Re: [Frameworks] Beaulieu 4008ZM4 Super 8 silent camera

2020-09-07 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Hi Fred, Current Beaulieu 4008 users highly recommend this Spanish service for a new modern rechargable battery, i.e. http://professionalbatterycharger.com/beaulieu_4008_battery_accu_930_mah_eneloop_pro_cells_charger_re_cell_new.html On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 3:43 PM Fred Camper wrote: > I have

Re: [Frameworks] New Lenny Lipton Book!

2020-06-04 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Utterly fantastic. Bravo! On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 3:42 PM Ken Paul Rosenthal < kenpaulrosent...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Yesterday, I had a delightful phone conversation with Lenny Lipton--a true > gentleman and a really gentle man. What a treat to talk shop with the man > who wrote the seminal

Re: [Frameworks] Recently completed animation restoration

2020-04-03 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Well done! Thanks for the undertaking. On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 3:45 PM wrote: > For a little diversion I offer a little project I’ve just completed. A > full restoration of an animation produced by the very talented Fred Burns > at USC in 1974, with a soundtrack by George Winston. > > 95% of the

Re: [Frameworks] Seeking Mike Hoolboom

2020-01-06 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Hi Pip, I just verified that Mike's page and email contact are up, i.e. http://mikehoolboom.com/thenewsite/?page_id=320. I am not sure about his phone number. Nick On Sun, Jan 5, 2020 at 10:42 AM FrameWorks Admin wrote: > Dear all, > I recently sent an email to Mike Hoolboom which was

Re: [Frameworks] Camera question

2019-12-12 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Spot on, Jeff. Is this the Concord MTC-11 that you mentioned regarding the Beatles press conference? "Andy Warhol, right, waits among the photographers at a Beatles press conference in New York, October, 1964 Photograph: Tony Ray Jones/Getty Images/SSPL"

Re: [Frameworks] Experimental Animation over live action

2019-10-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Fantastic work, Chris! On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 10:32 PM Christopher Ball wrote: > Yes, I made one: It is on youtube: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRiGzHKpUaY > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VaM9hPGI_o > > On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 10:32 PM Chris Rodriguez < >

[Frameworks] New Super 8 film "Gitpu"

2018-02-18 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The title of my new Super 8 film "Gitpu" is Mi'kmaq for eagle. My cousin Lorne's spiritual connection with nature did not prepare me for his passing. A heartfelt thank you to my dear friends and collaborators who attended Gitpu's debut last evening at the Pleasure Dome New Works screening in

[Frameworks] Visionary filmmaker, Paul Clipson has passed.

2018-02-05 Thread Nicholas Kovats
It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you that visionary filmmaker, Paul Clipson, has passed. I cannot believe it. He was 52. We are reeling. . https://vimeo.com/109943175 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com

[Frameworks] Fwd: [AMIA-L] New home needed for brand new 16mm Eastman projector parts

2018-01-09 Thread Nicholas Kovats
FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: David Wells Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 1:57 PM Subject: [AMIA-L] New home needed for brand new 16mm Eastman projector parts To: ami...@lsv.uky.edu We just got a call from a gentleman in the L.A. area who has brand new

Re: [Frameworks] Kodak Super8 digital camera

2017-07-15 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Dave, For the second time in my life I referenced a Dane as a Norwegian. :) Here is the Logmar's Danish web site, ie http://www.logmar.dk/ On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:23 PM Dave Tetzlaff wrote: > Nicholas wrote that the Kodak was designed by Logmar. I couldn’t find >

Re: [Frameworks] Fwd: Kodak Super8 digital camera

2017-07-14 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Which specific Bolex Reflex viewfinder are you referring too, Scott? My regular and UltraPan8 Bolex 13x Reflex viewfinders provide a crisp clear image. Not as bright as the later Aaton and Arri viewfinders but quite good considering it's prism based. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Scott Dorsey

[Frameworks] Fwd: Kodak Super8 digital camera

2017-07-14 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Predictable negativity not withstandinghere are two recent test shots with the new Logmar designed Kodak Super 8 camera, i.e. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq1vP0viRO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23eNNss0ZFY I have the original Logmar prototype Super 8 camera that the new Kodak S8 cam

Re: [Frameworks] History question

2016-06-27 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Amazing! On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Pip Chodorov wrote: > Henri Chomette did some of that in 1925 although he used train tunnels - not > sure if headlights were bright then (see around the two-minute mark and > around 5:40 of

