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Robert Furmanek · 12-02-2019, 06:12 PM

We are only 24 hours into the campaign and have already reached 77% of our goal. That is simply fantastic and to say that we are overwhelmed would be an understatement!

To show our appreciation, we’re going to fast track an upload of the 35mm nitrate test clip and plan to have that posted for you tomorrow.

Thank you very much to our wonderful backers and please help spread the news of this project and get us to $7500!

Steedeel · 12-02-2019, 06:14 PM

Will this be region free? I’m considering backing this.

Robert Furmanek · 12-02-2019, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Will this be region free? I’m considering backing this.

It's coming to Blu-ray from 3-D Film Archive.

Yes, indeed!

cinerama · 12-02-2019, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert furmanek

we are only 24 hours into the campaign and have already reached 77% of our goal. That is simply fantastic and to say that we are overwhelmed would be an understatement!

To show our appreciation, we’re going to fast track an upload of the 35mm nitrate test clip and plan to have that posted for you tomorrow.

Thank you very much to our wonderful backers and please help spread the news of this project and get us to $7500!

$6,104!

T. Warren Scollan · 12-02-2019, 07:54 PM

I only pledged $25. With my experience as a collector of older films, I have found very little (if any) differences between DVD's and Blu-ray's of these older films, especially under these conditions which all apply for me here:

1) Older 35mm half frame archival sources

2) Blu-ray's and DVD's taken from the same digital master

3) Played on a Blu-ray player with a 1080P "Smart" upconverter

4) Transferred to a display via HDMI

5) Using a hi def 1080 or 2160 display

Some of you may disagree, but it works for me! Looking forward to getting my copy ---- thanks Bob & Co.

Steedeel · 12-02-2019, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

It's coming to Blu-ray from 3-D Film Archive.

Yes, indeed!

That’s very cool.

Robert Furmanek · 12-02-2019, 10:59 PM

You've done it!

Reaching our goal of $7500 in less than 29 hours is simply remarkable. On behalf of the entire 3-D Film Archive team, thank you VERY much!

AFRICA SCREAMS will finally be preserved and available in outstanding quality. Every single backer should feel quite proud for what they've done.

Please continue to share the campaign for potential backers that would like the various rewards that we've offered. Stay tuned for tomorrow's update to see a sample clip scanned from the original 35mm nitrate master!

jimqk · 12-03-2019, 12:21 AM

It would be nice if WAC would release its own set now containing the remaining Abbott & Costello films, including Rio Rita, Abbott and Costello in Hollywood, Lost in a Harem, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd and Jack and the Beanstalk. I just ordered the Universal set from Amazon Canada for $101 shipped.

Really looking forward to seeing this restored Africa Screams. Can't believe you surpassed the goal basically a day after the announcement. I'm sure that doesn't happen all the time.

infiniteCR · 12-03-2019, 12:27 AM

Completely missed the last 24 hours. Dumb question, this is in 3D right?

infiniteCR · 12-03-2019, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Creature

The 3D film archive posted it on social media too, so it’s almost certainly 3D. Hope it’s a film project, but there was a series of 3D Abbot and Costello comics and I guess it could be something to do with that.

The only thing that says 3D about this release is the forum section and the 3DFA logo on it though, so it's easy to see why some would think this campaign is misleading without mentioning that it is in fact a 3D title.

BleedOrange11 · 12-03-2019, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infiniteCR

Completely missed the last 24 hours. Dumb question, this is in 3D right?

No, Africa Screams (1949) is 2D.

infiniteCR · 12-03-2019, 01:05 AM

wow, thanks Bleedorange.

Secretive Rook · 12-03-2019, 06:50 AM

Given how quickly we got to the goal, perhaps the stretch goal should be $80,000 for 3D conversion?

Jokes aside I think most of us around here are happy to contribute to anything the 3D film archive decides to turn it's hand to, given their reliable track record for doing a great job.

Congratulations on achieving the goal so fast. Regards, Phil.

Robert Furmanek · 12-03-2019, 06:02 PM

As promised, the test scan from 35mm nitrate. Be sure to watch in 1080p HD!

Steedeel · 12-03-2019, 06:19 PM

I really should read these posts thoroughly, I thought it was 3D.

Robert Furmanek · 12-03-2019, 06:44 PM

This footage was scanned in 4K resolution from the composite nitrate 35mm fine grain master positive. There is some baked-in jitter on the raw scan from film shrinkage but that has been stabilized. We have not yet done image grading, dirt clean-up or audio sweetening. I wanted to share this clip ASAP and as you can see, the incredible quality of the original nitrate material speaks for itself!

Please continue to share our campaign. Extra funds that we raise will enable us to do additional restoration work on Africa Screams and pursue other licenses for future Abbott and Costello (and 3-D) restoration projects.

We'll be announcing some very cool stretch goals within the week. Thank you!

