Nicholas Kovats

Presenting my friend Dwayne Hill's 35mm 2 perf Lomokino film called "Lomokino Cat". Edited by yours truly. It's all in the leather...

Presenting my friend Dwayne Hill's 35mm 2 perf Lomokino film called "Lomokino Cat". Edited by yours truly. It's all in the leather...

Here is corrected working link, i.e. http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_Free_or_Nearly_Free.html

Here is corrected working link, i.e. http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_Free_or_Nearly_Free.html

Here is corrected working link, i.e. http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_Free_or_Nearly_Free.html

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Gladstone <Steven@gladstonefilms.com> Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:16 AM Subject: [Frameworks] Film Stuff - Free or Nearly so To: Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com> Hey okay, so I'm getting rid of a bunch of film gear and such that is superfluous to my continued existence - My wife will kill me if I try to take it with me when we move. Please check out the list at: http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_ ... _Free.html Available This Thursday, Friday and MONDAY. Please respond to me directly if interested. Thanks -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Cinematographer Gladstone films Blog - http://indiekicker.reelgrok.com/ http://www.blakehousemovie.com http://www.gladstonefilms.com 917-886-5858 _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/li ... frameworks

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Gladstone <Steven@gladstonefilms.com> Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:16 AM Subject: [Frameworks] Film Stuff - Free or Nearly so To: Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com> Hey okay, so I'm getting rid of a bunch of film gear and such that is superfluous to my continued existence - My wife will kill me if I try to take it with me when we move. Please check out the list at: http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_ ... _Free.html Available This Thursday, Friday and MONDAY. Please respond to me directly if interested. Thanks -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Cinematographer Gladstone films Blog - http://indiekicker.reelgrok.com/ http://www.blakehousemovie.com http://www.gladstonefilms.com 917-886-5858 _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/li ... frameworks

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Gladstone <Steven@gladstonefilms.com> Date: Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:16 AM Subject: [Frameworks] Film Stuff - Free or Nearly so To: Experimental Film Discussion List <frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com> Hey okay, so I'm getting rid of a bunch of film gear and such that is superfluous to my continued existence - My wife will kill me if I try to take it with me when we move. Please check out the list at: http://www.gladstonefilms.com/GEAR_For_ ... _Free.html Available This Thursday, Friday and MONDAY. Please respond to me directly if interested. Thanks -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Cinematographer Gladstone films Blog - http://indiekicker.reelgrok.com/ http://www.blakehousemovie.com http://www.gladstonefilms.com 917-886-5858 _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/li ... frameworks

Thanks for posting, Ben. Confirmed regarding the fact that pushing emphasizes highlights which results in increased contrast. Which may be just fine as I predominately shoot high contrast film with the UltraPan8 format I use. Specifically Ektachrome 100D. In fact I ended up rating the 50D at 400 ASA due to the lighting at the event. I would have definitely availed myself of a faster Vision stock but I cannot due my utilization of the UltraPan8 format which utilizes Regular 8 film (2R-1497). Specifically the full 16mm width of R8 with R8 pulldown. Here is a scanned example, i.e. In general there only two reversal R8 (2R-1497) stocks available, E100D and Plus-x. UltraPan8 utilizes the right side B-Wind perf for pulldown. I recently had Mr. Edward Nowill in the UK reperforate 800 FT of standard single perf 16mm V3 50D (1R-2994) into a special B-wind only R8 stock, i.e. 1R-1497. Vision 3 250D/200T/500T are forthcoming.

This is great! Is this V3 200T? Canon 814 or 1014 XL? Cropping the 4:3 S8 frame still holds up. I suspect your diopter was not set correctly as some of the shots specifically the zooms are a tad soft. Keep shooting.

