so uhwe rescued a set of 4K movie film scanners
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@alyx if you're seriously just looking to unload them, lets talk. I'll be happy to figure out logistics to get one or both of them to our facility in GA, and figure out how to use them. I can't pay what they cost, but I can pay something.
We don't use scanners when we're archiving film right now because I can't afford one, but I have a number of legitimately one of a kind films (usually camera negatives from kinoscopes, or other TV related stuff) and dozens of less rare but only available in potato quality films I would adore the opportunity to properly digitize.
@ajroach42 we're not looking to sell them, just re-home them to somewhere that can use them! we rescued them for just the cost of a liftgate rental and aren't looking to make a profit flipping these
we were told that both work, but from poking around inside only one of them currently has a lamp module in it
I think this is realistically a one works with one for spare parts scenario
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@alyx anybody got a contact @ Hollywood Theatre to send this to? #pdx #hollywoodtheatre
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx cinematography.com forums might be a good place to mention this
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@ajroach42@retro.social @alyx@frogs.lgbt @vfrmedia@social.tchncs.de @rey@toot.cat I mean, if they have loading assistance on that end and you foot the bill for a flight to seatac and the rental truck and fuel I'm down to do the driving haha
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yes they're Spirit 2Ks
i believe both of them have the 4K upgrade things@alyx nice find, without the 4k upgrade the price for one unit was something like one million dollars...
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx perhaps the Pacific film archive? filmcuratorial@berkeley.edu
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@rey @alyx @ajroach42 @djsundog
my first thought was "how easy is it to get that to GA?" (I know its a long way and that kit is heavy and bulky, but in USA you often don't need extra driving licence to drive large vehicles if its not a commercial venture
)if you are living in the US and are a nerd, owning a powerful vehicle that can pull your enclosed trailer that you also own is a must lol
CC: @rey@toot.cat @alyx@frogs.lgbt @ajroach42@retro.social @djsundog@fedi.reclaim.technology
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx have you already reached out to Scarecrow? they're probably your best bet for finding an actual home for these
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@ajroach42@retro.social @alyx@frogs.lgbt @vfrmedia@social.tchncs.de @rey@toot.cat I mean, if they have loading assistance on that end and you foot the bill for a flight to seatac and the rental truck and fuel I'm down to do the driving haha
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@ajroach42 we're not looking to sell them, just re-home them to somewhere that can use them! we rescued them for just the cost of a liftgate rental and aren't looking to make a profit flipping these
we were told that both work, but from poking around inside only one of them currently has a lamp module in it
I think this is realistically a one works with one for spare parts scenario
@alyx alright, that's good for me. We'll figure out logistics on this end and be in touch?
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@FeloniousPunk @boyago @alyx library at UW might also be good to ask, since they're in town
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@alyx standard mk2 flux capacitor…
Why do you tempt us with these things?
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx @eivindmork Is this interesting (apart from the location I guess...)
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx This sort of thing is why my wife will end up dumping me, but not today.
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@alyx @eivindmork Is this interesting (apart from the location I guess...)
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so uh
we rescued a set of 4K movie film scannersdoes anyone need a set of 4K movie film scanners
if you have a need for a cinema film scanner (or can give it a good home!), and can arrange to have it transported from the Seattle area, message me on fedi or e-mail me at hello@alyx.sh
@alyx if things don't work out in Georgia maybe try the Hollywood Theatre in Portland.
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@alyx This sort of thing is why my wife will end up dumping me, but not today.
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@ajroach42 @djsundog @alyx @vfrmedia @rey I'd offer to drive a leg across the Midwest if I didn't already have other imminent travel right now
Edit to add: please feel free to ping me if you end up arranging a pony express style transport plan. I could donate a day of my time to the cause if the timing works out. I also have a minivan I can put into freight mode if we're trans loading, or I could invest in a tow hitch like I've been strongly considering for a while and tow a small trailer (emphasis on small)
