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Chris Fries
Master Film Handler
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From: Ohio, US
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted January 27, 2012 02:30 PM
Osi, I have no problem watching the video. Either keep refreshing or go back and then forward and re-open the page.
I continue now with the classic Disney animated film digests.
"Fantasia" was released in 1940. It is a stunning blend of music and animation.
Here is the most recognized segment of the film.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHQ0HM3E9vE
As many of you know, my first film purchases were several discarded super 8 films from my library. On the day of the sale I remember waiting impatiently for the staff to wheel the A/V carts down to the main floor. I was thinking how great it was going to be to finally own all the films I had borrowed over the years. What I did not anticipate was the mass of people that pounced on these carts once they were brought out. I frantically grabbed for my favorites. As I was bartering with someone to swap titles so I could have both 200's of "The Fox and the Hound", I spied "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" on a cart. I finished my swap, turned to get it and it was gone. 25 years later, thanks to a seller in England, I can watch this on a silver screen again. I know it has some fade and there are a few lines but I don't care. I think it's beautiful.
[ January 28, 2012, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: Chris Fries ]
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Osi Osgood
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posted January 30, 2012 01:18 PM
I was able to watch the whole Utube today.
There was a scope version of just the "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend", but I prefer the version in the digest, as this film was not originally scope. That approximate five minute version (in scope) was taken from a documentary about Marylin, which I believe was narrarated by Rock Hudson and released after her deathy.
Since the film was originally in flat and not the scope aspect ratio, you had to (of course) cut off a good deal of the image on the top and bottom, to reformat it for scope, (something that was done with "Gone With The Wind" as well, when it was released in scope, and that film suffered for it too)
Therefore, (in my opinion) the digest version, in it's original ratio, is preferred.
I finally got to watch that little two minute add for Walt Disney Super 8! That must be quite rare and boy, would I love to find that. It's pretty cool!
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Chris Fries
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From: Ohio, US
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posted January 31, 2012 04:47 PM
Hugh,
Thank you for reiterating why the Dearnn "Carrie" is edited the way it is. I did not go into details because, as I mentioned in the original posting of the first film, it had already been discussed on another thread. I think they both work as separate digests and are, indeed, very well edited. And even though "Part 1" tells more of the story and has some scares, I think the edit that features Piper Laurie is actually more intense.
Thank you also for your concern about what can and cannot be posted on Youtube. I figured if other people could upload an entire film without complaint from the studios, I could upload a digest of that film. Granted, many of my films have "Matched third party content" but that's it. No one has blocked them. If I try to post a film and it gets blocked, I just remove it. Otherwise, I will continue to post videos of 8mm digests.
So, stay tuned. There's more to come. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
[ February 08, 2012, 02:26 AM: Message edited by: Chris Fries ]
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Chris Fries
Master Film Handler
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posted February 16, 2012 01:00 AM
Great job with that sync of "Empire" Anthony! I am trying to to the same thing for my silent "Dumbo Makes the Big Top". I edited the sound of the DVD to match the digest. Problem is, as Brad pointed out, even at its lowest speed setting, my Chinon S-1200 runs faster than 24 FPS. So, I have to find a way way to make the slightly slower sound match the super 8 film. I will make it work.
Now, on to other film.
Vampire movies, TV shows and books continue to be very popular so I think now is a good time to share this digest
From 1979 here is a fun comedy called "Love at First Bite".
With George Hamilton as Dracula. Also starring Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin and Arte Johnson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJERotnKORA
This is a perfect example of how a blue gel placed over the lens can make a faded film look better. Without it this film is beet red. It is so faded I flipped the switch that makes the bulb brighter and used two layers of cellophane. Blue is only really noticeable during bright scenes but there are not a lot of those in this film.
[ February 16, 2012, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: Chris Fries ]
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UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
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). Would you mind to check the film stock for me please. 
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