[Frameworks] Millennium Film Journal No. 62
Millennium Film Journal No. 62 "New Books" (Fall 2015) is now available. You can obtain a copy at mfj-online.org. Table of contents: http://www.mfj-online.org/mfj-62-table-of-contents/ Copies have been sent to subscribers, writers, advertisers and image suppliers. It is not yet in bookstores. It is a very good issue. Grahame Weinbren Senior Editor Millennium Film Journal mfj-online.org ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
[Frameworks] RIP Henry Jacobs
Sad news, Henry Jacobs has passed. From Wikipedia (in 2014 Jacobs indicated his Wikipedia entry was mostly accurate) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Jacobs >From a local paper in northern California (though not entirely accurate): http://www.ptreyeslight.com/article/sandy-jacobs-regarded-sound-work-and-more-dies-90 Re the above article, the Morrison planetarium had speakers already in a circular configuration, they weren't "set up" by Jacobs. The details here re Morrison, Vortex and Cage are not entirely correct. Henry attended CVM & PFA's memorial screening for Jordan Belson at Pacific Film Archive in 2011, and gave a few comments there about Belson and Vortex. In early 2014 he allowed a brief interview when I visited him at his home in northern California. Much will be written about him soon, no doubt. RIP, Henry Cindy Keefer Center for Visual Music www.centerforvisualmusic.org ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
To answer Jason's question - I'm shooting super 16 as I want the image to fall onto the optical track, but I'm composing for 16mm as the aim is to produce a print using that excess image as sound. However, I do need to be able to pretty accurately center what I'm shooting for 1.37:1. A couple of people asked what camera I'm using-I'm really looking for the right camera for this project. It seems like an Aaton might be a good candidate from what I can tell. ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
It has more to do with the ground glass I think. It sounds like you would need a standard 16 viewing screen. Aaton's are excellent, but you may be looking for an XTR as opposed to an LTR - If I recall the XTR had easily interchangeable ground glasses. Alsoyou will want to make sure the mount is centered for standard 16 and the viewfinder also. Are you renting or buying? Hope this helps. On 10/10/15 10:04 AM, ada...@gmail.com wrote: To answer Jason's question - I'm shooting super 16 as I want the image to fall onto the optical track, but I'm composing for 16mm as the aim is to produce a print using that excess image as sound. However, I do need to be able to pretty accurately center what I'm shooting for 1.37:1. A couple of people asked what camera I'm using-I'm really looking for the right camera for this project. It seems like an Aaton might be a good candidate from what I can tell. ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Filmmaker 917-886-5858 http://www.gladstonefilms.com http://roadtodad.blogspot.com/ http://indiekicker.reelgrok.com/ http://www.blakehousemovie.com http://www.hellion.gladstonefilms.com ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
If you have your choice of cameras use a camera with replaceable finders, and use the 16mm finder with the super-16mm gate. There is already a plague of cameras out there which have had the gates cut out without having the lens recentered or the finder changed, as part of a poorly improvised super-16 modification. You could use one of those as well, there are certainly plenty out there. --scott ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
Hi, If you do use an Aaton XTR there's the chance there will be a glass in there for both 16/Super 16. You can use it for either / both and everything just has to be centered. Any good rental house should recenter it for you with some prior notice, and they will likely have more than one ground glass, too. It would be good to tell them your plans and have them do the switch for you, depending on your experience. Centering the lens can be a pain if you've never done it before. They should do it within your normal rental costs, too. It's worth mentioning too that the Aaton, for example, is permanently endowed with Super 16 dimensions. So, through swapping the ground glass, and recentering the lens mount, you're nudging the imaging capabilities by the millimeter in either direction, and even shooting regular 16mm will yield a camera original that looks identical to super 16, with image in the soundtrack area, only it will be centered for regular, and should appear normal when projected or transferred, or w/e. You probably already know this, as it's really what makes your idea technically possible, but it's worth establishing clearly. Get the XTR Prod if possible, as they're cool and really more of a treat to rent (when in good condition) than an Arri. Make sure the special tools it comes with are stored in the carry handle of the camera, as they may be essential in a pinch. Let us know what happens. IB On Saturday, October 10, 2015, Scott Dorsey wrote: > If you have your choice of cameras use a camera with replaceable > finders, and use the 16mm finder with the super-16mm gate. > > There is already a plague of cameras out there which have had the gates > cut out without having the lens recentered or the finder changed, as > part of a poorly improvised super-16 modification. You could use one of > those as well, there are certainly plenty out there. > --scott > ___ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
