, had been to the last show. He liked the experience so much that he flew in just to be here again!
(Those are not lollipops they are holding; they are the elastic fasteners for the big screen....)
Up it goes; by now we put the screen in place from the start to make things easier when switching to the evening's feature screening:
Lou Franchetti and Lou, Jr. arrived to get their tables prepared:
The early bird gets the film, right?...no early bird beats Gary Sloan, here inspecting Gary Crawford's offerings ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Gotta advertize: here's the official banner of CineSea, to be hung for the duration. The gent on the right is Evan Samaras from N.Y. who collects and does photography:
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Claus.
Posted by Kevin Hassall (Member # 2352) on October 29, 2016, 02:24 PM:
Great pictures again clause, always look forward to them ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on October 29, 2016, 03:13 PM:
It's good to see you back on the job again, Claus!
(Where'd you find that guy that did it last time?!) ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Posted by Guy Taylor, Jr. (Member # 786) on October 29, 2016, 06:04 PM:
Thanks Claus, by the way as of this posting I am still working my way home; as slowly as possible and enjoying a wonderful road trip.
Posted by Gerald Wayne Boss (Member # 3882) on October 29, 2016, 07:23 PM:
Guy, it was great to see you again.Also, Gary Crawford stole the show with his antics and as Groucho. I had the greatest time, and everyone else did, too. it is a great bunch of people, and dinner at Alfe's was awesome. Cannot wait for the Spring edition! Bravo.....Ten Stars rating.
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 29, 2016, 07:24 PM:
For the big screen, we had, as per usual, Doug Meltzer's Elmo GS-1200 Xenon and, for 16mm, Gary's Bell and Howell Xenons. Gary is chatting with CS regular Todd Tuckey (who brought his wife and daughter as well):
More familiar faces gradually appeared.
Shorty Caruso with Laurie and Doug:
Guy and Geoffrey were, as always, a welcome sight:
It was time for the Friday Night Feature:
By vote on the forum, "Aliens" had been selected, provided in a nice low-fade 16mm print by Lou Franchetti. With sound going through a mixer into a pair of powered JBL PA speakers, no one missed any nuances of the soundtrack!:
Our inflatable mascot, the "AiryFlex", had place of pride along with one of many cups of coffee consumed that week-end:
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More to come.....
Claus.
[ November 02, 2016, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Claus Harding ]
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on October 29, 2016, 08:39 PM:
Let it be so!
Posted by Gerald Santana (Member # 2362) on October 29, 2016, 10:51 PM:
Looks like another great gathering, excited to see more, thanks Claus.
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 30, 2016, 12:40 PM:
With things well underway, there was plenty to look at.
Doug Meltzer's tables were filled with both film and his "museum", but this time, the exhibits were also for sale:
The 'GS-1200'of editing viewers, the big Goko. Mixing capabilities built in...one lusted after that one in the magazine ads :-)
Say hello to our Chief Engineer (well, why not..) and his son, Steve Klare and Steve, Jr. This gentleman is getting away with having his Super-8 projector ON HIS DINING TABLE SEMI-PERMANENTLY!!!!! Obviously, there are some things the rest of us married folk haven't figured out yet :-)
Gary Crawford goes "digging in the crates":
...as does Steve Jr. who always brings his 200-footers and his trusty Yelco silent projector and sets up in a corner. Looks like he's found new titles:
Joe Vannicola was back with his 16mm setup:
...and on the screens, beautiful images lit up the room:
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Claus.
Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on October 30, 2016, 12:46 PM:
Great photos once again Claus and nice to see the superb 8008 up for grabs there. A brilliant editor for Super 8mm film.
Very nice PA system used there also for the Aliens feature.
I can see it looked superb but I'd also imagine the sound was on an equal par with that set up!😊😊
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on October 30, 2016, 01:12 PM:
In all fairness, it's really not "projector" but usually "two", and a mixer, and during the holidays even more!
