[Frameworks] Works and Days ID?

2017-09-21 Thread Mark Toscano
Hi all, Has anyone determined the identity of the original film Hollis Frampton repositioned as Works and Days? thanks, Mark ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks

[Frameworks] old film

2017-09-21 Thread Jonathan Walley
Hello Frameworkers of the world, This question isn’t exactly on point, but I’ll try. Someone I know has what she calls “old film,” including 16mm and 35mm still negatives. By old, she means old enough to possibly be nitrate-based, but it might be acetate. Or it could be a mixture of both. She

Re: [Frameworks] Works and Days ID?

2017-09-21 Thread Ken Eisenstein
I think Lisa Zaher may have and perhaps others too. I have forwarded her your email. On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Mark Toscano wrote: > Hi all, > > Has anyone determined the identity of the original film Hollis Frampton > repositioned as Works and Days? > > thanks, > >

Re: [Frameworks] Works and Days ID?

2017-09-21 Thread Ken Eisenstein
Or was it Mike Zryd? On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:28 PM, Ken Eisenstein wrote: > > I think Lisa Zaher may have > and perhaps others too. > I have forwarded her your email. > > On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Mark Toscano wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Has anyone

Re: [Frameworks] old film

2017-09-21 Thread Scott Dorsey
Well, I would first try and find out what it is. If it's acetate and smells like vinegar, putting it in the trash is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. If it's nitrate and smells like camphor, it's hazardous material and the local fire department may be able to dispose of it. If it's 16mm and

Re: [Frameworks] old film

2017-09-21 Thread Tara Nelson
Hello Jonathan, She should definitely have an archivist, collector or experienced film handler look at this collection before she tosses it! Home Movie Day is coming up (October 21st) - is there a location near you that will host an event? That would be a good place to recommend she take the