[Frameworks] MONO NO AWARE would like to see you/
/re work. ; ) Good early evening, I hope this message finds you all in good spirits on this beautiful day- wow, so gorgeous outside this evening. Just a reminder that there are only 20 days left to submit your work for consideration to MONO NO AWARE IX, our annual exhibition of expanded cinema performance, installation and sculpture incorporating the moving image on film or proto-cinematic devices. Please also forward to call onto friends and colleagues so that they may do the same. Submissions are sliding scale FREE-$20 suggested donation which goes directly to helping present the work of selected artists. MONO NO AWARE IX - Annual Exhibition in Brooklyn, New York MONO NO AWARE IX is an international exhibition open to any person or group of persons making contemporary art / film that incorporates Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm or altered light projections as part of a sculpture, installation, dance, or expanded cinema performance. Over the last 9 years MONO NO AWARE has become the premiere exhibition to focus on the cinematic experience. In 2014, MONO NO AWARE IX was mentioned in the NYTIMES and had over 800 people in attendance, presenting the work of 27 international artists over 2 days. MONO NO AWARE IX - CALL FOR ENTRIES Deadline for submissions: October 31st, 2015 Event December 4th and 5th 2015 For more information and submission form visit: http://www.mononoawarefilm.com/ Submission Trailer: https://vimeo.com/139417594 Looking forward to seeing your work Best, Steve CossmanFounder / Director MONO NO AWARE ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
Got it Adam, that makes sense then. Let us see/hear the results! -JH Jason Halprin jihalp...@gmail.com On Sat, Oct 10, 2015 at 7:04 AM, wrote: > To answer Jason's question - > > I'm shooting super 16 as I want the image to fall onto the optical track, > but I'm composing for 16mm as the aim is to produce a print using that > excess image as sound. However, I do need to be able to pretty accurately > center what I'm shooting for 1.37:1. > > A couple of people asked what camera I'm using-I'm really looking for the > right camera for this project. It seems like an Aaton might be a good > candidate from what I can tell. > ___ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
Remember that any zoom will be off center unless the lens mount is centered for 16 mm. Also note that wider angle lenses may not fully cover the S16 frame, especially if not centered on it. You probably could buy an Aaton LTR7 or 54 pretty cheaply that would do what you need. If eBay scares you there are a few honest dealers like Visual Products who offer a 6 month warranty. Older Aatons are fine for your needs. Jeff Kreines Kinetta j...@kinetta.com kinetta.com > On Oct 10, 2015, at 11:04 PM, ada...@gmail.com wrote: > > To answer Jason's question - > > I'm shooting super 16 as I want the image to fall onto the optical track, but > I'm composing for 16mm as the aim is to produce a print using that excess > image as sound. However, I do need to be able to pretty accurately center > what I'm shooting for 1.37:1. > > A couple of people asked what camera I'm using-I'm really looking for the > right camera for this project. It seems like an Aaton might be a good > candidate from what I can tell. > ___ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular
Hi Adam, I'm not sure if this will be useful for your shooting conditions. But, when making optical sound films, I generally use a video tap and draw out the reg 16mm specs on the TV screen with a dry erase marker. I measure the dimensions of the frame on the screen and then size a 16mm animation field guide accordingly. Then, I print out the re-sized field guide and x-acto the borders and center so I can use the print out as a stencil to mark the screen. This gives me a rough measurement of the frame size and center on the screen (as well as the soundtrack area). You could also purchase one of the transparent plastic 4x3 field guides, adhere to a piece of plexi, attach the plexi to a C-Stand, and frame up with the animation field guide (left, top, and bottom matching as well as possible). Best, JM > From: j...