-my wife would shrug...maybe say "Keeps him off the streets!".
She has a great time at CineSea herself: I'm sure it helps ease the pain!
Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on October 30, 2016, 01:32 PM:
Brilliant stuff everyone, that editor would be nice great to see everyone enjoying themselves...good photos
Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on October 30, 2016, 01:35 PM:
They are the very best Super 8mm editor money can buy Graham.
Just don't expect synchronized recordings from them though, over lengthy runs of film.
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 30, 2016, 02:00 PM:
Joe "Shorty" Caruso, friend of John Black (who started all this) had a nice table with R-8/S-8 shorts and historical memorabilia:
Read this box carefully. Shorty was trying to pull our collective legs with a "rare reel of behind-the-scenes footage" (well, it would be nice if it existed...)
Some beautiful boxes on Joe's table. I believe some of these may be pre-made titles one could buy to insert in one's home movies:
John "Mr. Espresso" Capazzo was back, with projectors, films, coffee and donuts (nice Chinon, BTW.)
Gary C. had brought a lovely 16mm print of "The Lodger" with Laird Cregar, real "film noir":
...and over by the Franchettis' station, 16mm rolled all day:
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A few more to come...
Claus.
Posted by Kevin Hassall (Member # 2352) on October 30, 2016, 02:59 PM:
Well done guys john would have been so so proud the way it went so proud of you all
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 30, 2016, 04:16 PM:
I know Johnny is proud - Look how far we've progressed
Claus is the best, truly, a top-notch technician - Shorty
Posted by Clyde Miles (Member # 4032) on October 30, 2016, 05:45 PM:
joe, did todd tuckey film it all?
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 30, 2016, 10:25 PM:
A big hug and 'thank you' to Simone, who has been our guardian angel when it comes to arranging Saturday night dinner reservations for this hungry horde. This time she outdid herself; pics further down.
Dave Ruth and his sister came and browsed, and they wound up with a complete S-8 feature from Guy Taylor in addition to the horror extract seen on top.
Meanwhile, in the "heavier" end of the room, 35mm was being examined:
Joe Griesbach is our go-to for bigger vintage gear, and he brought this beautiful console-style RCA 16mm unit. Audio amp in the base, machine on top....a smart combo that looked and sounded great:
Here's what made this special: Joe had replaced the carbon rod assembly with an LED lamp! It ran cool and easy, with not even the heat filter being necessary if you felt like removing it.
With further tweaks, he hopes to put a stronger LED into the machine. Truly the best of old and new, for easier projection:
Our travelling friend Jason brought Elmo gear with him to sell, including a batch of lenses. The 'little guy' that's number three in the row is the legendary 1.0 Elmo Zoom:
Also, the original Elmo swing-out scope-lens mount. First time I have seen one of those...
There was plenty of interest all around. Here's Gerald Boss, Guy Taylor and David Boland browsing:
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I'll wrap it up next time....
Claus.
Posted by Dave Ruth (Member # 4596) on October 30, 2016, 10:31 PM:
Lol that is me and my 17 year old sister Claus (I'm 29!). Great picture though!
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 30, 2016, 10:47 PM:
Dave, thanks for the correction! Duly edited in my description above. I Wish I'd had a chance to talk to you both; maybe next spring...
Claus.
Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 31, 2016, 08:34 AM:
Dave,
Thank you so much for coming. Hopefully next time you both can join us for the group dinner.
Clyde,
Mr. Tuckey is editing his video as we speak!
Doug
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 31, 2016, 10:08 AM:
Dave Ruth's sister is holding MY 200' Frankenstein edition - Ah, me - Shorty
Posted by Guy Taylor, Jr. (Member # 786) on October 31, 2016, 03:25 PM:
Fantastic pics. What a great time.
Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on October 31, 2016, 04:12 PM:
Claus, can't thank you enough for the great photos and description. Next best thing to being there (so far). Blessings to you!
