Valerian E Partenie

Quite a rude comment but thanks for your interest! As Gregg said about this site, "The tone of the social environment is very liberal" hence the here and there goofiness of my presentation... And also if you read this post carefully, you'll see that most of his questions were answered! Anyways I got you in with 1 can = 21 to go (out of 34)

My opinion: Buy what ever you wanna buy, but don't sell the Arriflex! he he The film thickness is standard 0.125 mm. If you have no problem with the Kodak ones, there should be no problem with this one too. Thanks for the input! 1 can for you = 22 to go (out of 34) Thanks for the good wishes! Best wishes to you too with shooting on film! PS. Here is one say that I found it on the internet (and I'm loving it!) The film will live forever because every video guy wants to make a "film look" to his video but you'll never find a film guy who wants to make a "video look" to his film!! Absolutely awesome and true say! he he

Come on!! The "digital evil" thing was followed by "he he" meaning that it supposed to be a joke!!...well, you may be right...it is not good to mess with the "digital evil" (a joke too! don't get mad on me!) so I'll remove it from my statement... Thanks anyway! Valerian

http:/valeriansfreshfilm.com It is under construction (not many to put on it at this time...he he) but you can download the film's specs there. Cheers, Valerian

Thanks for the input! I can assure you that, since this film is made in a specialized film production facility, the product will have all the standard motion pictures 16mm film tech specs. With your can = 23 to go (out of 34)

Matthias Greving is interested in 2 cans = 24 to go (out of 34)

Dear Gregg, I bet that none of your friends want to play cards with you! Why? Because you always whining that they are not showing you what cards they hold in their hands! he he he For God sake Gregg, why don't you understand (like all the people on this post do) that this is just the beginning of a project and that the things that I have to show, I show to everyone (i.e. the pdf files ) and the things that I can't show or reveal... I just can't show... Why in the world you are the only one that needs to stick your finger in my wound to make sure that it's a wound! Can't you see that I'm bleeding, Thomas ? he he he You are assuming right this time...the answer to the question 3 is not a commitment to buy! I'm just interested at this point of the development on how many peoples are interested in buying this stuff! To be interested in buying something doesn't mean necessarily that you will buy the thing, but there is a certain disposition to buy the object, a certain need of the object... To cut to the chase, at his stage of the project I'm interested in how many people need this product and if the price is a good one for a product like this. At this stage the only thing that I can guarantee is that the product will meet the tech specs presented in the pdf files (that can be downloaded from here: http:/valeriansfreshfilm.com) So, those being said, please try not to worry and make thrilling scenarios (placing me in a tent (in winter time!) somewhere in the cold Uzbekistan, trying to scam the 16mm film community!) I'm really impressed by your interest into this matter, but please understand that these are the developing steps that are not necessarily the ones that you've thought at... At the next stage of the development, I will provide you samples and what ever is necessary just to have your finger out of my wound! he he he Cheers, Valerian

26 cans to go! (out of 34)

OK. Thanks for your input! Cheers!

you lost me...from agfa, what?

Well...never thought of that...and this is not the case anyways. Since you already got on this page, can you please fill up the survey questions? Basically, this is the primordial meaning of this post... Cheers,

You are assuming wrong! Cutting a 35mm in half doesn't get you a useful 16mm film! The 35mm perforations are way bigger than the 16mm ones. Also different pitch. Cheers!

Here are the pdf files with the tech specs for each film speed: http://valeriansfreshfilm.com Click on the pictures to see the pdf files online or right click ans choose "Save link as" to save the pdf on your computer Cheers, Valerian

Thanks! I have noted your preferences!

Got it! Thanks! 2 cans Kenny = 30 cans to go!

Gregg, It seems that you are very impatient! he he I just told you a few times that the tech specs will be available soon!! There is no need for impatience for 2 reasons: 1.There are plenty of cans to buy from! 2. At the above reason 1. the correct tense is "will be" plenty of cans to buy from! You'll be the first to know about the specs, I promise! At this point in time I can't reveal the manufacturer nor any other manufacturer related details. However, the product specs (here we go again...) will be published for your enjoyment and study! It is not a "kick starter", not a pre-sell nor pre-order ! I have NOT asked you of any money!! I just asked you to fill up the survey questions...and I WILL provide you the needed information! Following your joke, from my tent in Uzbekistan I don't have the heart to break another's 16mm film's lover heart! So, it is not a scam! Are we good now? he he Cheers!