@kinetta.com > Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2015 09:10:29 +0900 > To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com > Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Shooting Super 16 but composing for regular > > Remember that any zoom will be off center unless the lens mount is centered > for 16 mm. Also note that wider angle lenses may not fully cover the S16 > frame, especially if not centered on it. > > You probably could buy an Aaton LTR7 or 54 pretty cheaply that would do what > you need. If eBay scares you there are a few honest dealers like Visual > Products who offer a 6 month warranty. Older Aatons are fine for your needs. > > Jeff Kreines > Kinetta > j...@kinetta.com > kinetta.com > > > On Oct 10, 2015, at 11:04 PM, ada...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > To answer Jason's question - > > > > I'm shooting super 16 as I want the image to fall onto the optical track, > > but I'm composing for 16mm as the aim is to produce a print using that > > excess image as sound. However, I do need to be able to pretty accurately > > center what I'm shooting for 1.37:1. > > > > A couple of people asked what camera I'm using-I'm really looking for the > > right camera for this project. It seems like an Aaton might be a good > > candidate from what I can tell. > > ___ > > FrameWorks mailing list > > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > ___ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception
I think you have a parasite in your mind tim On Oct 10, 2015 2:26 AM, "Tim Halloran" wrote: > Lol. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 9, 2015, at 11:08 AM, Cari Machet wrote: > > Its not meant as funny ... you must be american ... i am anti feminist > because it divides us - i have had too many strange experiences with > exclusionary females that are hierarichical which is patriarchal ... they > have no idea they are replicating the oppressors model maybe but ignorance > is an excuse that takes people only so far > > i am also anti-agist anti-speciesist anti-fascist > > More notes on distribution after deadman jarmusch refuses to ask american > producers for funding and that had a lot to do with distribution problems - > su freidricks said that she would rather have 10 people watch her films and > underwtand them than millions of people that dont > > Distribution/production is even psychotic for the highest paid like > speilberg and one flew over the coockoos nest took 10 years before getting > funding its a super fucked up section of society > On Oct 9, 2015 7:50 PM, "Tim Halloran" wrote: > >> "Anti-feminist." Lol. >> >> Tim >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Oct 9, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Cari Machet wrote: >> >> Even though she may have thought of herself on the level of wim and not >> gotten proper vast distribution as was stated she was female and though i >> am anti-feminist this glaring factor remains a wall >> >> I cant help thinking of chris marker and his distribution >> >> My beautiful friend has made a website others may have an interest in > >> monoskop.org >> >> On there is a series made by chris marker entitled 'the owl's legacy' >> which was not distributed >> >> Monoskop.org/Chris_Marker >> >> In honor of chantel maybe people can be more aware when they do get to >> view an artists work (that moves away from the oppressors hand) that the >> ease of distribution is maybe too rare and we can all maybe help to shift >> that >> On Oct 9, 2015 4:00 PM, "Cari Machet" wrote: >> >>> Just use a proxy server - a VPN ... shop online for one you like >>> On Oct 9, 2015 9:24 AM, "Jana Debus" wrote: >>> Well, the most wonderful thing would be for all of her films to be projected and for all of us to gather for the occasion. I guess Brussels would be the perfect place. (I am far away from Brussels now…in San Francisco, and feel even further away during this sad time.) I hope it will be done, and for everyone to make an effort to be there. Jana On 08.10.2015, at 23:17, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: Same problem with the Hollis Frampton DVDs. Quiet annoying. Nicky. -Original Message- From: Adam Hyman To: Experimental Film Discussion List ; JANA DEBUS Sent: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 6:36 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception Criterion is a US company that mostly licenses films only for US home video distribution, and internet streaming. However, it is more likely than not that they don’t have the rights to make it available for streaming to people outside the United States. Those rights would be held whatever company distributes her films in each country in question. On 10/8/15 10:21 PM, "Jana Debus" wrote: I am sorry to hear that! I wonder whether Criterion could do something about that… maybe worth it contacting them tomorrow. I’ll try. Jana On 08.10.2015, at 22:18, Peter Mudie wrote: Yep, they can only be viewed in the U.S. (which is a bit tough on everyone in Belgium, or anywhere else for that matter). Peter From: FrameWorks on behalf of Jana Debus Reply-To: Experimental Film Discussion List < frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com> Date: Friday, 9 October 2015 1:12 pm To: Experimental Film Discussion List , "nicky.ham...