Re: [Frameworks] LaborBerlin: 2 days left

2016-03-28 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Very happy for all concerned that 101% financing was achieved! On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM, Esperanza Collado wrote: > Friends, > > Our colleagues in Berlin need a last push to make it. Please help if you > can. Only 2 days left! > > Thank you very much to all

[Frameworks] Fwd: New Kodak Super 8 movie camera

2016-01-08 Thread Nicholas Kovats
etly ride this mini-film explosion? Or just keep filming? :) Film Forever. Nicholas Kovats Toronto ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks

Re: [Frameworks] New Kodak Super 8 movie camera

2016-01-08 Thread Nicholas Kovats
ven the final Ekta 64T…) > > R. > > On Jan 8, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Nicholas Kovats <nkov...@gmail.com > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > Yup. > > > > There is a brand new Super 8 camera introduced by Kodak and it is > > projected to be available in fal

Re: [Frameworks] Fwd: New Kodak Super 8 movie camera

2016-01-08 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Logmar designed the new Kodak Super 8 camera hardware/software based on their high end pin registered Logmar S8. No timecode. Some basic file metadata for each sound file recorded. 24 bit internal digital recorder can output mp3 or ogg vorbis. Crystal sync accurate to 0.001 fps. Upgradable

Re: [Frameworks] 16mm spools and cans

2015-09-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
STil are excellent special archival poly "cans" that accommodate film on cores but NOT film reels. They are smaller diameter. On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Bill Seery wrote: > PEL in Norfolk distributes Stil cans. May be pricey since they're "archival" > but worth a

Re: [Frameworks] 35mm hand crank

2015-08-06 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Wonky, plastic, jamming transport. I have yet to crack the seal on my boxed unit. Then again some of my friends jumped in when it debuted a few years ago, i..e https://vimeo.com/38822722. Same aspect ratio as my UltraPan8 format 2.8. Dustin Rosemark actually shot a feature length film with this

Re: [Frameworks] Steenbeck with digital sound

2015-08-06 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Tremendous, Zack! Excellent work and presentation. On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM, Zach Poff z...@zachpoff.com wrote: Hi folks. I recently had some experience modifying a Steenbeck flatbed for synchronization to Pro Tools. I wrote a guide about it on my website and figured I'd share with

Re: [Frameworks] 35mm Cinema-Trike

2015-07-24 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Fantastic idea! On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Roger D. Wilson rogerdwil...@sympatico.ca wrote: On Friday July 24 at 7pm a new version of my Cinema-Trike will be revealed at Artist Centre DAÏMÔN in Gatineau Quebec. The installation is part of Gatineau's Ruisseau de la Brasserie celebration

Re: [Frameworks] Aaton A-Minima to buy

2015-04-30 Thread Nicholas Kovats
With the infamous A wind emulsion out setup developed in conjunction with Kodak. Will that A or B, Sir? :) http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=52190 On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Scott Dorsey klu...@panix.com wrote: this camera is allmost simular. Sadly, nothing is similar

Re: [Frameworks] ORWO / AGFA / FUJI 16 MM Films

2015-04-24 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Great initiative, Steve! Is the FUJI Eterna Color Negative 16mm 250D new old stock? On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 1:30 PM, steve cossman stevecoss...@hotmail.com wrote: Frame-workers, Greetings from Brooklyn New York! I wanted to write on behalf of MONO NO AWARE to share an exciting

Re: [Frameworks] ORWO / AGFA / FUJI 16 MM Films

2015-04-24 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The Fuji color space is lovely! On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 4:18 PM, steve cossman stevecoss...@hotmail.com wrote: Thank you for the kind words. Yes, the FUJI is a new old stock, which was donated to the org from a production company. It was in cold storage and 2 members of MONO NO AWARE shot

Re: [Frameworks] analogue photo lab (ilfochrome)

2015-04-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The most update info is available on the still active Dye Transfer Yahoo group, i.e. http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/dyetransfer On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 1:59 PM, Scott Dorsey klu...@panix.com wrote: You know what, I take that back! There are some folks who are still making dye transfer

Re: [Frameworks] Complete Plant Liquidation of Deluxe Laboratories, Inc.’s. Hollywood Film Processing Facility. One of the World’s Largest Film Processing and Facilities