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on October 31, 2016, 06:58 PM:
Once again, these pictures make feel sorry all those of us who have not been Lucky enough to attend this week-end (to soften the pain, we had in Europe Harpenden and the BFCC this month :-)
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on November 01, 2016, 01:55 AM:
Well, after a long day of running and talking films, one builds up a good hunger, and Simone had gotten us reservations at Alfe's restaurant. This turned out to be a great place, with comfortable group seating and excellent food. A good time was had by one and all:
Then it was back to mixed screenings, including some beautiful 16mm Tech cartoons:
...and more chapters of an on-going serial we're running, "The Crimson Ghost":
Then as a show-stopper, Gary Crawford appeared in performance as Groucho! (there is video of this; I have not seen it yet.)
A great ending to a great CineSea. Personally, I had a blast; with everything going on when we gather, it feels more like a mini-vacation with good friends than a week-end trip.
Thank you for the nice comments along the way; as long as you enjoy watching this, I enjoy doing it :-)
See you on the forum and in the Spring in Wildwood!
Claus.
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 01, 2016, 06:55 AM:
Truly, the finest gathering of the warmest people - Shorty
Posted by Ali Hipperson (Member # 5643) on November 01, 2016, 07:10 AM:
Looks like a good-time was had by all - I hope one day I might make it back across the pond to attend in person.
The Goko 8008 does indeed look fabulous - I was able to pick-up one these (on eBay), in top condition, this past summer from a guy in Switzeralnd for a decent price
Ali.
Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 01, 2016, 09:39 AM:
They are, as good an editor as you can find on Super 8mm Ali.
Posted by Ali Hipperson (Member # 5643) on November 01, 2016, 10:41 AM:
Hi Andrew - from the deepest archives of my distant memory - I seem to have remembered that this was possibly considered the 'rolls-royce' of Super 8mm editing machines and that Goko were the format's market leaders?
I still have the GM5005 model I purchased back in the mid 80's - along with my first projector - the Voigtlander!
Ali.
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on November 01, 2016, 11:13 AM:
C'mon guys!
-topic, please!
Normally it's no big deal, but this is kind of a historic record!
Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 01, 2016, 11:17 AM:
Claus,
Thank you so much for all your hard work. A great job as usual. I'll just add a few details.
Some of the films at my table. I'm using the Blackhawk display case that Shorty Caruso kindly made for the occasion.
The fun of the Saturday night screening is to see a diverse group of films that no programmer would ever think might fit together! People bring cherished/rare/wacky prints from their collections to show at CineSea because they know other film lovers will get a kick out of them.
Joe & Gary performing the perfect changeover during the Aliens showing.
Here's a list of the Super 8mm prints shown at Saturday's show. I'll list what I recall of the 16mm films at the end.
Derann movie theater opener, Disney's Diamond Jubilee, That's Dancing teaser trailer, trailers for The Crazy World of Laurel & Hardy & Harold Lloyd's World of Comedy. That led into the Universal 8 full length release of Who's On First.
Derann's Hammer's House of Horror #2
Steve Klare's print of Mickey's Fire Brigade
Evan Samaras' purchased at CineSea copy of U-8's 200' Jaws (great edit, good color!)
Shorty's print of Bela Lugosi & Oliver Hardy interviews
3D screening! Guy Taylor's print of Murder in Three Dimensions and my copy of U-8's Creature from the Black Lagoon. Thank you for the glasses, Claus!
Scope show: Trailers for Daleks Invasion Earth, Bridge on the River Kwai and the great promo Carousel 55.
Jason Smith brought a terrific 200' cutdown of the original Godzilla (optical sound)
Walton's 200' Three Stooges Go West (Shorty)
Steve Klare also brought a touching newsreel that I had not seen before: The Elephant Never Forgets
The 16mm films included:
What's Opera Doc (gorgeous print!)
a Joe McDoakes one reeler: So You Want A Raise
An amazing clip from Tom Jones' TV show where he performs with Jerry Lee Lewis
The Making of Poltergeist
A trailer for The Marx Brothers' A Day at the Races, which led to the lights coming up for Gary Crawford's amazing performance as Groucho!
