In response to Katrina and Rita, AMIA has posted a web page on saving flooded amateur film collections as part of a larger Hurricane recovery site. The...
Hello Gang- Guess what? AMIA is coming up, and that means that the small gauge group will be meeting in earnest to talk about the big issues and acquaint ...
Last summer, STiL Design has been asked to look into archiving 8mm and Super8 in our archival vented polypropylene film cans. I asked then our CEO to design a...
I just got mine today and it's brilliant. The articles are awesome, and the design and layout are outstanding. It's a great way to show the world that small...
Like lots of other people, I've been keeping up with the ABC show "Lost." On the most recent episode, they watched a 16mm film that was being stored in an ...
Right now on eBay, I've got an Ediquip 16mm Gang Synch. If you do a search on the phrase "16mm Gang Synchronizer," it should turn right up. Mine is the one...
MadCat and Pacific Film Archive Presents Documation: Animated Documentaries Curated by Ariella Ben-Dov and Kathy Geritz We tend to turn to documentary when we...
Ariella Ben-Dov
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Oct 10, 2005 6:36 pm
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Right now on eBay, I've got a couple of great film related items. Rather than post a link that probably won't come through correctly, I'm, giving the item ...
I'll second Bohus' comments about Smallformat. Among other things it contains an article by our friend Alan Kattelle about the history of Super 8. I was also...
I'm sweetening the deal on my 16mm Gang Synchronizer on eBay right now: If you use the Buy it Now option, I'll ship for free. I'd really like to find this...
There has been a change in times in some panels at the AMIA conference, which has necessitated a change in the second Small Gauge/Amateur Film Interest Group...
Regarding elections, if one of you doesn¹t step up Dwight and I will be knocking on your hotel door. The ceremonial 9.5mm camera will be placed into your...
Re: [smallgauge] AMIA meeting changeHi Andrew: We are looking forward to Austin! You and Dwight do such a fantastic job as co-chairs! What is the time...
Rhonda- Being co-chair is not an entirely difficult task. In terms of meetings, the only legitimate gathering/forum of the group happens at AMIA. Dwight and...
While what Andrew says about the level of committment is true, I would like to emphasize that the more time the chairs can put in, obviously, the better it is...
Right now on eBay, I've got a 16mm print of the Sci-Fi classic Lost in Space. Mine is the Space Vikings episode. If you win this auction, mention that you saw ...
I will be out of the office starting 10/26/2005 and will not return until 11/02/2005. I will only have limited access to Lotus Notes during my absence....
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Oct 27, 2005 7:23 pm
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Have any ideas for small gauge/amateur film books? From the AMIA office: The AMIA Book Publishing Program Task Force is pleased to announce that AMIA will soon...
I guess it won´t mind at all but I could contribute with a piece on 8mm /super 8 argentinian filmmakers. A movement started on the 70´s from a Werner Nekes...
Hello Dwight and small Gaugers.. what a great Idea.. perhaps you could reprint some of the early film books pertaining to small gauge or reprint some or all of...
Hi all: I think ANY and ALL kinds of publications on small gauge/amateur/experimental is an excellent idea to promote the field and provide resources. I'm...
Patricia Zimmermann
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Nov 6, 2005 4:08 pm
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... Maybe a good title for a film book would be "Yellowstone Babies at Christmas," since that seems to be what 80% of home movies contain: Yellowstone, babies...
greetings, how about a catalogue of small gauge film archives and a narrative from each about its history, struggles, hopes, etc. it can all be updated on a...
A collective effort would be great. We can contribute info regarding the original Super8 Sound Double System Products and equipment modifications from 1972 to...
We also have info on the invention and evolution of Super8 negative film and connection with much of the professional work done with Super 8 film and ...
anybody ever used a KODAK PRESSTAPE UNIVERSAL SPLICER, 8MM, SUPER 8 & 16 MM? i´m about to buy me one and wanted to know how is it. thanks, Pablo Marin Buenos...
Pablo- those press tape things drive me NUTS!!! I suggest the "Ciro" tape splicer aka." Guillotine".. they are made in Italy and are super high quality.....
... To each his own...I use the splicer mentioned below and I like it OK. You see them pretty often on eBay, and I wouldn't pay much more than $20 for one. MWW...
I despise press tapes for anything other than repair. I personally cement splice for my own work, but when it comes to archival films or other people¹s films...