2015-04-07 Thread Nicholas Kovats
printing. That's what precipitated Tacita Dean's save film campaign. Nicky. Nicholas Kovats wrote The auction title says it all. Over 1032 individual lots and starts on June 3. Sad to see, i.e. http://www.hgpauction.com/auctions/60587/deluxe/ The complete catalog, i.e. https

[Frameworks] Complete Plant Liquidation of Deluxe Laboratories, Inc.’s. Hollywood Film Processing Facility. One of the World’s Largest Film Processing and Facilities

2015-04-06 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The auction title says it all. Over 1032 individual lots and starts on June 3. Sad to see, i.e. http://www.hgpauction.com/auctions/60587/deluxe/ The complete catalog, i.e. https://hgpauction.hibid.com/catalog/43298/deluxe-labs. My hope is that some of the remaining labs are able to raise

Re: [Frameworks] 35mm/16mm screening space

2015-03-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Great to hear that you and your 35mm theater exist, Christopher! I am also from the Martimes originally and it's great to see indigenous film based micro-cinema! Are you still shooting 35/16mm film and do you have your own equipment? I will be in touch. On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 3:59 AM,

Re: [Frameworks] Super 8 to 35mm blowup?

2015-03-18 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Excellent report, Amanda! I have no objection to this type of taxation. :) I suspect Klaus Linnenbruegger k...@canadianfilm.com built the National Archive wet gates as per his work at the National Film Archives of Canada in Ottawa and the Library of Congress in Dayton, Ohio. He has a web site (KL

Re: [Frameworks] Jean-Louis Seguin retired?

2015-02-27 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Alain, Just the Concordia side of life. :) He can still be reached at bolext...@gmail.com. Cheers, Nicholas On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:38 PM, 40 Frames i...@40frames.org wrote: Jean-Louis Seguin... did you retire from Bolex camera repair, or just from your position at Concordia? Best,

[Frameworks] Fwd: New UltraPan8 film: IceBike 2014!

2015-02-16 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Five years in the making. First I walked, then ran and finally put on my skates to chase cyclists on ice with my Bolex Ultrapan8 film camera. The Ice Bike or Icycle winter races have been a treasured Toronto staple in February for over 14 years. The serious heats involve handmade studded tires

[Frameworks] The Public Domain Project

2015-01-23 Thread Nicholas Kovats
http://www.pond5.com/free “a comprehensive and ever-expanding collection of copyright-free multimedia content that’s accessible for free search, free download and free use. Our aim is to assemble the world’s greatest collection of free public domain content tailored specifically for editors,

[Frameworks] The Italian film manufacturing firm, Ferrina, have started a Kickstarter campaign as of today

2014-09-30 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The Italian film manufacturing firm, Ferrania, have started a Kickstarter campaign as of today to rescue Trixie (large scale triacetate base production machinery), Walter (high volume chemical synthesis lab) and Big Boy (industrial film coating facility). $21,520 has been pledged of a $250,000

[Frameworks] Would anyone happen to have a JK Optical 16mm printing module for sale?

2014-09-19 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Seeking this item on behalf of a friend's conversion project. Cheers! ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks

Re: [Frameworks] Solar Energy to Help Power Film Screenings at Cobble Hill Cinemas

2014-09-03 Thread Nicholas Kovats
That sounds unbelievably cool! Has it ever been to Toronto? On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 1:48 PM, Roger Wilson rogerdwil...@sympatico.ca wrote: I have a cinema trike that powers a 16mm film projector and can run as long as you can keep your legs moving:). You can see more on my website

Re: [Frameworks] Solar Energy to Help Power Film Screenings at Cobble Hill Cinemas

2014-09-03 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Sad to hear. I believe Cinecycle here in Toronto has run a bike powered projector in the past. I thought it might have been your system. On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM, Roger Wilson rogerdwil...@sympatico.ca wrote: No unfortunately Nicholas I've not had the cinema-trike in Toronto yet. I've

[Frameworks] All forty (40) Logmar Super 8 cameras have been pre-sold as part of the introductory beta program

2014-08-26 Thread Nicholas Kovats
All forty (40) Logmar Super 8 cameras have been pre-sold as part of the introductory beta program. Split evenly between European and North American markets. I am not surprised. I predicted as such.