A beautiful Pan Am travelogue on Japan
Not 1, not 2, but 3 episodes of The Crimson Ghost!
The screening came to an end at 1 AM with the Major 8 Movies 400' excerpt from Kentucky Fried Movie, the very funny parody A Fistful of Yen.
70mm!
I can now announce the dates for CineSea 15:
We'll start the evening of Friday April 28, 2017 and go through Sunday April 30th.
We hope to have a fun little side excursion on early Sunday afternoon.
Start arranging those schedules!
Doug
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 01, 2016, 11:29 AM:
Thanks for those extra pictures !
Posted by Ali Hipperson (Member # 5643) on November 01, 2016, 11:34 AM:
Oops - ok Steve, sorry!
I'm new to the protocols on here but I'll make sure I keep to the actual topic in future.
Ali.
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on November 01, 2016, 11:57 AM:
Behind the scenes:
So it's Saturday night show...I'm enjoying the films, but...nature calls!
I didn't want to wander across the beam, so I decided to go upstairs to our room. I go up the ramp, fling open the door, step through and standing there alone in the darkness is Gary Crawford dressed as Groucho Marx!
(My recent EKG now stands CONFIRMED!)
(We will treasure these memories!)
Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 01, 2016, 12:26 PM:
Ref that picture just labelled 70mm. That's not just 70mm but Imax 15 perforation 70mm!!!! That's why it's being held horizontally.
Posted by Evan Samaras (Member # 5070) on November 01, 2016, 01:31 PM:
Great write-up and pictures Claus!
I'll share a few of my own from the surrounding area:
(Expired Porta 160 shot in Fujica GS645W)
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 01, 2016, 01:34 PM:
Artisctic pictures, Evan !
Posted by Joe Vannicola (Member # 4156) on November 01, 2016, 02:01 PM:
Cinesea is such a wonderful gathering of fellow film lovers, I'm usually one of the last to leave. I don't want it to end.
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on November 01, 2016, 02:06 PM:
Doug, thanks, and glad to see the extra 'coverage.'
Evan, good work, and appropriate that we end the series with "real film" pictures. I can only imagine what they look like in full resolution.
Claus.
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 01, 2016, 02:52 PM:
After seeing Crawford in action, I must showcase myself someway...somehow...until then...
Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on November 01, 2016, 03:16 PM:
"There is nothing so terrifying as finding a Crawford at your door in the moonlight"
-Lon Chaney
(Paraphrased, of course!)
Posted by Louis Franchetti (Member # 2035) on November 02, 2016, 08:15 AM:
Thanks everyone for making this the best one yet, great pictures and captions. Hope to see you all in April.
Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on November 02, 2016, 10:18 AM:
Thank you to Claus, Doug, and Evan for the photos. Together they wonderfully pictorialized the people, the atmosphere, the events, and the location for all who could attend and for the many of us who couldn't. From the comments this gathering just seems to get better and better.
Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on November 02, 2016, 11:39 AM:
Janice,
Glad you enjoyed it. Start thinking about when you can make it to one of the shows; we'd love to meet you in person.
Claus.
Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on November 03, 2016, 03:09 AM:
Claus I would love to meet you guys too...I'm just not a very good traveler. Maybe I can talk my son into making the trip with me
Posted by David C. Lucidi (Member # 4020) on November 04, 2016, 04:46 AM:
Awesome pictures Claus (and everyone else)!
Hoping I can make it next year, already put it on the calendar! Now if only I can keep life from interrupting ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Posted by Michael Lattavo (Member # 4280) on November 04, 2016, 09:15 AM:
I already put it on my calendar too - but more importantly, I put it on my wife's calendar! Had a great time!
Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on January 20, 2017, 01:39 PM:
Jason Smith, please get in touch with me, thanks from Shorty
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