Hi Jock. I would if I could. However I am utilizing the UltraPan8 format which utilizes Regular 8 film (2R-1497). Specifically the full 16mm width of R8 with R8 pulldown. Here is a scanned example, i.e. In general there only two reversal R8 (2R-1497) stocks available, E100D and Plus-x. UltraPan8 only utilizes the right side B-Wind perf for pulldown. I recently had Mr. Edward Nowill in the UK reperforate 800 FT of standard single perf 16mm V3 50D (1R-2994) into a special B-wind only R8 stock, i.e. 1R-1497. This only usable in the UP8 format. V3 200T/500T are forthcoming. Hence my question.

I am aware of the general advantages regarding negative latitude. How far can I push this 50 ASA negative stock? 1, 2 or 3 stops? Any scanned examples? Cheers!

I am aware of the general advantages regarding negative latitude. How far can I push this 50 ASA negative stock? 1, 2 or 3 stops? Any scanned examples? Cheers!

Here is my latest UltraPan8 sketch "Can Cruiser Red". Brilliant fall colors, red cruiser bike, red jacket. And one very happy new owner. Is Ektachrome 100D the new Kodachrome? :) Regards, Nicholas Kovats Canada

Here is my latest UltraPan8 sketch "Can Cruiser Red". Brilliant fall colors, red cruiser bike, red jacket. And one very happy new owner. Is Ektachrome 100D the new Kodachrome? :) Regards, Nicholas Kovats Canada

That's correct and detailed in my post, Robert. Single perf 16mm acetate stock (B-wind 1R-2997) cannot be reperforated into 2 perf R8 film (2R-1497)with Mr. Nowill's setup. Unperforated sheet film potentially could be. One would have to contact Mr. Nowill to verify which specific sheet film width is applicable. I suspect unperfed 16mm sheet is not available from Kodak. But if Mr. Nowill's specific sheet film machine can accommodate stock Kodak 35mm V3 50D w/ perfs then potentially yes. I believe three strips of R8 could be derived from a single 35mm strip.

The scanned UP8 example referenced previously can be found here, i.e. http://vimeo.com/27492482

Serendipity. Kodak announces a refocus to their core competency aka film and my reperforated Vision 3 50D UP8 stock arrives the same day. Specifically Mr Edward Nowill has reperforated Kodak's newest single perf 16mm stock (1R-2994) specifically for Bolex UltraPan8 cameras. Remember that the Ultrapan8 format, i.e. 1.) Utilizes the full 16mm width of R8 film (2R-1497) with R8 pulldown producing an aspect ratio = 2.8:1. 2.) Relative to 16mm magazines UP8 doubles shooting time, i.e. there are 80x UP8 frames per 16mm foot instead of 40 standard 16mm frames. 3.) UP8 is a native spherical format that utilizes standard 16mm c-mount optics. No re-centering required. 4.) The UP8 also has a native viewfinder with a Cinemascope mask (2.4:1). 5.) A scanned example = View on Vimeo A big thanks to Richard Tuohy of Nano Labs in Australia for suggesting we try using Mr. Nowill's 2nd industrial machine dedicated specifically to perforating sheet film. And reminding me of UP8's fundamental design criteria using R8 film (2R-1497) whereby the UP8 pulldown ONLY utilizes the B-Wind perf for pulldown (right side). The A-Wind (left side) is not used. Edward agreed to the test noting that his machine would not be using the stock factory single perf as a reference. It would punch 2 new left and right perfs per UP8 frame. Every 2nd left side perf would overlap the standard 16mm single perf. The end result being that the UP8 pulldown would ignore both of the redundant A -Wind (left side) perfs (1st perf = single perf 16mm + 2nd perf R8 = 1R-1497 R8 per 16mm frame). I have attached a quick photo illustrating the perfs from the film backing perspective with the emulsion hidden from view. This reperforated film has the correct orientation regarding B-Wind and the emulsion. I have also attached a photo with the emulsion facing my camera. As the former single perf 16mm perf (1R-2994) has ended up being punched twice, first by Kodak and then second by Norwill, this special stock is not usable by the global Regular 8 user base. The attached photo may not have sufficient clarity to illustrate the non-usability of the A-Wind (left side) perfs. I have just realized I cannot post these two pics as I have previously exceeded my quota for this forum, i.e. "Used 194.91K of my 100K global upload quota". That upper limit is quite discerning in this day and age of cheap storage. Kodak originally donated the 800 FT of V3 50D stock which is to be rolled down into 100FT rolls. Each of the five current UP8 camera users will be receiving 100 FT. I am going to reserve one 100FT roll as a dummy to test the threading path. Edward charged a modest 40 GBP for the 800FT of film. I am working on reducing or eliminating the expensive shipping costs to the UK by sourcing single perf 16mm stock locally in Europe. Stay tuned for posted scan results.

