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Titanic 35mm scan

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Hi everyone!

I’ve been a long time lurker here and love all the 35mm projects you guys are doing. I have finally created an account and I am excited to announce that I will have my own 35mm scan project!

I’m a huge fan of Titanic and have been disappointed with the home releases over the past few years, especially with the SFX tweaks and AI stuff.

I have recently borrowed a print from a collector and had the print professionnally scanned. It’s a good print. Here is a sample of the scan.

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I’ll be working on the encode and hopefully will have it finished this year. I will be doing some clean up and will remove any splice marks.

If you’re interested in eventually donating to the project once the encode is done and to get a copy, let me know.

Cheers!

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James Camera found out about the 70mm Print of Titanic that was playing here in Sydney and got it locked away since he doesn’t want that version(?) to be seen.

I’m telling this because I want this project to not get deleted, cuz one of Cameron’s people might see this and get it taken down like our 70mm print.

Cheers, this project looks awesome.

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Clark Teddles said:

James Camera found out about the 70mm Print of Titanic that was playing here in Sydney and got it locked away since he doesn’t want that version(?) to be seen.

I’m telling this because I want this project to not get deleted, cuz one of Cameron’s people might see this and get it taken down like our 70mm print.

Cheers, this project looks awesome.

The sample mistitan posted above isn’t a 70mm print. I did see a 70mm screening in Leicester Square on release and wonder why Cameron would want that version pulled? I have my own notions but can’t be sure.

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I would be interested in donating as well.

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Clark Teddles said:

James Camera found out about the 70mm Print of Titanic that was playing here in Sydney and got it locked away since he doesn’t want that version(?) to be seen.

I’m telling this because I want this project to not get deleted, cuz one of Cameron’s people might see this and get it taken down like our 70mm print.

Cheers, this project looks awesome.

mr_merrick said:

The sample mistitan posted above isn’t a 70mm print. I did see a 70mm screening in Leicester Square on release and wonder why Cameron would want that version pulled? I have my own notions but can’t be sure.

Thanks Clark for the insight! That’s some crazy stuff. I’d be careful.

mr_merrick, I think Clark was just generally speaking about the fact that Cameron doesn’t want the 1997 version to be available. I don’t think he was saying my sample is from a 70mm print. Any releases from the Blu-ray onwards have been the based on the 2012 theatrical 3D re-release version that contains some fixes and new color grading. What is your notion about why Cameron would want the old version pulled?

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Clark Teddles said:

James Camera found out about the 70mm Print of Titanic that was playing here in Sydney and got it locked away since he doesn’t want that version(?) to be seen.

The Ritz played the NFSA’s 70mm print, it’s the NFSA that’s not allowed to rent it out any more not the Ritz. Yes that was at Cameron’s direct request, not not necessarily because he “found out” anything as the film had played there off 70mm on a number of occasions without any issues.

It’s a strange embargo because the 70mm is the definitive version of the film.

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The sample mistitan posted above isn’t a 70mm print. I did see a 70mm screening in Leicester Square on release and wonder why Cameron would want that version pulled? I have my own notions but can’t be sure.

It’s the same as the 35mm version, except on large format and thus 2.2:1. 70mm lets more light through, has more shadow detail (and with Titanic this is noticeable), and the dirt or cinch damage on the film is less visible when projected on the same size screen. Titanic was filmed on Super35 with select shots filmed on 65mm.

If Cameron’s not letting the 70mm version be rented then he won’t be letting the 35mm version be officially rented either, although there are plenty of cinemas around that will rent the DCP and swap in a 35mm print anyway for films where renting it on 35mm isn’t an option with the distributor.

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mistitan said:

Thanks Clark for the insight! That’s some crazy stuff. I’d be careful.

I’ve sent you a DM (private topic), as you’re new to the forum it may not be clear where that is - just click on the speech icon at the top right that’s next to your avatar.

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