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Martin Hart

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 12:36 pm

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I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

All the best to everyone,
Marty

--
The American WideScreen Museum
http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/

in Technicolor®

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:18 pm

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Hey, Marty! Back at ya!

It's been another interesting year here. We've lost some good people,
cleared up myths about past technologies and learned about what's current.
Not too much spam except for that MI5 guy.

It's truly amazing the resource this usenet group has become and all because
we have contributors who care about the subject and care about getting the
truth out about technology that seems more wrapped up in press releases than
fact. As filming techniques change and technologies from the past start
falling by the wayside, RAMT becomes an important reference to correctly
document what has come before. For example, over the years I've read
AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER and enjoyed its coverage of that rare large format
production. As those have all but become extinct, I have found enjoyment in
the occassional anamorphic or special venue topic they covered. Now, AC
just seems to have fallen into what I've dubbed Super 35 / DI Monthly,
which pretty much puts me to sleep, even though these are important tools
for the artist. AC occasionally revisits the past, but not to the depth our
contributors here have shown with their posting and websites.

With much gratitude, I thank you all and wish you the best this Season.

Morgan Montague in Hillsboro, Oregon

"Martin Hart" <nospamforme@whitehouse.gov> wrote in message
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Theo Gluck

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:33 pm

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In article <MPG.21daed85753ed4429896d8@news-server.houston.rr.com>,
Martin Hart <nospamforme@whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Quote:

I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

All the best to everyone,
Marty

...and a Happy Holidays and New Year to you too, Marty. Thanks for
tolerating those odd phone calls with odder questions, and no doubt I'll
have more for you in the coming months..

And all the best for 2008 to the others here. I do truly learn from the
postings and hope we all continue to work with and respect each other's
knowledge.

Regards

Theo
Studio City, CA

peterh5322

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:35 pm

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On 2007-12-25 12:33:49 -0800, Theo Gluck <theogluckNOSPAM@sbcglobal.net> said:

Quote:

And all the best for 2008 to the others here. I do truly learn from the
postings and hope we all continue to work with and respect each other's
knowledge.

A-men, and Aw-main.

--
CinemaScope® - The Modern Miracle You See Without Special Glasses!
--
Peter

Scott Dorsey

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:16 pm

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Martin Hart <nospamforme@whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Quote:

I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

And a happy Isaac Newton's Birthday to you as well!
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

William Hooper

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:41 am

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Happy Holidays to everyone at r.a.m.t. from all the folks here at MI5!

Scott Norwood

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:23 am

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In article <MPG.21daed85753ed4429896d8@news-server.houston.rr.com>,
Martin Hart <nospamforme@whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Quote:

I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

Indeed! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.

Unfortunately, Columbia Pictures and the local ETS (DFS?) film
depot wished me a Merry Christmas by sending out a nitrate print
of a one-reel short, without any special markings and to a venue
that was completely unequipped to run nitrate (which is totally
illegal in Massachusetts, anyway). This was part of a regular
booking, no less. Argh. The scary part was that it had clearly
been plattered multiple times in its life.

--
Scott Norwood: snorwood@nyx.net, snorwood@redballoon.net
Cool Home Page: http://www.redballoon.net/
Lame Quote: Penguins? In Snack Canyon?

three-eyed freak

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:17 am

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On Dec 26, 9:23 am, snorw...@redballoon.net (Scott Norwood) wrote:

Quote:

In article <MPG.21daed85753ed442989...@news-server.houston.rr.com>,
Martin Hart <nospamfo...@whitehouse.gov> wrote:

I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

Indeed! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.

Unfortunately, Columbia Pictures and the local ETS (DFS?) film
depot wished me a Merry Christmas by sending out a nitrate print
of a one-reel short, without any special markings and to a venue
that was completely unequipped to run nitrate (which is totally
illegal in Massachusetts, anyway). This was part of a regular
booking, no less. Argh. The scary part was that it had clearly
been plattered multiple times in its life.

