Film Preservation, 3-D history, lost Star Trek footage & more - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Furmanek · 05-05-2016, 04:40 AM

Eric Grayson aka Dr. Film, Jack Theakston, Greg Kintz and yours truly will be a guest on Stu's Show this coming Wednesday, May 11. We'll discuss Film preservation, 3-D history, saving lost Star Trek footage and much, much more!

http://www.stusshow.com/

Zivouhr · 05-05-2016, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the information Rob.

The poster 3D art for It Came from Outer Space looks great on that front page of the site, and the red/cyan 3D on it, strong 3D.

Interdimensional · 05-05-2016, 10:46 PM

can't wait.

Jbug · 05-06-2016, 07:19 PM

Like MJ said "I'll Be There."

Robert Furmanek · 05-06-2016, 09:03 PM

The third member of our team doesn't get nearly as much exposure as he should. I'm pleased that Jack Theakston will join us for this interview.

You've enjoyed his contributions to 3-D RARITIES and Jack is responsible for finding the earliest extant 3-D footage, circa 1922. He'll share the story of those amazing discoveries on the show!

Cyan/right

Paul H · 05-06-2016, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

The third member of our team doesn't get nearly as much exposure as he should. I'm pleased that Jack Theakston will join us for this interview.

You've enjoyed his contributions to 3-D RARITIES and Jack is responsible for finding the earliest extant 3-D footage, circa 1922. He'll share the story of those amazing discoveries on the show!

Cyan/right

That 3D picture is so cool!

Jack not only hands me the coffee right out of the screen, If I move right or left he hands it to me wherever I'm at.

Zivouhr · 05-06-2016, 10:38 PM

Great 3D pop out. Thanks.

Interdimensional · 05-11-2016, 11:08 PM

Listening right now! I think it's live, just getting started.

Zivouhr · 05-11-2016, 11:56 PM

Thanks Interdimensional. I would've missed it if you didn't post that.

"Now when you make a dual strip print-" I heard on the broadcast, now sounds like Rob is talking or Greg. I heard the words dual interlock. Jack on another line it sounds like. The announcer has a higher pitch to his voice. Good stuff on 3D.

Cinemascope, Vistavision, 3D. Jerry Lewis 3 strip 3D movies, Money from Home, Dynoptic 3D. Will listen for more. Very interesting. Thanks.

EDIT: Was able to hear 75% of the show, very good interviews and history of 3D, preservation, lost footage of 3D, the current success of 3D in theaters for the past 7+ years, etc. I also liked the part explaining why Walt Disney didn't get involved with 3D in part because of WWII.

Rob, Greg, great information on 3D, thank you!

As well as the other members of the show. Jack, Eric, Stu.

bavanut · 05-12-2016, 02:25 AM

I had to break off listening in the last half hour, but I expect to hear the whole thing tomorrow when I download the program for a perfectly reasonable 99 cents.

I must say this: God bless him, Stu Shostak sounds like a warm and enthusiastic person, but it is very obvious that he has never before now devoted one full minute to thinking about the art and science of 3-D movies. I'm quite sure he would be the first to admit that. At least he went to the very best sources of information on the subject for this podcast, and for that I am truly thankful. :-)

revgen · 05-12-2016, 03:13 AM

I listened to the whole show. Very informative and very entertaining. The 3 hours went by fast.

I knew that technical issues affected the films of 1950's, but I didn't know how bad it was until I listened to this show. The fact that the 3-D premiere's of House of Wax and Dial M were severely affected was surprising to me.

Stu seemed very surprised when Greg told him that digital 3-D is still doing very well in theaters despite lackluster support by TV manufacturers.

Robert Furmanek · 05-12-2016, 03:27 AM

Thank you for the kind words, we had a great time!

This article by Jack Theakston tells the story: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/what-killed-3D

Richard--W · 05-12-2016, 03:56 AM

I just got in after a long day and will start the show up now.

Looking forward to hearing about the Star Trek footage. If you guys want to post the Viewmaster slides from 1968 as stereo pairs on your website it would be nice.

Richard--W · 05-12-2016, 04:34 AM

Twenty minutes in and steady as she goes.

I hope you guys followed Jack's lead and put on your bowties for this adventure.

Robert Furmanek · 05-12-2016, 05:12 AM

I knew I forgot something!

Richard--W · 05-12-2016, 05:18 AM

I had the Castle cut-down of Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, too. My brother inherited all those 8mm's and still has them. First time I saw it was on TV, either WNEW or WOR 1964-5-ish. But after listening to your description of Universal's new 4K restoration at the original (darker) timing you've got me excited to see it. Any idea what their plans are for that?

Robert Furmanek · 05-12-2016, 05:34 AM

No, I sure don't. Wish they would do a Blu-ray release, it was stunning!

Here's my original Castle films box of the 200 foot sound edition that I got in 1972.

Richard--W · 05-12-2016, 04:15 PM

That's the one. Or rather one of them. The cover art alone makes me nostalgic. Makes me feel like watching the DVD tonight. Isn't it strange how the preoccupations of one's childhood can stay with you your entire life. Except the preoccupation evolves as one grows older into a professional expertise. Plus you managed to hold onto the outer box and keep it in nice condition.

That was an informative discussion for us listeners, and I hope a productive one for The 3-D Film Archive. I may comment further after I listen to it again. Bob you forgot to mention your background in photochemistry and as a labman at Technicolor, two facts which add greatly to your expertise.

Robert Furmanek · 05-12-2016, 05:49 PM

Thanks but that is primarily Jack's background and expertise.