[Frameworks] Largest purchaser of Kodak 16mm film stock, NFL Films, has switched to digital production

2014-08-25 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Regrettably, NFL fims has decided to switch completely to digital production and have purchased 30 new digital Arriflex Amira cameras. Up until recently they were Kodak's largest customer of 16mm stock for the last 50 years. They have their own immense state of the art archive, and lab. Up until

Re: [Frameworks] Largest purchaser of Kodak 16mm film stock, NFL Films, has switched to digital production

2014-08-25 Thread Nicholas Kovats
There you go...http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/14/sports/football/5-decades-later-nfl-films-goes-digital.html?_r=1 On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 3:11 PM, Adam Hyman a...@lafilmforum.org wrote: That link doesn't work for the NY Times article - it has holes... On 8/25/14 7:51 AM, Nicholas Kovats nkov

Re: [Frameworks] MovieStuff Retro 8 Film Scanner

2014-08-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Is that actually a serious question? Roger cannot keep up with demand. He and the owners hangout on the Filmshooting forum. Very detailed threads. On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, ben.weinst...@mindspring.com wrote: Actually I take that back; does anyone have one of these in america at all?

Re: [Frameworks] technical question about modifying the shutter operation of an EIKI 16mm film projector

2014-07-31 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Fascinating! On Thursday, July 31, 2014, FCO. JAVIER HURTADO MOMPEO xhurt...@ub.edu wrote: I would like to make the following technical consultation; My name is Xavi Hurtado working in independent video and with 16 mm ephemeral latinamerican found footage film. I'm modifying a 16mm

Re: [Frameworks] technical question about modifying the shutter operation of an EIKI 16mm film projector

2014-07-31 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Scott, Did Kinoton ever implement this digital stepper design with their 16mm line? It would fascinating to watch the live manipulation of shutter phase if such a thing were possible. By that I mean varying the shutter relative to motion on the screen. Applying or decreasing (removing?) motion

Re: [Frameworks] Bolex 16/super 16 conversion

2014-07-30 Thread Nicholas Kovats
David, Douglas Palmer d...@filmisfine.co is a leading proponent and practitioner of the Ultra16 format based in the UK. He has converted Bolex 16mm cameras and a Bolex 16mm projector, e.g. http://filmisfine.co/bolex-ultra-16-camera-sprocket/ http://filmisfine.co/an-ultra-16-projector/

Re: [Frameworks] Bolex 16/super 16 conversion

2014-07-29 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Contact Jean-Louis Seguin in Montreal for the Super 16 conversion, i.e. bolext...@gmail.com. Yes. The Bolex Bayonet mount is more robust. Start researching the image circle of your lenses. Remember the lens mount will have to be offset for the Super 16 format. Jean-Louis can also collimate

[Frameworks] Films made on 15/70mm

2014-07-26 Thread Nicholas Kovats
I am very interested. I actually have a handheld 14 perf 70mm camera I would love to test out. Projecting 70mm would be awesome. On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Ekrem Serdar ekremser...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: Hey Framers, I'm investigating a possibility where we may be able to do a

Re: [Frameworks] Modern 16mm features, distributed on film

2014-07-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Great to hear of your progress, Amanda! Please say hi next time they invite you back to Toronto! Nicholas On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM, Amanda Christie ama...@amandadawnchristie.ca wrote: speaking of 16mm films having longer life than 35mm i had been hoping to finish my latest project,

[Frameworks] Eiki 16mm projector with 20 minutes film looper

2014-07-16 Thread Nicholas Kovats
You don't often see these babies on Da Bay, i.e. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eiki-16mm-projector-with-20-minutes-film-looper-/171385897321?pt=US_Movie_Slide_Projectorshash=item27e7654169 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com

[Frameworks] Fwd: New 16mm test footage - dance 1

2014-07-04 Thread Nicholas Kovats
This is edited test footage featuring dancer, Jillain Peever and the musical group The Visit comprised of Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello) and Heather Sita Black (voice). It is the first stage of a larger collaborative work to be shot on film. https://vimeo.com/98244359 metadata: camera = Bolex

Re: [Frameworks] Infrared Film in Experimental Cinema

2014-05-02 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Mosse's incredible documentary. Did you manually cut and reperf from a larger batch (2011)? i.e. http://www.tarquinius.de/index.html Regards, Nicholas Kovats Toronto, Canada On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Ryan Marino ryandmar...@gmail.com wrote: Not to change topics but does anyone know

[Frameworks] Niagara Custom Labs in Toronto has a new website and a new address!