Hi Kenny, Thanks for your interest! Please fill up the survey questions to have your specific interests saved. Thanks, Valerian

Hello Philip, Thanks for your interest! I'm not doing it myself! I have done all the necessary arrangements (you may say rented...) a part of an existing motion picture film producer, to make only 16mm B&W negative! So far, I have done my job. I have all what's needed to start the production. Now, with this post, I'm doing a market research to see if there is a response from the market....otherwise, my whole job is for nothing... This being said, I can assure you that the standard quality for this kind of products is met, guaranteeing that the products are conform to the technical specs (as I said the existing factory has all the facilities and is still in business, doing this for many years!) and I can guarantee the best price ! That is the entire idea! So now I looking to find 34 buyers for 34 cans! I have saved your preferences...So far I may consider that I sold 2 cans! he he (yours and Gregg's) 32 to go! As for "someone out there that no one has heard of" ...well, that's my moment! he he Now you've heard of me! he he I hope my answer clarify some of your missing bits. Cheers, Valerian

No samples yet..I will post the specs for each film speed soon (I already said that in a post above...please read it)

Hi Gregg, Thanks for the answers! As I explained above (in the production capacity post...) the minimum quantity I have to produce is 68 rolls @400'/ea! That is the MINIMUM of each film speed! So, I can't produce some rolls of 100' @100ASA and some other rolls of 100'@200ASA for testing purposes... All you can do is to buy the can (800'), then do the tests you want...If you don't like it, you can return the can with the remaining film [one of the rolls to be sealed (the one untested) and the tested roll, unsealed but with the remaining film unexposed...of course) and you will be refunded 100% of the product value! However, you will not be able to make another purchase in the future (common sense...). The payment will be made through paypal, so you are paypal protected! Cheers, Valerian

Production capacity: I can produce multiple of 68 rolls (68x1, 68x2, 68x3 and so on) of 400' (34 cans) of each film speed. My intention is to start with the ISO 200/24...that means 68 rolls of this film speed (since it can be used both interior and exterior) Therefore, for the first charge, I'm looking for 34 filmmakers to buy 34 cans (2rolls of 400'/can). If I can find them, then I can start the first charge...Or if there will be 34 filmmakers that want (all of them!) other film speed, I can start with the most requested film speed. So, please anyone who read this post, be cooperative and say your opinion about this endeavor of mine! Ask questions and I'll do my best to clarify all the issues on this matter! Valerian

Hello Gregg, Here are some answers to your inquires: 1. The product has not been publicly released yet. 2. The product will be produced and marketed in conformity with a quality system according to the international standard EN ISO 9001 3. It will be produced at an industrial scale in large quantity!! 4. It is NOT an experimental one! (made in my bathroom! he he) Soon I will be able to provide you the technical data and curves charts for each film speed (still editing the sheets for printing..) So...considering that all the film specs are equal or 99% with the Kodak ones, can you please answer to the survey questions? I just need to find if there are people interested in this project or it will die (I HOPE NOT!!!) I truly hope that the people will love my price because I tried to make an affordable one for every film lover and I can't go lower than that! Thanks for your interest! Valerian PS. I'm doing this because for more than 40 years I loved working on film and I sincerely think that if the BIG cinematography is going on digital (a CRIME in my opinion...) we, the small ones should gather together to keep the film alive (even 16mm B/W...but it is FILM! )!

Hello everybody, Being a "working on 16mm film" lover (after struggling with the film purchase...old stock usually) I start thinking on how to develop this 16mm NEGATIVE B&W film market (better say, to revive it hopefully once and for all!) In conclusion, AS WE SPEAK, I am able to produce the following type of 16mm film, FRESH and in ANY quantities! Type: 16mm negative Black&White Film speed: 100ASA/21DIN, 200ASA/24DIN, 400ASA/27DIN Perforation 1R Winding: B on standard plastic core, length: 400feet/roll packed: sealed tin can (2 rolls/can! = 800feet/can) The film is guaranteed to work within standard specs/each speed (specs printed also on leaflet). Price: $160/can (2x400'=800') I need you to help me with the following survey (and also I'm waiting for your questions!): 1. Is this an affordable price? he he 2. Which film speed you use most ? 3. How many cans you will buy as the first order? 4. How many cans (800' of film) you think you'll buy/ month at this price? 5. Are you interested in buying the processing chemicals for it? Please replay to this post as in the bellow example: 1. yes 2. 200 3. 2 4. 4 times/month 5. yes Please ask as many questions you like!! I'm really interested if this endeavor of mine might have a future! Thank for looking! Valerian