Hi Frameworks
Firstly I'd like to thank everyone who made suggestions on here about the
darkroom rotary door last time. Amazingly I discovered one right down the road
from me and it is soon to be installed in my darkroom
We are processing a lot more 16mm here at Gauge Film now and I could
Just wondering if anyone knows where a second hand rotary darkroom door might
reside. I'm re-building the lab and would very much like to install one.
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Hi frameworks,
Currently I'm looking for a decent base plate for my shoulder rig. I fly
everything from my 16mm filmo to my DSLR (evil I know) on my DIY support. It's
been made from old 16mm bit's and second hand DSLR bits. It was cheap and does
the job. Anyway I've recently got a follow
Hi frameworks,
As some of you may know I've been setting up a HD 8mm telecine service this
month at Gauge Film. We're waiting for the unit to arrive so we can set it all
up and do some tests before offering a service. I just wondered if any of you
have any advice on cleaning film before
scratching the film.
John
From: Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com
To: FrameWorks frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2012 6:19:29 AM
Subject: [Frameworks] D-19 testing
Hi all,
I've pretty much got the conventional
Hi all,
I've pretty much got the conventional D-19 process down now (as taken from the
darkroom cookbook). Now I feel it's time to experiment a little. I want to
shoot one roll of 16mm film with the same subject matter/ lighting/ cam
settings etc.. and then take sections of that film (5ft or
Hi Frameworks,
Quick question. I'm shooting some film indoors and most my studio lights are
CFL daylight balanced. However I also have some really nice theater lights
which will come in handy, however they only take the tungsten type linear
bulbs. Any ideas what gel I need to use to make them
.
Precisely what these are designed for...
RB
On Oct 31, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Kevin Timmins wrote:
Hi Frameworks,
Quick question. I'm shooting some film indoors and most my studio lights are
CFL daylight balanced. However I also have some really nice theater lights
which will come
Hi everyone,
As a lot of you may know I've been scraping the pennies together all year for a
8mm HD telecine unit here at Gauge Film. I have some offers coming in October
which will help fund this machine (and cut you in on some awesome deals). I
feel it's important the UK has an affordable
Hi all,
I'm on the hunt for a good standard 8 splicer as I'm getting set to start
offering a R8 service for 100D and possibly a BW reversal service as well.
Tape splicers preferable but all recommendations welcome! If anyone has one for
sale I'm interested.
All the bestKevin
Just after some single perf 16mm leader in the UK to supplement the 16mm
processing service I just got up and running for E100D and Tri-X.
I suspect I wont need too much of it. I've checked on a few familiar websites
but cannot seem to find any.
All the best and thanks in advance for the
Just looking at their catalogue. Is this what I'm looking for?
Kodak White Opaque Acetate Leader :catno 8210445description: RL 7303 16MM ACET
WHT LDR OPQsingle perf
It look like I'll have to buy 1000ft of it if I go direct to Kodak.
BestKev
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 10:38:42 -0400
From:
leaders and small quantities,
as does Christy's and EEPCo.
Alain
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 8:11 AM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Just looking at their catalogue. Is this what I'm looking for?
Kodak White Opaque Acetate Leader :
catno 8210445description: RL 7303 16MM ACET WHT LDR
Ok a bit of a mathematical problem here.
I'm all set to develop but have had some problems understanding the dilution
instructions for the fixer. Forgive my stupidity, I haven't done math since
high school.
Anyway I'm mixing up 1800ml of fixer. The Hypam fixer says 1+4 and the Champion
who wold be interested in this service, depending on price,
NIcky.
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From: Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com
To: FrameWorks frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Sent: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:41
Subject: [Frameworks] 16mm Prices
Hi Frameworks
What is a reasonable amount to pay for the development of a 100ft roll of 16mm
film, both 100D and Tri-X in the UK?
I've been offering an affordable developing service for Super 8 since january
and it's going very well. People here seem very appreciative for the service
and quick
Hi,
Thanks for the help on splicers. All very useful! I actually think I have the
Kodak press tape splicer somewhere. After googling it I remember getting one in
with a box of super 8 stuff ages ago. I'll have to go and have a look for it.