Serendipity. Kodak announces a refocus to their core competency aka film and my reperforated Vision 3 50D UP8 stock arrives the same day. Specifically Mr Edward Nowill has reperforated Kodak's newest single perf 16mm stock (1R-2994) specifically for Bolex UltraPan8 cameras. Remember that the Ultrapan8 format, i.e. 1.) Utilizes the full 16mm width of R8 film (2R-1497) with R8 pulldown producing an aspect ratio = 2.8:1. 2.) Relative to 16mm magazines UP8 doubles shooting time, i.e. there are 80x UP8 frames per 16mm foot instead of 40 standard 16mm frames. 3.) UP8 is a native spherical format that utilizes standard 16mm c-mount optics. No re-centering required. 4.) The UP8 also has a native viewfinder with a Cinemascope mask (2.4:1). 5.) A scanned example = A big thanks to Richard Tuohy of Nano Labs in Australia for suggesting we try using Mr. Nowill's 2nd industrial machine dedicated specifically to perforating sheet film. And reminding me of UP8's fundamental design criteria using R8 film (2R-1497) whereby the UP8 pulldown ONLY utilizes the B-Wind perf for pulldown (right side). The A-Wind (left side) is not used. Edward agreed to the test noting that his machine would not be using the stock factory single perf as a reference. It would punch 2 new left and right perfs per UP8 frame. Every 2nd left side perf would overlap the standard 16mm single perf. The end result being that the UP8 pulldown would ignore both of the redundant A -Wind (left side) perfs (1st perf = single perf 16mm + 2nd perf R8 = 1R-1497 R8 per 16mm frame). I have attached a quick photo illustrating the perfs from the film backing perspective with the emulsion hidden from view. This reperforated film has the correct orientation regarding B-Wind and the emulsion. I have also attached a photo with the emulsion facing my camera. As the former single perf 16mm perf (1R-2994) has ended up being punched twice, first by Kodak and then second by Norwill, this special stock is not usable by the global Regular 8 user base. The attached photo may not have sufficient clarity to illustrate the non-usability of the A-Wind (left side) perfs. I have just realized I cannot post these two pics as I have previously exceeded my quota for this forum, i.e. "Used 194.91K of my 100K global upload quota". That upper limit is quite discerning in this day and age of cheap storage. Kodak originally donated the 800 FT of V3 50D stock which is to be rolled down into 100FT rolls. Each of the five current UP8 camera users will be receiving 100 FT. I am going to reserve one 100FT roll as a dummy to test the threading path. Edward charged a modest 40 GBP for the 800FT of film. I am working on reducing or eliminating the expensive shipping costs to the UK by sourcing single perf 16mm stock locally in Europe. Stay tuned for posted scan results.

