For more information on The Radio Circle, and the wonderful preservation work they undertake, please visit:
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The Day of the Triffids
A number of films have been donated by a former BBC employee. With these were reel-to-reel recordings made in August 1968 of ‘The Day of the Triffids’, which had been broadcast on Radio 4 FM in June and July that year. These copies are of very high quality.
When the estate of a deceased collector, or an industry professional, has agreed to submit the collection for cataloguing, the entire collection is removed from their property.
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Former Industry Professional’s Films
Film is Fabulous! have been involved in the recovery and deposit of several items of vintage television to the BFI. These items were found in a deceased former industry professional’s private collection.
R3Store Studios in London, and the manufacturer of the digital scanner, have excellent websites incorporating greater detail on scanning film and digital transfer.
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Digital Transfer and Grading
R3Store Studios in London provide Film is Fabulous! with professional scanning, transfer, and grading of selected films. This short video shows the 35mm reel of ‘Veronica’ being transferred, having been digitally scanned.
The Film is Fabulous! team work closely with R3Store Studios on all of their major film preservation projects. This ensures the best results are attained with missing and rare film prints and negatives.
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Scanning the Film
The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have the latest digital scanning equipment.
This short video shows the lacing of a 35mm reel of film with an optical soundtrack into the scanner, and the scanning process.
Only a small number of films in each collection are subject to this process. Sadly, it’s impossible to commission R3Store Studios to provide this service for every film print. r3storestudios.com
Cleaning of Film Prints.
The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have state-of-the-art equipment. This short video shows the loading and professional cleaning of a 35mm reel of film, prior to scanning and transfer.
Archiving Discussion
The recent film convention at the Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre in Leicester incorporated a panel discussion on Archiving
Panel was hosted by Sue Malden, with guests Dr. Clare Watson (MACE), Steve Foxon (BFI) & Steve Roberts (BBC)
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For various reasons, the Film is Fabulous! team have been compelled to clarify the term ‘missing episode’ by consulting with archival and media experts.
Visit this link to find out more
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Thanks for your question Gav. Yes it is due to drying time etc but also because some of the rollers take off dust/hairs etc, others gently buff the film to further clean it. It is all timed and engineered to work in a manner based upon years of experience.
YOUTUBE Feature Film Discussion 29/10/23
Panel discussion held in Screen One of the Phoenix was about Feature Films. It was hosted by Prof. Justin Smith (CATHI), with guests Jo Botting (BFI), Dominic Simmons (IMAX), and Patrick Moules (Film Collector)
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Only a small number of films in each collection are subject to this process. Sadly, it’s impossible to commission R3Store Studios to provide this service for every film print.
r3storestudios.com
Cleaning of Film Prints
The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have state-of-the-art equipment. This short video shows the loading and professional cleaning of a 35mm reel of film, prior to scanning and transfer.
R3Store Studios provide expert cleaning, and a professional digital scanning and transfer service to Film is Fabulous! This ensures the best results are attained with missing and rare film prints and negatives.
r3storestudios.com
Preparing the Cleaner
The film experts at R3Store Studios in London have state-of-the-art cleaning equipment. This short video shows the removal of any dust on the rollers of the mechanical cleaner, prior to scanning and transfer of the film.
We are still awaiting HMRC to finish what they need to do, all our paperwork is there, it can be frustrating waiting for the wheels to turn
Reel One of the missing BBC television episode was found in a corroded 35mm film can:
First Night: Veronica (Broadcast: 3rd November 1963)
Examining the 35mm Veronica
The Film is Fabulous! team work with the experts at R3Store Studios in London to prepare, clean, scan and digitally transfer films, including the 35mm reel of missing BBC television from 1963.
Please help us purchase these two collections, and preserve the missing and rare items therein, by donating via PayPal, and the Film is Fabulous! website: Every donation will make a difference.
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Help Preserve Two Collections
The Film is Fabulous! team are currently in discussions with the families of two deceased former industry professionals about the acquisition of their collections, and the preservation of the rare films.
Television Discussion 29/10/23 Screen One of the Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre in Leicester hosted a panel discussion on Television.
Hosted by Sue Malden, with guests Dick Fiddy (BFI), Paul Vanezis (Producer), and Mark Stuckey of the BBC’s Repair Shop.
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Film Collectors’ Discussion 01/06/24 The Courtyard Cinema and Art Centre in Hereford was the setting for a film festival. The event was a celebration of the missing episodes of television that have been recovered by the Film is Fabulous! team.
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Archiving Discussion 29/10/23 at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Leicester incorporated a panel discussion on Archiving. Panel was hosted by Sue Malden, with guests Dr. Clare Watson (MACE), Steve Foxon (BFI), and Steve Roberts (BBC).
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The 16mm/35mm films featured in this short series of videos were donated to Film is Fabulous! by a former BBC employee. The gentleman has asked to remain anonymous, and we will abide by his request.
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BBC Television on 35mm Film
The Film is Fabulous! team have continued to open the corroded cans of film, and to examine the contents. The remaining reels of 35mm film are larger than those examined previously; this short video features a reel of film that measures 2,300ft.
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Whilst at R3Store Studios, the Film is Fabulous! team were able to film several aspects of the preparation, cleaning, scanning, and transfer process. These videos will be shared with our followers.
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