What kind of tape does it use?
How can you tell the
Hi Frameworks,
Following on from the belts for my Elf RT... I fitted the new belts and it
seems to work wonderfully.
There does seem to be a few small problems with it however. The most dramatic
one seems to be the still picture lever. I assume you're meant to pull the
leaver down and then
Hi Frameworks,
I purchased an Elf projector some time ago and I discovered that it was missing
some belts (two I think). Here is a link to some pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73172807@N06/?uploaded=2magic_cookie=4bf21de9f77e9f1a52dbdb154e759a2b
Can anyone tell me what belts I need to
. http://www.16mmdirectory.org/search?q=patchetts
Alain
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:09 AM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi Frameworks,
I purchased an Elf projector some time ago and I discovered that it was missing
some belts (two I think). Here is a link to some pictures:
http
this, they use a clutch not a belt for rewind)
Main drive belt (not listed in the eBay post).
Ask the seller if he has the main drive belt. If not you can run yours until it
falls off, but you would be better to replace themall at once.
Alain
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 5:52 AM, Kevin Timmins
Yes, welcome Ben! Enjoy your stay!
Kev
From: tom.whites...@duke.edu
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:45:20 +
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] wish to post
Ben, you just posted, it’s as easy as that.
Welcome to the forum, just speak up. Cheers.
-
I use anything from 1-4 liter kit of tetenal's E-6 developer a month. After
looking on some forums it appeared that it was ok at dispose of E-6 down the
drain. However I was recently on a course in London and the lecturer told me it
was worth finding out for certain what was in the E-6 before
Hi Scott, sorry coming to bug you more about D-19
My processing schedule to process super 8 films is:
Pre-wash = 2minutes
First Developer = 7minutes
Wash water = 2minutes
Bleach bath = 3minutes
Water wash = 2minutes
Clearing bath = 2minutes
Water wash = 2minutes
Re-exposure
I concur, Liptons books are invaluable to any filmmaker wanting to take on
celluloid! In more ways than one!
Good luckKevin
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:12:02 -0700
From: matthewfrancisbr...@gmail.com
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Subject: [Frameworks] Celluloid Editing
Hello,
I am hoping
Thanks Scott!
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:15:12 -0400
From: klu...@panix.com
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Storing E-6 and D-19
The BW is not too bad.
The stop bath can be mixed with the developer and you can verify that it's
fairly pH neutral. This can
Hi frameworks,
I was wondering if anyone could advise me on chemical storage when it comes to
colour and black and white chemicals. I will dispose of them once a year. For
colour do I need to store:First dev?Colour dev?Bleach fix?Stabilizer?I assume I
don't have to store the STAB? What can go
of super 8. I would put at least 1,5 l.
Hope your next experiment will be more sucessful !
Marianne
On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 9:11 PM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi,
Having more lomo tank problems. Used both tanks tonight with new chemicals, two
films in each tank and 1200ml
Hi,
Having more lomo tank problems. Used both tanks tonight with new chemicals, two
films in each tank and 1200ml of chemistry. All films came out but both films
on the top spiral have a black edge. Is it possible an area of the film has
been above the chemistry in the tank? Is that generally
Hi all,
I have recently got my hands on a second lomo developing tank. Now I've used my
first developing tank for over 5 years and I've always had problems getting the
chemistry in quickly. I pour half a ltr in and then I have to wriggle the black
tube (a kind of up and pown motion) to get the
Just purchasing some chemicals to make D-19 in order to have a go at processing
some of my Tri-X films.
I've got to the fixer stage and I've been told any non-hardening fixer will
suffice. Are some fixers better to use with D-19 than others and does anyone
have any recommendations? There seems
Message-
From: Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com
To: FrameWorks frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Sent: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:47
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] E-6 Imperfections
Oh right, thanks Nicky
On the box it says that the 5 liter kit can process 60 films. I did
Hi all,
I've been doing a lot of Super 8 developing for people over the last few weeks.