Robert Furmanek · 12-05-2019, 09:51 PM

I announced the first stretch goal this morning and we’re more than halfway there!

Please continue to share and promote the campaign because you are going to really LOVE stretch goal #2!

petergee · 12-06-2019, 12:25 AM

Any chance of some kind of 3-D inclusion on the disc Bob?

Robert Furmanek · 12-06-2019, 02:28 AM

If we can raise another $564 (that’s selling 17 more Blu-rays) you’ll find out! ��

petergee · 12-06-2019, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

If we can raise another $564 (that’s selling 17 more Blu-rays) you’ll find out! ��

I’m glad I asked! Watch those pledges sky-rocket!

12-02-2019, 07:54 PM	#2425
T. Warren Scollan Special Member Member since:Mar 2015 Location:the colonies	I only pledged $25. With my experience as a collector of older films, I have found very little (if any) differences between DVD's and Blu-ray's of these older films, especially under these conditions which all apply for me here: 1) Older 35mm half frame archival sources 2) Blu-ray's and DVD's taken from the same digital master 3) Played on a Blu-ray player with a 1080P "Smart" upconverter 4) Transferred to a display via HDMI 5) Using a hi def 1080 or 2160 display Some of you may disagree, but it works for me! Looking forward to getting my copy ---- thanks Bob & Co. Last edited by T. Warren Scollan; 12-02-2019 at 08:27 PM.

12-06-2019, 02:28 AM	#2439
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	If we can raise another $564 (that’s selling 17 more Blu-rays) you’ll find out! �� Last edited by Robert Furmanek; 12-06-2019 at 02:32 AM.

12-02-2019, 06:12 PM	#2421
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	We are only 24 hours into the campaign and have already reached 77% of our goal. That is simply fantastic and to say that we are overwhelmed would be an understatement! To show our appreciation, we’re going to fast track an upload of the 35mm nitrate test clip and plan to have that posted for you tomorrow. Thank you very much to our wonderful backers and please help spread the news of this project and get us to $7500!

12-02-2019, 06:14 PM	#2422
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Will this be region free? I’m considering backing this.

12-02-2019, 10:59 PM	#2427
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	You've done it! Reaching our goal of $7500 in less than 29 hours is simply remarkable. On behalf of the entire 3-D Film Archive team, thank you VERY much! AFRICA SCREAMS will finally be preserved and available in outstanding quality. Every single backer should feel quite proud for what they've done. Please continue to share the campaign for potential backers that would like the various rewards that we've offered. Stay tuned for tomorrow's update to see a sample clip scanned from the original 35mm nitrate master!

12-03-2019, 12:21 AM	#2428
jimqk Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:975 Blu-ray reviews: 4	It would be nice if WAC would release its own set now containing the remaining Abbott & Costello films, including Rio Rita, Abbott and Costello in Hollywood, Lost in a Harem, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd and Jack and the Beanstalk. I just ordered the Universal set from Amazon Canada for $101 shipped. Really looking forward to seeing this restored Africa Screams. Can't believe you surpassed the goal basically a day after the announcement. I'm sure that doesn't happen all the time.

12-03-2019, 12:27 AM	#2429
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1648 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:5	Completely missed the last 24 hours. Dumb question, this is in 3D right?

12-03-2019, 01:05 AM	#2432
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1648 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:5	wow, thanks Bleedorange.

12-03-2019, 06:50 AM	#2433
Secretive Rook Member Member since:Sep 2016 Location:Sydney	Given how quickly we got to the goal, perhaps the stretch goal should be $80,000 for 3D conversion? Jokes aside I think most of us around here are happy to contribute to anything the 3D film archive decides to turn it's hand to, given their reliable track record for doing a great job. Congratulations on achieving the goal so fast. Regards, Phil.

12-03-2019, 06:19 PM	#2435
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	I really should read these posts thoroughly, I thought it was 3D.

12-03-2019, 06:44 PM	#2436
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	This footage was scanned in 4K resolution from the composite nitrate 35mm fine grain master positive. There is some baked-in jitter on the raw scan from film shrinkage but that has been stabilized. We have not yet done image grading, dirt clean-up or audio sweetening. I wanted to share this clip ASAP and as you can see, the incredible quality of the original nitrate material speaks for itself! Please continue to share our campaign. Extra funds that we raise will enable us to do additional restoration work on Africa Screams and pursue other licenses for future Abbott and Costello (and 3-D) restoration projects. We'll be announcing some very cool stretch goals within the week. Thank you!

12-05-2019, 09:51 PM	#2437
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	I announced the first stretch goal this morning and we’re more than halfway there! Please continue to share and promote the campaign because you are going to really LOVE stretch goal #2!

12-06-2019, 12:25 AM	#2438
petergee Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:425	Any chance of some kind of 3-D inclusion on the disc Bob?

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