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Post by jamesdarren on Feb 24, 2016 11:07:18 GMT
Sorry, I'm sure this will have been discussed here, so perhaps a moderator can move or merge it. I have searched (and further searched), but I'm now beginning to think I've imagined this!
I remember reading some years ago about a chap who would diligently photograph televisions shows in the 60s as they were being broadcast, creating a huge archive of stills in the process. Obviously he amassed a huge amount of material from shows which are now long gone, but he had to destroy much of it as he was threatened with copyright infringement. Someone please put me out of my misery and tell me what I'm talking about. |
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Post by Ian Wegg on Feb 24, 2016 12:21:56 GMT
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Post by jamesdarren on Feb 24, 2016 12:38:04 GMT
Yes! That's exactly what I was thinking of. Thank you , Ian.
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Post by Hugh Pearson on Feb 24, 2016 14:04:06 GMT
Here's a online article about John Cura -> www.the-mausoleum-club.org.uk/Cura/Cura.htmAlso, there is more information in Richard Bignell's 10-page well-researched article "John Cura - Photographer of the Lost Archive" which was published in Issue #2 (June 2005) of Nothing at the End of the Lane. The Cura collection of telesnaps seems to have been destroyed after his death because no-one wanted them, rather than because of any copyright issues - if I read both articles correctly. Richard - if you see my comment, you may wish to elaborate. |
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Post by Richard Bignell on Feb 24, 2016 16:31:28 GMT
Yes, that is indeed correct, Hugh. Both the BBC and ITV were fully aware of Cura's services and various production teams used him to create an pictorial archive of their work.
Many years after John died, his wife reportedly contacted the BBC to see if they wanted his archive, but no interest was shown.
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Post by Pete Morris on Feb 26, 2016 14:53:27 GMT
One thing I've wondered. How did he decide which frames to capture? Did he take a photo at regular intervals, e.g. every 30 seconds? Did he try to capture plot-important shots? Something else?
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Post by Hugh Pearson on Feb 26, 2016 17:20:16 GMT
Sorry Pete, I don't know the answer to that one. But, here is your homework though: Go to -> www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/photonovels/enemyofworld/Then, play your Enemy of the World DVD on your computer in another window beside the website window and (pencil & paper time) note the timing of the telesnap photos. Compare the results from at least 2 epsiodes and see if there is any correlation as to the timing - for more statistically significant results, doing this for all six episodes will be required! Have fun & report back soon  h |
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