The last two film I developed last night had an interesting imperfection and I
wondered if anyone on frameworks could shed some light on what's happening.
The chemicals were mixed on the 1st and as far as
are encountering something
totally different.
Hope this helps,
Erin
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 7:52 AM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
I've been doing a lot of Super 8 developing for people over the last few weeks.
The last two film I developed last night had
, Kevin Timmins wrote:
So the problem... Ok now the films have come out great
overall but in parts there seems to be this light browny kind of layer
that fluidly move across the image, in parts it's centralized and in
others it's on the edges. Like I say overall the images are
clearly visible
Does anyone have a 50ft Lomo Tank for sale with all its bits?
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Thanks, really useful stuff!
How come all the responses to this thread don't stay in the same thread? I've
been hunting through my inbox looking for all 100D related emails. I've copied
and pasted useful stuff to a word doc... Would be nice if it all stayed in one
place though.
All the
Just wanted to say this is brilliant.
I love the moments that slip from abstraction into something figurative (I'm
guessing this happened when the rider stopped riding).
Held me to the end (which is quite difficult to do on youtube or vimeo).
ThanksKevin
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:44:28 -0500
Hi Frameworks,
I've been developing a while with E-6 and I've been storing my old chemicals in
a few massive water cooler bottles (one for each bath). Can I do the same with
my Black and White developer chemicals? Do I need some type of special storage
containers due to the acid or can I use
--- On Fri, 1/20/12, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
From: Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Frameworks] Processing Discontinued Film Stocks
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Date: Friday, January 20, 2012, 10:44 PM
Hi frameworks,
I've got a lot of moribund film stock which
Hi frameworks,
I've got a lot of moribund film stock which is building up at a somewhat
welcome rate. I want to know if I can process (essentially still use) them as
black and white films. Here is a list of films stocks which I have:
Kodak Kodachrome K40Kodak Ektachrome 160AGFA moviechrome
Hi frameworks
I'm looking into purchasing a nice little standard 8 camera. I'm not really
familiar with the medium so would appreciate and suggestions in regards of
makes and models.
ThanksKevin ___
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only issue has been that it opens very
easily, so taping it shut is a good idea.
MikeDallas, tx
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:38:12 +
From: Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Frameworks] Standard 8 camera suggestions
To: frameworks
On saturday I attended a course at nowhere in London on Black and White
reversal processing which was excellent.
I'm certain I could develop tri-x (and other stocks) straight out the gate now
but I want to understand the process thoroughly. That is to say the chemical
process from first
Hi Frameworks,
I'm going down to London to do a Black and White reversal processing workshop
on Saturday and have to take an exposed roll of Tri-x 200 along with me. I've
never used this film stock before and was wondering if I should have the
camera's filter set to the bulb or sun position
, Kevin Timmins wrote:
I'm going down to London to do a Black and White reversal processing
workshop on Saturday and have to take an exposed roll of Tri-x 200
along with me. I've never used this film stock before and was
wondering if I should have the camera's filter set to the bulb or
sun
Thanks Ken!
I will keep this in mind when digitizing next time. I would use a HQ 1080p
transfer but over here in the UK I'm not actually sure there is a service. And
I'm sure if there is it's going to be expensive. I spent about £40 (including
postage) getting 150ft of Super 8 film digitized
The dvx records progressive not just interlaced so you get away from those
interlaced frames. I think you might get a couple of interlaced frames for NTSC
because of the 60i to 24p thing. With PAL though 25p has no interlaced frames
at all. Still if you are in a NTSC region a few interlaced
Hi, I just got my digitized super 8 footage back from blue cine tech set at
.avi flagget 18fps. I need to edit it in a timeline at 25fps to match my DV
footage. So I need to run it through compressor and change the frame rate. I
was wondering what's the best codec to use? In the info of the
with going to one of these is that any
effects you add (cropping, colour correction) will be applied using a less
lossey codec and improve the way the correction is applied to the image.
