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Topic: Wanted: Something to test out my Scope Lens

Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted March 23, 2007 06:50 PM

I've had a scope lens for about 2 years now and haven't acquired any films in all this time that are scope. So if anyone has any trailers, odd reels, or digests they'd be willing to part with. Let me know via bfssales@gmail.com. I'm looking for a spending range of up to $25 before shipping. So if you have something let me know.

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Check out the trailer for my feature length Spaghetti-style Western:

Six and Bisti

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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006

posted March 23, 2007 07:12 PM

Hi Ernie. Have a look on Deranns listings,http://www.derann.co.uk/
they have scope 200ft copies of "Playground Skirmish" from MATRIX for less than the price you quoted. Best of luck. [Smile]

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 23, 2007 08:05 PM

You could actually try it with any academy formatted print to start. Certainly, everyone in frame will look short and fat, but at least if the picture is wide and sharp you know you're ready for the next step of really getting a 'scope print. (In a movie with nothing but scenery, the only difference might be an oval sun!)

You're doing it exactly opposite the way I did. I accidentally bought a 'scope print and projected it "squished" for a while until I got a 'scope lens and a wide screen.

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Ernie Zahn
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 540
From: Greenwich, CT, USA
Registered: Oct 2004

posted March 23, 2007 09:54 PM

Keith I sent them an e-mail inquiring about getting a copy. And Steve thanks for the tip, I tried it out it looks pretty neat! Of course I'm going to need a bigger screen. Mine is not up to the task, unless I shrink the projection size, but where's the fun in that [Razz]

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Check out the trailer for my feature length Spaghetti-style Western:

Six and Bisti

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 23, 2007 10:19 PM

Yes,

After I got that 'scope lens and projected that 'scope film 18 inches high on my 48 inch square tripod screen, I got a distinct feeling a new screen was in my future!

-creeping hobbyism!

(glad to be of help!)

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006

posted March 24, 2007 06:26 PM

Hi Ernie, Hope you are succesful with Derann. They usually have a few items listed in Scope and at reasonable prices. Their service is excellent. When you get that 2.66:1 screen, there will be no going back - be warned! Happy widescreen viewing [Smile]

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted March 25, 2007 08:14 AM

What I like about Derann is the offer a professional service to us. I do tend to harp on about them, but they are really good to deal with and I am sure that after a quick phone call they can sort you out a short test film.
Have a good Sunday.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted March 25, 2007 02:47 PM

I have like 3 or 4 businesses on the planet (...or anywhere else for that matter) that are my favo(u)rites and Derann is on that list. They produce a product that is completely improbable in this day and age and they do it to high standards and a decent level of care for their customers. When I send an e-mail off to them I always receive a response that makes me feel like I've walked into the local shop and I'm a regular there.

-the fact that it's a product that always has and always will have a warm place in my heart may have a little to do with it as well...

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All I ask is a wide screen and a projector to light her by...

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