Robert Furmanek · 05-12-2016, 05:53 PM

If you missed our podcast last night with Stu Shostak, he offers it for .99 cheap on this page: http://www.stusshow.com/archives.php

05-05-2016, 04:40 AM	#1
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Film Preservation, 3-D history, lost Star Trek footage & more Eric Grayson aka Dr. Film, Jack Theakston, Greg Kintz and yours truly will be a guest on Stu's Show this coming Wednesday, May 11. We'll discuss Film preservation, 3-D history, saving lost Star Trek footage and much, much more! http://www.stusshow.com/

05-11-2016, 11:56 PM	#9
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Thanks Interdimensional. I would've missed it if you didn't post that. "Now when you make a dual strip print-" I heard on the broadcast, now sounds like Rob is talking or Greg. I heard the words dual interlock. Jack on another line it sounds like. The announcer has a higher pitch to his voice. Good stuff on 3D. Cinemascope, Vistavision, 3D. Jerry Lewis 3 strip 3D movies, Money from Home, Dynoptic 3D. Will listen for more. Very interesting. Thanks. EDIT: Was able to hear 75% of the show, very good interviews and history of 3D, preservation, lost footage of 3D, the current success of 3D in theaters for the past 7+ years, etc. I also liked the part explaining why Walt Disney didn't get involved with 3D in part because of WWII. Rob, Greg, great information on 3D, thank you! As well as the other members of the show. Jack, Eric, Stu. Last edited by Zivouhr; 05-12-2016 at 02:00 AM.

05-12-2016, 05:18 AM	#16
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3001 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I had the Castle cut-down of Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, too. My brother inherited all those 8mm's and still has them. First time I saw it was on TV, either WNEW or WOR 1964-5-ish. But after listening to your description of Universal's new 4K restoration at the original (darker) timing you've got me excited to see it. Any idea what their plans are for that? Last edited by Richard--W; 05-12-2016 at 02:45 PM.

05-05-2016, 02:57 PM	#2
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Thanks for the information Rob. The poster 3D art for It Came from Outer Space looks great on that front page of the site, and the red/cyan 3D on it, strong 3D.

05-05-2016, 10:46 PM	#3
Interdimensional Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014	can't wait.

05-06-2016, 07:19 PM	#4
Jbug Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Chicago, IL Trading Score:29	Like MJ said "I'll Be There."

05-06-2016, 09:03 PM	#5
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	The third member of our team doesn't get nearly as much exposure as he should. I'm pleased that Jack Theakston will join us for this interview. You've enjoyed his contributions to 3-D RARITIES and Jack is responsible for finding the earliest extant 3-D footage, circa 1922. He'll share the story of those amazing discoveries on the show! Cyan/right

05-06-2016, 10:38 PM	#7
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Great 3D pop out. Thanks.

05-11-2016, 11:08 PM	#8
Interdimensional Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014	Listening right now! I think it's live, just getting started.

05-12-2016, 02:25 AM	#10
bavanut Expert Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Burbank, California Blu-ray reviews:1	I had to break off listening in the last half hour, but I expect to hear the whole thing tomorrow when I download the program for a perfectly reasonable 99 cents. I must say this: God bless him, Stu Shostak sounds like a warm and enthusiastic person, but it is very obvious that he has never before now devoted one full minute to thinking about the art and science of 3-D movies. I'm quite sure he would be the first to admit that. At least he went to the very best sources of information on the subject for this podcast, and for that I am truly thankful. :-)

05-12-2016, 03:13 AM	#11
revgen Power Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Southern California, USA Trading Score:17	I listened to the whole show. Very informative and very entertaining. The 3 hours went by fast. I knew that technical issues affected the films of 1950's, but I didn't know how bad it was until I listened to this show. The fact that the 3-D premiere's of House of Wax and Dial M were severely affected was surprising to me. Stu seemed very surprised when Greg told him that digital 3-D is still doing very well in theaters despite lackluster support by TV manufacturers.

05-12-2016, 03:27 AM	#12
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Thank you for the kind words, we had a great time! This article by Jack Theakston tells the story: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/what-killed-3D

05-12-2016, 03:56 AM	#13
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3001 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just got in after a long day and will start the show up now. Looking forward to hearing about the Star Trek footage. If you guys want to post the Viewmaster slides from 1968 as stereo pairs on your website it would be nice.

05-12-2016, 04:34 AM	#14
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3001 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Twenty minutes in and steady as she goes. I hope you guys followed Jack's lead and put on your bowties for this adventure.

05-12-2016, 05:12 AM	#15
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	I knew I forgot something!

05-12-2016, 05:34 AM	#17
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	No, I sure don't. Wish they would do a Blu-ray release, it was stunning! Here's my original Castle films box of the 200 foot sound edition that I got in 1972.

05-12-2016, 04:15 PM	#18
Richard--W Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:3001 DVD collection:1767 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	That's the one. Or rather one of them. The cover art alone makes me nostalgic. Makes me feel like watching the DVD tonight. Isn't it strange how the preoccupations of one's childhood can stay with you your entire life. Except the preoccupation evolves as one grows older into a professional expertise. Plus you managed to hold onto the outer box and keep it in nice condition. That was an informative discussion for us listeners, and I hope a productive one for The 3-D Film Archive. I may comment further after I listen to it again. Bob you forgot to mention your background in photochemistry and as a labman at Technicolor, two facts which add greatly to your expertise.

05-12-2016, 05:49 PM	#19
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Thanks but that is primarily Jack's background and expertise.

05-12-2016, 05:53 PM	#20
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	If you missed our podcast last night with Stu Shostak, he offers it for .99 cheap on this page: http://www.stusshow.com/archives.php

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