2014-04-23 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Yahoo! 35/16/8mm processing. New and old film stock. Film out service. http://www.niagaracustomlab.com/ A treasured resource here in Toronto, Canada! ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com

Re: [Frameworks] Fomapan

2014-03-28 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Confirmed. They recently developed a roll of Fomapan R8 for me. On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 8:15 AM, Pablo Marin pamari...@yahoo.com wrote: Niagara Custom Lab (Toronto)? On Friday, March 28, 2014 9:01 AM, Steven ste...@gladstonefilms.com wrote: Does anyone know of any labs that currently process

[Frameworks] The Super 8 film format is back with a vengence!

2014-02-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
The Super 8 film format is back with a vengence! Fantastic new Super 8 test film footage shot by German filmmaker Friedemann Wachsmuth with the first new Super 8 camera in 30+ years ! Unbelievably sharp registration for such a tiny medium. I kept staring at the corners seeking weave. I believe

[Frameworks] 8fest 2014 documentation now online

2014-02-14 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Hi Folks, Here is my documenation of the recent 8fest's program called Bagerooo, seven! Volume two featuring the world analog premiere of James Gillespie's UltraPan8 film Trains About, i.e. vimeo.com/86674824 Interestingly enough a recent blog called This Analog Earth reviewed the wonderful

[Frameworks] Video documentation of 8Fest 2014

2014-02-13 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Here is my recording of the recent 8fest's program called Bagerooo, seven! Volume two featuring the world analog premiere of James Gillespie's UltraPan8 film Trains About, i.e. vimeo.com/86674824 Interestingly enough a recent blog called This Analog Earth reviewed the wonderful 8fest but failed

Re: [Frameworks] LOW Just Make It Stop - Chromoflex UltraPan8 - unofficial

2014-01-23 Thread Nicholas Kovats
PM, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Here is my unofficial short film of one of my favorite bands, Low. The song is called Just Make It Stop from their 2013 album The Invisible Way. Filmed in Chromoflex UltraPan8 2.8. No digital effects were used. I shot specially perforated Kodak V3

[Frameworks] LOW Just Make It Stop - Chromoflex UltraPan8 - unofficial

2014-01-22 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Here is my unofficial short film of one of my favorite bands, Low. The song is called Just Make It Stop from their 2013 album The Invisible Way. Filmed in Chromoflex UltraPan8 2.8. No digital effects were used. I shot specially perforated Kodak V3 200D color negative (UltraPan8 2.8 R8) pushed

Re: [Frameworks] Vertical Cinema announcement

2013-12-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Sounds fantastic! On Fri, Dec 20, 2013 at 6:57 AM, Gideon Kiers d...@telcosystems.net wrote: Dear List, We're very proud to announce a new Sonic Acts project that will have it's international premiere at the upcoming International Film Festival Rotterdam 2014. Vertical Cinema is a series

[Frameworks] Stuart Warriner's historical widescreen Pan-16 film format

2013-12-16 Thread Nicholas Kovats
indebted to Tony Shapps for providing this invaluable film record of small format ultra widescreen history. Cheers! Nicholas Kovats Toronto, Canada ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo

[Frameworks] The UltraPan8 2.8 projector project

2013-12-08 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Toronto filmmaker, James Gillespie, treated me to his wonderful work in progress - a very special modified 1950's Specto all metal projector specifically for the ultrawide UltraPan8 film format. Extra rollers, modified step down transformer, brighter 300w halogen bulb and blue LED fans! 8fest is

[Frameworks] New Norwegian Super 8 camera to debut in 2014

2013-11-12 Thread Nicholas Kovats
A newly engineered Super 8 camera is set to debut in the spring of 2014. You read correctly. The first one in approximately 32 years. Developed by a Norwegian team represented by Lasse Roedtnes who has been posting updates with pictures on the cinematography forum. Metal/carbonate body with

Re: [Frameworks] test footage of negative vs reversal s-8mm film stock

2013-11-06 Thread Nicholas Kovats
mode. Very best, Marco On 5 November 2013 18:26, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Marco, My pleasure. I agree. The 10mm Leitz-Schneider Cinegon focusing barrel does not have the smoothest transition from macro to infinity. It is an ambitious design with a very wide focal

[Frameworks] The $3, 000 open source multi-format 8/16/35 scanner project called Kinograph

2013-07-16 Thread Nicholas Kovats
This is an amazing open source scanner project by Maththew Epler. Watch the presentation video here, i.e. http://mepler.com/Kinograph Here is his thesis presentation where he details his work and amazing antedote whereby the King of Jordan injects $10K in startup funds due to the discovery of

[Frameworks] Stephen Broomer's new UltraPan8 3.1 film work titled Ravine.

