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Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 02, 2004, 07:38 AM:

Grease
120 mins, 2400ft
CinemaScope anamorphic print
Colour
Available from Derann

I purchased this print from Derann about 3 years ago, and as soon as I projected it I was amazed at the superb print quality. Razor sharp with rich colours, this print looks gorgeous projected on an 8ft scope screen. The film of course is a nostalgic musical about high school life in the 1950's, interpreted with 70's style music. John Travolta and Olivia Newton -John are perfect in the lead roles. It is a very funny film, with some occasional racy language, and a great musical score including "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "You're the one that I want", and the show stopping "Grease" sung by the brilliant Frankie Valli. There is much to enjoy in this film, and my particular favourite reel is the High School Dance sequence, where there is an all too brief appearance by Ed Burns (77 Sunset Strip) as the egotistical Master of Ceremonies Vince Fontaine. The musical sound track is so good, that it needs to be in stereo. Unfortunately Derann only sell the film with a mono sound track, but if you take the trouble as I did, to re-record the sound track in stereo from the DVD, you will end up with a film of stunning visual and audio impact which will put any projected video in its place.
Very highly recommended
Print AA
Sound B

[ October 28, 2006, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: Paul Adsett ]

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on November 02, 2004, 08:05 PM:

Paul,

I'm pleased to hear how enjoyable these features are.
I was always, fearful of getting into scope films, because I did not
know how sharp or bright the picture may be with a secondary
lens projecting the image.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 02, 2004, 09:26 PM:

Hi Michael,
Yes I used to feel the same way- how can Super 8 CinemaScope possibly be any good? Well "Grease" was the first scope picture I ever purchased, and the quality of the scope picture just blew me away- and still does. Since then I have purchased several scope features, and I would have to say that I now much prefer scope prints, because the visual impact of that 8ft wide screen is like going to the cinema. My family and friends also much prefer to watch scope films. The thing you have to have with scope projection is plenty of light- so you need an f1.0 projection lens combined with a 150w or 200w projector, and preferably a 2-bladed shutter.

Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on November 02, 2004, 10:46 PM:

Paul,
I wonder if I can get away with keeping the 3 shutter blade set-up in my GS1200? As you know the GS has a 200 watt lamp.
Have you tried scope films with the Eumig 938 machines?

Michael

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 03, 2004, 07:06 AM:

Hi Michael,
Yes the normal 3 bladed shutter on the 200 w GS1200 will give you a very bright scope picture up to about 8ft wide. Its just that the 2-blade will give you 33% more light. Either way you will need to use a fast lens (f1.0 if possible, or f1.2 max).
I often show scope films on my 150w Eumig 938. But I use a Kodak Ektar f1.0 prime (non-zoom) lens, which gives a picture almost as bright as the GS1200. This is the best lens I have ever seen, and because it is a 20mm fixed focus lens, it has much less light loss and much better contrast and definition than even the Elmo f1.0 lens, so I end up with a superbly sharp and contrasty scope picture. So, once again, the quality of the projection lens is everything.

Posted by Andreas Eggeling (Member # 105) on November 03, 2004, 09:10 AM:

[Big Grin]

Ohh, a second forum disussing about equipment [Big Grin]

Posted by Chip Gelmini (Member # 44) on November 03, 2004, 09:58 AM:

For those interested, the scope print from Derann of GREASE includes the cue marks in proper places. You will find this handy if you run with 2 machines for changeovers. When threading, just make sure that # 8 on the leader is stopped in the top loop. When you see the first cue mark, start motor. On second cue mark, turn lamp on, switch sound, and reach over and shut off opposite lamp. Assumed your machines are connected to an external amp or switch box via output cables.

Chip G

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 03, 2004, 10:20 AM:

I think Andreas has a point. Equipment and technical discussion should be confined to the main forum. Lets keep the film review section just for film reviews, period.

Posted by Chip Gelmini (Member # 44) on December 15, 2004, 03:55 PM:

When I worked in the cinema, most prints came with information sheets about the make up for the projectionist. While it still was not a review per say, it was helpful stuff. Why not include makeup data here in the review section? If you're going to say it's on 7 reels color and scope, you should add the makeup info. Otherwise, I agree this should only be for film reviews.

CG

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 16, 2018, 03:56 PM:

For the 40th anniversary we viewed our a print a week or so ago. Re Recorded into stereo with a booming soundtrack, this is a great full scope print which we obtained from Steve at the reel image several years ago now for just $200. I dont think it would be found at this price again, Super image and great colours make this a winner for us. It never dates.

Posted by Oliver F. R. Feld (Member # 1911) on June 17, 2018, 02:49 PM:

Paul and Tom
Thank You both for this amazing descriptions and pictures.
One more title to beat DVD and BluRay!

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 17, 2018, 03:23 PM:

Thanks Oliver. Have to say, until i bought this feature i dont think i had actually sat through Grease on the TV once. This is now one of the most repeatable feature we have. [Wink]

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