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Tom Spielman
Master Film Handler

Posts: 339
From: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Registered: Apr 2016

posted May 23, 2016 02:46 PM

I came here seeking knowledge about projector repair. The goal was a small DIY transfer to digital project.

Instead I end up getting a new Super 8 camera and a proper screen. I haven't seen clean 8mm film projected by a clean projector on a decent and properly sized screen in decades. Maybe not ever.

Until last night. Wow.

It's not nearly as sharp as wider gauges or DV, but seen the way it was meant to been seen, well, it left me more impressed with the format. It will never be quite right displayed on a 16 X 9 screen no matter how good the transfer process. It's still well worth doing but I can see that I'm going to want to project those old movies now and then.

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Raleigh M. Christopher
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 130
From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jan 2016

posted May 23, 2016 02:53 PM

My family has old home movies shot on Kodachrome from 1968/69 that loook AMAZING. The color is rich, and the films have no scratches, once you get past the lead in. Yeah, it looks great!

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Tom Photiou
Film God

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From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted May 23, 2016 03:00 PM

Good boy Tommy,now you have the bug you will soon start a new collection. [Big Grin]

Despite Digital video and Blu-rays etc all being very good film definatly has a look all of its own that i dont think it can be beaten. I recently purchased a very short 400ft version of the film One eyed jacks last week and the quality for its age is stunning. Here these images were taken during projection so arnt really done any justice.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted May 23, 2016 03:15 PM

As you say Tom, when all is spot on, it certainly has a charm and quality all of its own.

It's like a whole different format when you compare some of the best examples of films on 8 with some of the poorest transferred prints from the "grainy" years.

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Alan Rik
Film God

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From: New York City, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted May 24, 2016 08:15 AM

Film is great in that when you see something you have shot for the first time either projected or even just looking at the individual frames...its so much more visceral and exciting than Digital. What you hold in your hand needs no explanation. It is 100% real and forever. It cannot be recorded over.
When I see old Video of things I've shot it doesn't do much. But when I see old film it truly takes me back.
Welcome to the club!!

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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

posted May 24, 2016 09:08 AM

It's not such a bad thing, as hobbies go it's not really that expensive (try restoring an old car...), it doesn't have to take up a lot of room and once you get past the occasional frustration it can be very satisfying.

The thing I love about it is all the different layers it has: film collecting, gear restoration, film history, presentation, filmmaking, sound systems, home cinema building and many others. Everybody experiences it differently than everybody else.

If you get together with other film people the social aspect is huge: that enthusiasm we feel just kind of multiplies when you concentrate it in the same room.

It's even something that is there for you when you need it, but will wait for you when you need to take a step back. As long as you put things away with due respect, they don't require any maintenance, and if you are smart about your spending there will be no payments to be kept up.

For example, try that with a power boat or a motorcycle!

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

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Osi Osgood
Film God

Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted May 24, 2016 12:05 PM

Tom, we certainly feel you're pain! [Smile]

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