2013-06-29 Thread Nicholas Kovats
format. It was composed using a 3.1:1 widescreen frame. The film was processed at Niagara Custom Lab. The resulting footage was digitized by John Gledhill of Bit Works Inc. The camera, modified by Jean-Louis Seguin, was provided by Nicholas Kovats. Post-production was completed at the Liaison

[Frameworks] Stephen Brommer's new silent experimental UltraPan8 work Blue Guitar

2013-06-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce Stephen Brommer's new silent experimental UltraPan8 work called Blue Guitar. A beautiful abstract study shot locally here in Toronto, i.e. http://tinyurl.com/kh7anyz Ektachrome 100D Processing by Niagara Custom Labs with scan by bitworks.org. Nicholas

Re: [Frameworks] Stephen Broomer's new silent experimental UltraPan8 work Blue Guitar

2013-06-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
My apologies to Stephen Broomer regarding my misspelling of his last name. Nicholas Original message Subject: [Frameworks] Stephen Broomer's new silent experimental UltraPan8 work Blue Guitar From: Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com To: Experimental Film Discussion List

Re: [Frameworks] Final orders of Ektachrome.

2013-01-10 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Zach, What format are you seeking re: E100D? R8, S8. 16mm, etc. Nicholas Sent from my iPhone On 2013-01-10, at 2:26 PM, Royce Marcus (Film) roycemarcusfi...@gmail.com wrote: From what I understood, when the sent out that press release, they were already done making ektachrome. It was just

Re: [Frameworks] Large scale UltraPan8 2.8 3.1 installation at the University of Szeged - Szeged, Hungary.

2013-01-07 Thread Nicholas Kovats
, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Several of my recent UltraPan8 films premiered at the recent 11th International Super 8mm Festival this past September, 2012 in beautiful Szeged, Hungary. One of the organizers, Péter Rózsa, recently requested UltraPan8 frameshots

[Frameworks] Check out this new 16mm biographical film on Mr. Edward Nowill called Allure Of Objects.

2012-12-18 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Check out this wonderful biographical filmic record of Mr. UltraPan8 reperf Edward Nowill as shot by one of his student customers, Rosie Carr. The film is called Allure Of Objects, i.e. https://vimeo.com/54606201 Shot on a Bolex H16. This is a wonderful record of Edward's passion in record

Re: [Frameworks] What film out/film recorder services are available in the Toronto area?

2012-12-02 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Hi Scott, Thank you for the great insights and I am now convinced that the 16mm film out is the way to go. Yes, Cinebyte was on my list but I was initially leery of approaching them. But your specifics regarding ...unattended transfer to color intermediate negative and then a one-light print..

Re: [Frameworks] What film out/film recorder services are available in the Toronto area?

2012-12-02 Thread Nicholas Kovats
, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Scott, Thank you for the great insights and I am now convinced that the 16mm film out is the way to go. Yes, Cinebyte was on my list but I was initially leery of approaching them. But your specifics regarding ...unattended transfer to color intermediate

[Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

2012-11-09 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Just wondering as there is a reference to a ...AEO-Light software from the University of South Carolina MIRC.. in the following Kinetta scan demonstrating a terrific early 50's 16mm Kodachrome film regarding the Auricon Pro 1200 16mm camera, i.e.

Re: [Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

2012-11-09 Thread Nicholas Kovats
I answered my own question. From the research paper, i.e. Our proposal seeks to develop open-source software to serve a truly global community of film archives. A wonderful initiative. On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Rick, for your prompt reply

Re: [Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

2012-11-09 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Thanks, Rick, for your prompt reply! Do they intend to enter this software into the public domain? On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Rick Prelinger foot...@panix.com wrote: USC is working on it. Here is a portion of their NEH grant application:

Re: [Frameworks] Meditation on Blue Time Lapse Variation on You Tube

2012-08-20 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Very nice! I am intrigued as to the technique used. Sent from my iPhone On 2012-08-20, at 12:27 AM, Emile Tobenfeld (a.k.a Dr. T) em...@foryourhead.com wrote: Meditation on Blue Time Lapse Variation http://youtu.be/85zwwY7Nr0M is a slowed down version of the piece requested by a viewer.

