I have the facilities to create DVD's directly from a VHS tape (without having to go via DV tape) this will produce the best possible copy (limited of course by the quality of the VHS). The copyright situation is a little more complex since there would be or have been a copyright owner. However if the original copyright owner is uncontactable, no longer exists or unable to provide copies then in all honesty I don't see why it can't be copied and made available to the gliding community (the lawyers may have something different to say about this).
If someone can lend me the tape, I can facititate this and make available DVD copies for the gliding community. I must emphasise I am offering to do this on a non profit basis with a minimal cost to cover the cost of the DVD disks (currently about a $1.50 each) and postage. I am keen to preserve gliding footage generally and it seems the best way to do this is to get as many copies out into the community! John Parncutt -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Cleaver Sent: Friday, 14 January 2005 1:13 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Zulu Romeo, Good Start Jason and others with shorter memories than some of us (you did not all exist 32 years ago!) The film "Zulu Romeo, Good Start" was the film shot for the GFA of the 1974 World Gliding Championships, held at Waikerie in January 1974 by a professional film production company. At that stage it didn't have a title. The first screening was held at the Waikerie Driv e-in the night before the end of the Championships, with towering Cus all around as the day had been the best day yet of the comp with a 500 km task for just about all classes, though I think it was not until the last day that Michael Kun of Mexico, flying Zulu Sierra (now owned by Martin and Anna Gregory) actually competed a task! At that stage, Ingo Renner held a slim lead in Standard Class, flying the Standard Cirrus, Zulu Romeo, that later gave the film its title. On the last day, a Saturday, a 300 km task was set to the south-east and south. Bernard Fitchett of the UK (I think in 4th place) took an early start and realised just before the first TP how much the day had improved, when the Polish team flew past him at incredible speed. The Poles had sent an Open Class glider ahead to sniff out the lift for Stan Witek (I think) who was in third place overall - he won the day handsomely, and the practice of allowing a team-mate in another class to pairs-fly was banned in World comps from then on. Bernie took a second launch as soon as he had finished the task, but his second circuit was a bit slower as the day was by then dying. Meanwhile, Ingo hit a gust on his starting run (Vne under a 100-metre gate) and bent the over-centre lock of the Cirrus divebrakes. He flew the entire task holding the brakes closed by hand, but this and the Polish team-flying made it impossible for him to hold the overall lead and he finised a creditable second overall - hence the title Zulu Romeo, Good Start! This in itself was taken from the radio call confirming the start line observers, with their mirror-sighting device, had located him below the magic 1000 metres across the start line. As Nick said, the GFA still holds the original print but it has been copied many times and is now somewhat damaged - hence the request for a clean copy. Many of us have suggested it now should be re-mastered onto DVD for future preservation and safe keeping. 32 years ago is a long time, but many of the gliders that were there for the Worlds will be there again now, competing in the Club Class Nationals - particularly the Libelles and Cirruses. Meanwhile, the Open Class winner in 1974, George Moffat (USA), is reportedly editing his soaring textbook/memoirs "Winning on the Wind" for a second edition to be published soon. Wombat At 12:39 AM 14/01/2005, you wrote: >Owen/Nick > >Who produced the video in the first place, and are there any copyright issues >to consider ? > >Are GFA interested in obtaining a relatively "fresh" copy (I'd say a 3-times >played one qualifies !) and getting a copy from that which could be used as a >master (maybe capture straight to DV tape and then onto DVD to try and >minimise generation losses ?) > >If Ian McPhee believes it was shot on film stock (quite likely if it was done >pre the personal video camera revolution), then maybe the film masters are >still held by someone who can be tracked down by this list or the GFA ? If >so, hopefully they are in good condition if properly stored. There are >companies that can take film and go straight to mini DV tape or DVD, e.g. >www.yesvideo.com.au There is usually a setup cost plus a per-reel or per- >foot charge to convert the film to digital format. It is not cheap, but may >be one way of preserving this piece of Australian gliding history for future >generations, and ensuring that GFA can continue copying it from a stable non- >degrading digital master. > >Just looking for a way to preserve this movie if at all possible. > >Cheers > >Jason > >On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:11:09 +0800, Owen Jones wrote > > Re Zulu Romeo, Good Start > > > > Nick > > > > I have a copy that has only been played three times. You are more than > > welcome to borrow it and copy it. > > > > Owen Jones > > WAGA > > > > Whilst I am in cyber space, has anyone ever listed the gliding > > museums etc worth visting in Europe? 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