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Post by ifryer on Nov 23, 2019 13:20:03 GMT
I need to preview some 35mm film in the London area to find out exactly what it is. Can anyone suggest where I might go? It could be something interesting but really need to take a look at a section to confirm.
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Post by RWels on Nov 23, 2019 18:59:12 GMT
I need to preview some 35mm film in the London area to find out exactly what it is. Can anyone suggest where I might go? It could be something interesting but really need to take a look at a section to confirm. The British Film Institute have "Steinbeck tables", which is what you need for viewing. But you'd probably need an appointment. One does not simply walk into the BFI! You can also get a long way with unrolling it a bit and holding it against the light. |
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Post by Stephen Byers on Nov 24, 2019 9:03:27 GMT
Dean Street in Soho? But they'd charge.
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Post by Peter Stirling on Nov 24, 2019 10:04:01 GMT
You could, of course, ask at your local friendly independent cinema, which may still have the projection equipment. Something like an art house cinema which does not show mainstream films but is run by enthusiasts.
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Post by brianfretwell on Nov 30, 2019 20:07:49 GMT
Or the Cinema Museum at Elephant & Castle.
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Post by RWels on Nov 30, 2019 20:18:10 GMT
If it's old, roughly pre-1950, then you'd best use one of these tables anyway. It wouldn't be a good idea to put that through a modern projector.
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Post by tom rogers on Nov 30, 2019 21:22:28 GMT
I need to preview some 35mm film in the London area to find out exactly what it is. Can anyone suggest where I might go? It could be something interesting but really need to take a look at a section to confirm. The British Film Institute have "Steinbeck tables", which is what you need for viewing. But you'd probably need an appointment. One does not simply walk into the BFI! You can also get a long way with unrolling it a bit and holding it against the light. There are a number of places where you can rent the use of a Steenbeck editing table by the hour or half-hour. Many will even provide basic instruction on how to use one if you don't know how to. "Holding it against the light" isn't a bad way to go, either. It helps, though, if you have some idea of what you think you are looking at. If what you see is unrecognizable then a more thorough/assisted review (e.g. using a Steenbeck) is the way to go. |
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