@talktalk.net" Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception oh, shame, did you try the other link, I sent? http://www.hulu.com/search?q=chantal+akerman On 08.10.2015, at 22:09, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: Only if you live in the USA, Nicky. -Original Message- From: Jana Debus To: Experimental Film Discussion List Sent: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 5:14 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception Dear All, Criterion has made Chantal Akerman’s films available online, you can watch them for free at this time of mourning, and be close to her, through her work. And, have you ever heard her reading “A family in brussels”? it’s beautiful, she was such a gifted writer, too. It’s on CD. https://www.criterion.com/explore/151-chantal-akerman Jana On
Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception
Definitely. Tim Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 10, 2015, at 8:42 PM, Cari Machet wrote: > > I think you have a parasite in your mind tim > >> On Oct 10, 2015 2:26 AM, "Tim Halloran" wrote: >> Lol. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 9, 2015, at 11:08 AM, Cari Machet wrote: >>> >>> Its not meant as funny ... you must be american ... i am anti feminist >>> because it divides us - i have had too many strange experiences with >>> exclusionary females that are hierarichical which is patriarchal ... they >>> have no idea they are replicating the oppressors model maybe but ignorance >>> is an excuse that takes people only so far >>> >>> i am also anti-agist anti-speciesist anti-fascist >>> >>> More notes on distribution after deadman jarmusch refuses to ask american >>> producers for funding and that had a lot to do with distribution problems - >>> su freidricks said that she would rather have 10 people watch her films and >>> underwtand them than millions of people that dont >>> >>> Distribution/production is even psychotic for the highest paid like >>> speilberg and one flew over the coockoos nest took 10 years before getting >>> funding its a super fucked up section of society >>> On Oct 9, 2015 7:50 PM, "Tim Halloran" wrote: "Anti-feminist." Lol. Tim Sent from my iPad > On Oct 9, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Cari Machet wrote: > > Even though she may have thought of herself on the level of wim and not > gotten proper vast distribution as was stated she was female and though i > am anti-feminist this glaring factor remains a wall > > I cant help thinking of chris marker and his distribution > > My beautiful friend has made a website others may have an interest in > > monoskop.org > > On there is a series made by chris marker entitled 'the owl's legacy' > which was not distributed > > Monoskop.org/Chris_Marker > > In honor of chantel maybe people can be more aware when they do get to > view an artists work (that moves away from the oppressors hand) that the > ease of distribution is maybe too rare and we can all maybe help to shift > that > >> On Oct 9, 2015 4:00 PM, "Cari Machet" wrote: >> Just use a proxy server - a VPN ... shop online for one you like >> >>> On Oct 9, 2015 9:24 AM, "Jana Debus" wrote: >>> Well, the most wonderful thing would be for all of her films to be >>> projected and for all of us to gather for the occasion. >>> I guess Brussels would be the perfect place. (I am far away from >>> Brussels now…in San Francisco, and feel even further away during this >>> sad time.) >>> >>> I hope it will be done, and for everyone to make an effort to be there. >>> >>> Jana >>> >>> >>> On 08.10.2015, at 23:17, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: Same problem with the Hollis Frampton DVDs. Quiet annoying. Nicky. -Original Message- From: Adam Hyman To: Experimental Film Discussion List ; JANA DEBUS Sent: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 6:36 Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception Criterion is a US company that mostly licenses films only for US home video distribution, and internet streaming. However, it is more likely than not that they don’t have the rights to make it available for streaming to people outside the United States. Those rights would be held whatever company distributes her films in each country in question. On 10/8/15 10:21 PM, "Jana Debus" wrote: I am sorry to hear that! I wonder whether Criterion could do something about that… maybe worth it contacting them tomorrow. I’ll try. Jana On 08.10.2015, at 22:18, Peter Mudie wrote: Yep, they can only be viewed in the U.S. (which is a bit tough on everyone in Belgium, or anywhere else for that matter). Peter From: FrameWorks on behalf of Jana Debus Reply-To: Experimental Film Discussion List Date: Friday, 9 October 2015 1:12 pm To: Experimental Film Discussion List , "nicky.ham...@talktalk.net" Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Chantal Akerman died/reception oh, shame, did you try the other link, I sent? http://www.hulu.com/search?q=chantal+akerman On 08.10.2015, at 22:09, nicky.ham...@talktalk.net wrote: Only if you live in the USA, Nicky. -Original Message- From: Jana D
