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Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 14, 2014, 07:56 AM:

Hello all,

I believe I might I have one of the last few surviving copies of an hour and a half long documentary intitled "Expedition to Mount Ararat". The print is in such great shape, it would be a pity if I didn't convert it to digital, and pronto. It was made by an association named International Expeditions in 1974 and follows a group of mostly American explorers as they travel across Switzerland and into Turkey to try and climb the mount in search of Noah's Arc.

I would appreciate anyone's help as I would really love to convert this print and hope you're all having a great weekend [Smile]

!!!

Elyas

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 15, 2014, 03:43 PM:

Bump

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 15, 2014, 05:31 PM:

Bump

Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on December 15, 2014, 07:27 PM:

Elyas, there are transfer houses all over the world who do this kind of thing; a local favorite here is Yale Film and Video. It's expensive to use professional equipment and expertise. If you're trying to create something of archival value, you'd need to go to that expense or find a reliable way to get something nearly comparable (like a FilmStuff/Roger Evans rig). In this day and age, unless it's strictly for personal use, 1080HD is a must.

another question is, who owns the copyright to this picture? Might the owner have any interest?

Posted by Jim Schrader (Member # 9) on December 17, 2014, 09:10 AM:

elyas i sent you a pm did you get it?

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 17, 2014, 01:46 PM:

Hi Bill and Jim,

that's the thing, I believe the company is no more, it is called "International Expeditions" and is like National George or Audubon. The movie isn't on IMDB either. I might have landed ass backwards on a goldmine here. Jim, I did get your message, sorry for not having responded sooner. The problem is that shipping here is so expensive and there are facilities here I can get it done with as well. I just wanted to do it myself is the thing n I thing with this 'Tele cine' stuff and a HD camera, I'm golden.

My question to anybody reading is " If a company that owned the rights is defunct, who now owns the rights? Especially if it's the last surviving copy (so happy it's LPP too)"

Elyas

[ December 17, 2014, 02:55 PM: Message edited by: Elyas Tesfaye ]

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 23, 2014, 09:18 AM:

Bump [Smile]

!!!

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 23, 2014, 09:20 AM:

Bump [Smile]

!!!

Posted by Janice Glesser (Member # 2758) on December 23, 2014, 09:48 AM:

What are you asking Elays? There's plenty of information on DIY film transferring if you search past threads on this forum and Google. However... If you haven't done it before...to get excellent results be prepared to put in a lot of time and trial and error. I transfer 16mm and although I've had good results...I'm still working on making it better.

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 23, 2014, 12:45 PM:

Hi Janice,

thank you so much and to make my mentorship quite simple and time efficient, I would like to ask for the best tele cine unit you recommend for an EIKI SSL-O to start with.

Also, I would like to pick your brain on the usual copyright regulations if a company is currently defunct and I can't even find the movie of theirs on imdb that I own in pristine condition.

Thanks a ton n Happy Holidays,
Elyas

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 23, 2014, 12:46 PM:

Hi Janice,

thank you so much and to make my mentorship quite simple and time efficient, I would like to ask for the best tele cine unit you recommend for an EIKI SSL-O to start with.

Also, I would like to pick your brain on the usual copyright regulations if a company is currently defunct and I can't even find the movie of theirs on imdb that I own in pristine condition.

Thanks a ton n Happy Holidays,
Elyas

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on December 24, 2014, 02:55 AM:

QUOTE "Also, I would like to pick your brain on the usual copyright regulations if a company is currently defunct and I can't even find the movie of theirs on imdb that I own in pristine condition."

Elyas, nobody on here is likely, nor unwise enough, to give you a categorical answer on the question of copyright that you have asked for. Laws vary in different countries.... you need to consult a copyright professional.

It will doubt cost you money, but it will be a pittance compared to the gold mine you are so firmly convinced you hold in your hand.

Martin

Posted by Elyas Tesfaye (Member # 3356) on December 24, 2014, 07:02 AM:

Hi Martin,

thanks so much, Happy Holidays n I will be sure to get back to you once I have consulted a professional [Smile]

!!!

Elyas

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