Thank you, Alessandro. Yes, I would like to replicate this film in the UP8 format w/ E100D. I am curious if E100D has the deep jet blacks that K40 was famous for. Regards, NK

This is my latest film shot back in late 2010 regarding my ideas involving bicycle based cinematography. I utilized my robust Leitz Leicina Special camera which has an electromagnetic shutter and this in turn was connected to a ST1 controller. I configured a combination of time exposure (3s per frame)and time lapse (1 frame every 1.5s). The camera was attached forward facing to my handle bars via an over engineered ballhead and Super clamp. It's rigidity partially absorbed but mostly transmitted the shockwaves from the cold ride. I used out of date Kodachrome 40 film circa 1981. The exposed film was sent to the last remaining Kodachrome lab just 2 weeks prior to being permanently shuttered. Kodachrome film is no more and was officially discontinued production by Kodak in 2009. I suspect the film's age (29 years!) resulted in the silver metallic dyes not coupling correctly to the multiple emulsion layers. I have decided to upload the full overscanned and edited image sequence, i.e. edge to edge. That is the Super 8 perforation to the left of the image. A big thank you to Martin Reiss as the "ghost rider" who can be occasionally glimpsed in front my rig! http://vimeo.com/35695252

Excellent footage, Robin!

Forum member, Glenn Brady, is the new owner of UltraPan camera No.2. He has asked me to post the following note and excellent photos on his behalf, i.e. "My UltraPan8 camera has arrived, so I thought I’d share a couple of images of it. Jean-Louis Séguin in Montréal did the conversion and it's first rate. A Bolex bayonet front has replaced the turret, the reflex viewfinder has been upgraded to 13x magnification, and the aperture has been machined to give a 2.8:1 aspect ratio. The camera is shown with a Century 3.5mm T 2.0 Extreme Wide Angle fixed focus lens. " Another excellent conversion by Jean-Louis Seguin. Note Jean-Louis's new UP8 camera sticker and the CU of the 2.8:1 UP8 gate. Glenn has expressed interest in undertaking some lens testing with his impressive 1.9mm and 3.5mm Century lenses and his 5.9mm Angenieux. Excellent choice of incorporating the heftier Bolex bayonet lens mount and the requisite C-mount adapter for the 3.5mm C-mount lens. The Bolex bayonet breech lock lens mount has a flange focal distance of 23.22 mm relative to the C-mount register = 17.526mm. This results in the C-mount lens residing a bit farther into the camera body. Here are two additional shots posted on Flicker, i.e. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eoorider/6653405701/in/photostream UltraPan8 is a new ultrawide optically centered native film format with twice the standard film capacity,i.e.

Forum member, Glenn Brady, is the new owner of UltraPan camera No.2. He has asked me to post the following note and excellent photos on his behalf, i.e. "My UltraPan8 camera has arrived, so I thought I’d share a couple of images of it. Jean-Louis Séguin in Montréal did the conversion and it's first rate. A Bolex bayonet front has replaced the turret, the reflex viewfinder has been upgraded to 13x magnification, and the aperture has been machined to give a 2.8:1 aspect ratio. The camera is shown with a Century 3.5mm T 2.0 Extreme Wide Angle fixed focus lens. " Another excellent conversion by Jean-Louis Seguin. Note Jean-Louis's new UP8 camera sticker and the CU of the 2.8:1 UP8 gate. Glenn has expressed interest in undertaking some lens testing with his impressive 1.9mm and 3.5mm Century lenses and his 5.9mm Angenieux. Excellent choice of incorporating the heftier Bolex bayonet lens mount and the requisite C-mount adapter for the 3.5mm C-mount lens. The Bolex bayonet breech lock lens mount has a flange focal distance of 23.22 mm relative to the C-mount register = 17.526mm. This results in the C-mount lens residing a bit farther into the camera body. Here are two additional shots posted on Flicker, i.e. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eoorider/6653405701/in/photostream

Dom, That is a very nice camera. However I suspect the Arri 2C Techniscope mod is not very common over here in North America. I preuse eBay on a daily basis and I rarely see this specific Techniscope mod. I suspect the newer (2007) 2 perf Arri 235 cams are much more plentiful as per the NA rental houses. Albeit pricier I readily found 3x 235 examples on eBay. Bruce McNaughton's Techniscope work is very highly regarded indeed. Cheers!