Good luck,
Deco
On 12/22/11 4:31 PM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:
Hi, I just got
Hi all,
My DVX100B records sound at 48khz, 16bit. The sound is good but I've just
purchased a little zoom H1 which has a lot of different options for recording
sound and I'm wondering which setting is a good one to go for. I'll still be
using the camera mic as and when it's needed but the H1
I'm sure one of the Panasonic DVX100's had the time lapse function. And the
focus ring on the DVX, can't beat it!
Kev
From: kenpaulrosent...@hotmail.com
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:01:34 -0800
Subject: [Frameworks] Camera Recommendation
Can anyone
the States.
...
Roger
On Dec 9, 2011, at 8:54 AM, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net
nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote:
If you're attached to a college you can get a discount from Kodak, although
it's only about 10%.
NIcky Hamlyn.
-Original Message-
From: Kevin Timmins
Hi, I have used super 8 for a while now and was thinking about getting a 16mm
camera. I just wondered if some folks could throw out some models and makes
that I could look into. And projectors :)
ThanksKevin
Thanks Pip!
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:40:43 +0100
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
From: framewo...@re-voir.com
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Super 8 developing lomo tank
Kevin, you need 1.5 liters to develop two spools.
-Pip
At 15:31 + 4/11/11, Kevin Timmins wrote:
Secondly, I
of the
light. With that being said, these are your best bet on dimmers. They're
often cheaper than building your own.
http://www.harborfreight.com/router-speed-control-43060.html?utm_campaign=SEOutm_medium=Inbound_linksutm_source=linking
Warren
On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Kevin Timmins
I have a friend who asked me if I could develop some old film he has with my
E-6 developing kit. He says it's eastman ektachrome super 8 colour reversal
film and the process says vnf-1 or rvnp. He also said the cartridge was a fair
bit bigger than the 100d's so I assume it's a sound cartridge.
Hi frameworks
I've got some developing a foot tis weekend. I usually develop one film at a
time in my 50ft tank instead of 2. This time I'm going to do 2 at a time.
However I have hit a problem... Well two problems actually. The first:
I snapped the smaller thread off the tightening device.
I just wanted to say I've really enjoyed reading this thread and I'm glad I
started it. I think DV, Super 8, HD are all great mediums and are routed into
our culture historically in very unique ways that vary for each of us. It's
strange that for me DV was the medium I grew up with and super 8
Hi all
I purchased a eumig 610D duel film projector ages ago in the hope of making my
own telecine machine. I have a Panasonic DVX100B camcorder for SD and a Canon
550D for HD I could could capture to. I've been meaning to start faffing about
with this project for over a year now but haven't
Hi all, I'm after some good advice regarding a piece of work I'm re-making for
a show early next year. Here is the original:
http://www.axisweb.org/seCVPG.aspx?ARTISTID=14263
or a video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62g2GgYeXuYfeature=channel_video_title
I need to make a variation of the
Indeed this all makes sense... thanks so much. I didn't have it transfered to
mini DV tape (720 x 576) because I didn't want the interlaced frames. I emailed
Blue Cine Tech to ask them about the codec and they said it was a Panasonic DV
codec.
Could you explain a few term to me that you used
Hi all,
I have a super 8 query regarding a camera I sold a while back. I'm trying to
figure out what's happened. Now I tested the camera before sending it out and
got images/the film pulled through fine.
Here is what the buyer has said has happened after using a film cartridge
(100d,
Hi frameworks
I'm just looking at some footage I have got back from Blue Cine Tech saved as
.avi at 18fps. The Frame Size is 768 x 576, usually SD (PAL) frame size is 720
x 576. I just wondered if there was any reason for this as I thought film was
4:3 just like SD video? Would that mean my
Can you please elaborate on the significance of this?
From: joeg...@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:47:06 -0700
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Super 8 Frame Size question
square vs non-square pixel?
On Oct 4, 2011, at 5:44 PM, Kevin Timmins wrote:Hi frameworks
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