It has been another busy month transferring all of your old ‘reel film’ movie footage. Most of the film has been gathering dust in attics and cupboards lying in wait for a whole new generation to enjoy.
Some of the film we transfer consists of very rare and archival footage dating back as far as the early 1920′s. It is always a pleasure to transfer material that reflects the differences and style of a lost era. In some cases the film has not been viewed for decades. Quite often such material captures events and subjects not covered by the television programmes of today. Each film offers a unique slice of lost history that needs to be remembered and archived using the latest digital mediums.
Further information about film transfer can be found at www.cineconversions.co.uk
Information about super 8 film and its use in todays modern word can be found at www.kodak.com and enter Super8 into the search.
A personal favorite of film footage I transferred this month was from a customer whose father worked behind the scenes on the movie set of the James Bond film Goldfinger (1965). The footage was on a grainy Standard 8mm reel, and although very short showed some unique behind the scenes material from Pinewood Studios. It was very wonderful to see the cast and crew relaxing on set between takes. The reel also contained footage of the visual effects team setting off controlled explosions on the set too. Here are some stills of Sean Connery and Harold Sakata (oddjob) taking the time to chill out on set.
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