Radium wrote:
> EarlyFilm wrote:
> > Scott Dorsey wrote:
> >
> >
> > > I have been running variable area tracks on 7378 through the
reversal
> > > chemistry and getting pretty decent results.
> >
> > VA tracks don't mush up as fast as VD in direct positive.
> >
> > > A short film that I shot mostly on 7366 which was processed in
reversal
> > > by A-1 can be seen this week at
http://www.countgore.com/NewBlood.htm.
Note
> > > that the transfer was done by pointing a video camera at the flatbed
> > > and you're listening to the optical track, so don't expect the best
> > > possible quality....
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> > You shot a flame on extremely slow ortho finegrain master positive
stock
> > which you had reversal processed?????
> >
> > I'm impressed, but how and why?
> >
> > Flames are hard enough to shoot and make look good with the faster
> > stocks intended for camera.
> >
> > Estar base 3366 might be OK for projection, but the acetate base 7366
> > stock tends to warp and/or cup under the heat of the projection lamp.
> >
> > A few years ago, the base in 7302 and 7366 were slightly different in
> > chemistry and only the print stock resisted heat warp. I assume, but
am
> > not sure, if this is still the case.
> >
> > Earl.
>
> Speaking of flames, I'd like the light in my equipment to be powered by
> an anthracite-fueled fire.
And maybe -- or maybe not -- some fire fueled by bituminous coal.
