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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 20, 2006 10:54 AM

Just wondering if anyone within the 'industry' produces a calendar.

I don't recall ever having seen a film, projector, camera, or any other cine related calendars, or am I blind?

If there isn't one, it is a pity.

Any thoughts or info, anyone??

Dave.

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Joerg Polzfusz
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 815
From: Berlin, Germany, Europe, Earth, Solar System
Registered: Apr 2006

posted December 20, 2006 11:39 AM

Except for the usual calendars for certain films/cartoons/filmstars and the calendars with filmposters, I've only found this calendar with photos from
German Cinemas for 2007.

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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 22, 2006 11:29 AM

Hi Joerg,
I wonder if Juergen Lossau has ever thought of publishing a calendar based on the movie projector and movie camera photo's in his excellent books?

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 22, 2006 04:20 PM

Say, Paul,

Now that really would be something worth having. It's exactly the sort of thing I had in mind, though I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Well voiced, Paul.

Dave.

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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted December 22, 2006 04:41 PM

I just have this sudden image in my head of the Calendar Girls although in this case it would probably be the Super 8 boys......uggggghhhhh delete that thought......

Can you just imagine the fight between say Craig "super spool" and my "200ft short" [Big Grin]

Still it would be for charity [Wink]

But on a semi-serious note, looking at software such as IPhoto by Apple, we could produce our own and then distribute it as a pdf file so anyone can print it

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 23, 2006 01:43 AM

Would Mike's copy have to be specially boxed?

Dave.

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Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
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Craig Hamilton
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Luton
Registered: Sep 2004

posted December 23, 2006 01:45 AM

Tony, it’s not the size that counts, it’s what you do with it. [Big Grin]

Craig

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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

posted December 23, 2006 04:39 AM

Ooh you are awful !
I think Gary at Derann would look nice in his party frock. He will thump me for that bless him....
My pal was in Cal Girls movie which he said was fun to be in. He was one of the video camera men, but the scene was cut from the flick. Just his luck.

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted December 23, 2006 07:27 AM

I still think Paul's idea is a superb one.

Does anyone know Juergen Lossau well enough to actually put this idea to him? It could be ready for 2008, I'm sure!!! I would certainly purchase a few.

Maybe even one of the new 8mm film magazines might be interested in the idea.

Tony's idea could work too, but I do feel that it might be better if it were professionally reproduced, rather than just be available for downloading.

- Anyway, I think it is an idea worth pursuing.

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Valves and celluloid - a great combination!
Early technology rules OK!

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Gary Brocklehurst
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 172
From: West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Registered: Apr 2006

posted December 27, 2006 03:56 AM

Hi Lee

Please give me a while to lose a little weight first! Seriously, I hope that Val and yourself had a great Christmas and I wish you both all the very best for 2007

Kindest Regards

Gary

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Joerg Polzfusz
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 815
From: Berlin, Germany, Europe, Earth, Solar System
Registered: Apr 2006

posted January 02, 2007 07:19 AM

Hi,

BTW you can create your own calendar for 10 to 30 EUR by simply sending 13 digital photos (one for the title-page) to one of those "digital photo labs". You don't even have to shoot those photos yourself since you can find plenty of them on the internet, e.g. here:
Mondofoto
Super8Wiki

One of these calendars at pixelnet (German only, sorry)

Jörg

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Graham Sinden
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Kent, UK
Registered: Aug 2005

posted January 02, 2007 07:30 AM

It sounds a good idea making a professional calender, but it can be risky if you print too many and they dont sell quick enough. Books dont have this problem as much.

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Lee Mannering
Film God

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

posted January 03, 2007 03:16 AM

Thanks for the good wishes Gary and all the very best to you and yours. I am filming near Dudley on Thursday so may pop into Derann for a brew after lunch.

Happy days!

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David Pannell
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1072
From: Horsham, West Sussex, UK
Registered: Nov 2004

posted January 03, 2007 12:13 PM

Thanks everyone for your ideas and input. However, it does seem that the consensus of opinion is that there probably aren't enough takers to make it a viable proposition. Still, never mind, it was just an idea. - Would be nice, though. [Frown]

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