Re: [Frameworks] Hand-cranking 16mm projector?

2012-06-13 Thread Nicholas Kovats
l am very grateful for your introduction to me of the world of Robert Schaller. Wow! On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Jason Halprin jihalp...@yahoo.com wrote: And, if you get your hands on any of these, you can rewire the lamp portion to run on LEDs (ala Robert Schaller's Wilderness Film

[Frameworks] New UltraPan8 film At Times I Meditate Nothing

2012-04-03 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Inspired by Fred Jenne's wonderful Chocolate Inspirational Experience and the beautiful space/grounds of The Yoga House in Toronto, i.e. http://vimeo.com/39417454 Filmed in the new motion picture format called Ultrapan8. Camera used was Bolex UP8 camera# 1. Film stock is reversal Ektachrome 100D

Re: [Frameworks] Orwo 54 80iso 16mm developed as Negative at Cinelab test

2012-03-27 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Very nice. Luminous! Sent from my iPhone On 2012-03-27, at 6:13 PM, Robert Houllahan lunarfi...@mindspring.com wrote: http://vimeo.com/39300154 We ran this with a 0.66 Gamma and the same time and temp as we run Plus-X Negative. VP Cinelab Inc. Robert Houllahan Film Maker

Re: [Frameworks] digitizing 8mm and S8 mm

2012-03-05 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Congrats on the expanding business, Jeff! Your statements have been validated and represent my current methodology with both Super 8 and UltraPan8 film. I utilize the custom over-scanned services of engineer John Gledhill at bitworks.org here in Toronto and the amount of information extracted

[Frameworks] 8Fest workshop: UltraPan8, Plus-X and the 5.9 mm Angenieux.

2012-02-17 Thread Nicholas Kovats
I recently attended the 2012 8Fest R8 workshop led by my friend and instructor, John Kneller. Workshop participants shot on two R8 cameras and the UP8 cam. Here is the overscanned uncropped example of their work shot on the UltraPan8 format with Plus-X and the 5.9mm ultrawide Angenieux lens. The

Re: [Frameworks] New experimental Super 8 film shot w/ Leicina Special

2012-01-27 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Thanks, Kevin. I am interested in replicating this with my UltraPan8 format with a modern reversal stock such as Ektachrome 100D. I suspect it will have similar Kodachrome jet blacks albeit fresh stock. Regards, Nicholas On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Kevin Timmins on-on...@hotmail.com wrote:

Re: [Frameworks] seeking double perf film

2012-01-24 Thread Nicholas Kovats
That would be Mr. Edward Nowill in the UK, i.e. edwardnow...@btinternet.com His machine perf dies are setup for 2 perf 16mm to 2 perf R8...specifically 2R-2994 16mm to 2R-1497 R8. Acetate only. He charges approximately 40 GBP per 400 FT. Attempting to punch single perf 16mm B Wind (1R-2994)

Re: [Frameworks] seeking double perf film

2012-01-23 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Sarah, Which format are you referring to? i.e. 16mm 2 perf - 2R-2994 or R8 2 perf - 2R-1497. Are you seeking to re-perforate 2 perf 16mm stock into 2 perf R8? This is a current list of Kodak 2 perf 16mm stock 2R-2994 (acetate based), i.e. a.) Catalog schema - 2R (2x perf) 2994 (pitch in

Re: [Frameworks] Perfs

2011-10-21 Thread Nicholas Kovats
Edward Nowill in the UK might be able assist you, i.e. edwardnow...@talktalk.net He is a retired engineer who typically reperfs 2 perf 16mm reversal or negative into Regular 8mm, i.e. adding two additional perfs per 16mm frame. He charges approx. 20 GBP per 400 ft 16mm stock for that service.

[Frameworks] Lenny Lipton reminisces George Kuchar.

2011-09-22 Thread Nicholas Kovats
http://lennylipton.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/george-kuchar/ I remember laughing so hard with George that I had to fight for breath. I remember one occasion when George laughed so hard that he fell out of his chair. ___ FrameWorks mailing list