[Tig] SoCal Fires - no posts? - Got Clean Optics?

[Rob Lingelbach]

On Oct 24, 2007, at 5:50 PM, Bob Festa wrote:

> You know...with the advent of the Spirit's diffused light source, I  
> think film dirt has become somewhat of an oxymoron. You have to  
> remember that dirt was a genuine problem with the Cintel machines  
> collumated tube source, and static was a bitch.

Part of what you say is applicable as well to the DSX Bob, as Oliver  
works quite well with scratches and dirt.  I think the invention of  
PTRs was also one of the most important advances in TK technology as  
regards dirt.

> I can't think of the last time that dirt has been a problem in  
> 35mm. Perhaps in small gauge.

Super 8 seems to continue in popularity due to its 'filmic' properties.

> Just came in from a walk through the Santa Monica farmers market.  
> 95 degrees farenheit, dead calm, and a warmth to the light that  
> makes it seem like magic hour at noon. Very 1984, Blade Runner.

Hopefully the barricades have been strengthened since that tragic  
accident a few years ago.   Speaking of Blade Runner, did you spot  
Rutger Hauer in the crowd?   As it's about 14deg.C today in Sao Paulo  
and dark with rain, we're in the first scenes from Blade Runner, only  
without the talking blimp.


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