--
Scott Norwood: snorw...@nyx.net, snorw...@redballoon.net
Cool Home Page: http://www.redballoon.net/
Lame Quote: Penguins? In Snack Canyon?

Wishing all a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am a rank
amateur in this league, but my interest in the subject is high! I
love to read the postings, especially when they relate to the various
widescreen processes. I have learned a lot from the experts here and
expect to continue to do so.

Guest

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:49 am

On Dec 25, 10:36 am, Martin Hart <nospamfo...@whitehouse.gov> wrote:

Quote:

I wanted to wish you and the regulars RAMTers Holiday regards, but I
still only have a 4:3 TV, so it comes out:

RRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NE

David Joachim

Scott Norwood

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:58 am

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In article <flivhr$41h$1@panix2.panix.com>,
Scott Dorsey <kludge@panix.com> wrote:

Quote:

Scott Norwood <snorwood@redballoon.net> wrote:
Unfortunately, Columbia Pictures and the local ETS (DFS?) film
depot wished me a Merry Christmas by sending out a nitrate print
of a one-reel short, without any special markings and to a venue
that was completely unequipped to run nitrate (which is totally
illegal in Massachusetts, anyway). This was part of a regular
booking, no less. Argh. The scary part was that it had clearly
been plattered multiple times in its life.

Scott, there has to be a story behind this. What was the short, and
what did you wind up doing about it?

Cash and Carry (a Three Stooges short, distributed by Columbia/Sony),
print #0004, from the Salem, MA. ETS/DFS depot.

Edge markings are 1943 date code EASTMAN NITRATE FILM, black on
clear. Curiously, there are also black-on-clear Agfa markings
between the perfs. No smell or visible deterioration. It burns,
but not impressively so. Original heads and tails were gone, so
I only had a frame or so that had to be removed during inspection
that could be burned.

The manager notified the booker, who complained loudly to the
distributor. I did not run the film. It is going back with lots
of warnings to the effect of "nitrate film - highly flammable -
do not project" on the can and on the film itself. One hopes that
this will not go back into regular inventory. (It may well be
a reversal dupe of a nitrate positive, but that begs the questions
of "why?" and "shouldn't they have not printed the nitrate edge
markings through?". In the interest of avoiding confusion in the
future, the print should be taken out of circulation regardless.

--
Scott Norwood: snorwood@nyx.net, snorwood@redballoon.net
Cool Home Page: http://www.redballoon.net/
Lame Quote: Penguins? In Snack Canyon?

Scott Dorsey

Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:38 am

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Scott Norwood <snorwood@redballoon.net> wrote:

Quote:

Unfortunately, Columbia Pictures and the local ETS (DFS?) film
depot wished me a Merry Christmas by sending out a nitrate print
of a one-reel short, without any special markings and to a venue
that was completely unequipped to run nitrate (which is totally
illegal in Massachusetts, anyway). This was part of a regular
booking, no less. Argh. The scary part was that it had clearly
been plattered multiple times in its life.

Scott, there has to be a story behind this. What was the short, and
what did you wind up doing about it?
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Martin Schemitsch

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 3:29 pm

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On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:49:40 +0100, <tvdave1@gmail.com> wrote:

Quote:

On Dec 25, 10:36 am, Martin Hart <nospamfo...@whitehouse.gov> wrote:
I don't know what's politically correct nowadays, but I'd like to wish
you all a merry whatever and a Happy New Year. (Like most people go with
New Year's Day).

All the best to everyone,
Marty

--
The American WideScreen Museumhttp://www.widescreenmuseum.com/

I wanted to wish you and the regulars RAMTers Holiday regards, but I
still only have a 4:3 TV, so it comes out:

RRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NE

That's funny!

Happy New Year to all of you, belatedly!

I really love reading this newsgroup!

Quote:

David Joachim

Martin

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