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Author Topic: Can a 70mm 30fps run on a platter? Paul Vollmers Expert Film Handler Posts: 161 From: Sister Lakes, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2001 posted 05-16-2006 07:39 PM                     I'd like to know if a 70mm print, 6 track mag stereo, at 30fps, thats "30 frames per second" run on a platter system..............and if so what company, make, and model? Thanks, Paul-- [ 05-17-2006, 12:25 PM: Message edited by: Paul Vollmers ]  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 05-16-2006 07:43 PM                        Post deleted by author in desperate attempt to hide his own probable stupidity.  |  IP: Logged Paul Linfesty Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1383 From: Bakersfield, CA, USA Registered: Nov 1999 posted 05-16-2006 07:53 PM                     I saw OKLAHOMA and the short THE MIRACLE OF TODD-AO projected in 70mm 30fps from a platter at the Fairfax in L.A. back in the early 90s.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Sisemore Flaming Ribs beat Reeses Peanut Butter Cups any day! Posts: 3061 From: Rockwall TX USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 05-16-2006 08:10 PM                     Yes. Christie AW370 Strong 35/70 platters Kinoton platters with 70mm hardware etc. etc. Most if not all 5/70 platters should be able to handle the extra speed from 30fps... -Aaron  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-16-2006 08:51 PM                     The Specco and the ORC handle 70 well  |  IP: Logged Jeff Joseph Expert Film Handler Posts: 131 From: Palmdale, CA, USA Registered: Jun 2000 posted 05-16-2006 09:12 PM                        Ah, I remember that Fairfax screening well! The platter system sounded like it was going to explode, it was going so fast. But yes, it worked. That said: There is only one print available in 30 fps mag, "Oklahoma!". And it's not in all that great of shape anymore. I don't think it should be plattered.  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 05-17-2006 11:49 AM                        Uh-oh.  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-17-2006 12:24 PM                        Note that SPECO decks would need to be demagnetized for 70mm (or 35mm mag) use. Related question: How does one convert a Century JJ for 30fps use? Can it be done mechanically, or does one need an inverter or some other type of electronic motor speed control? [ 05-17-2006, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: Scott Norwood ]  |  IP: Logged Steve Scott Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1300 From: Minneapolis, MN Registered: Sep 2000 posted 05-17-2006 01:07 PM                     The Heights used their 4-deck SPECO LP-270 for Oklahoma! at 30 fps. After a degaussing I was told it was quite the sight.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 05-17-2006 01:52 PM                        Most nearly any platter will work. That is not so fast. Warning SOME Stron/Potts 5 deck platters will not accept 70mm at all. Speed is not an issue; but size is (too close together.) Louis  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 05-17-2006 02:17 PM                     Scott-- On a Century JJ speed change is handled through a belt-shift.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-17-2006 02:46 PM                     Nevr found a magatism issue with a specco deck but the screws on a ORC were magnetized  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 05-17-2006 03:02 PM                     I can't believe nobody has asked this.... Hey, Paul: What're you gearing up to show?  |  IP: Logged Dick Vaughan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1032 From: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK Registered: Jul 2000 posted 05-18-2006 02:45 AM                        Here at Pictureville Victoria 8 ( with an inverter)and/or DP70 Cinemeccanica 5 deck 35/70 platter This platter also runs centre panel of Cinerama at 146.5 feet a minute, 5 feet p m faster than 30fps 70mm!  |  IP: Logged Paul Vollmers Expert Film Handler Posts: 161 From: Sister Lakes, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2001 posted 05-18-2006 07:01 AM                     Manny, A friend of mine has 70mm change overs and runs 70mm 30fps, we are thinking of trading some prints however, I have only one DP70 and must run a platter....35/70mm 5 deck, and the question came up about the speed........there are only a few 70mm 30fps prints out there. This is for a private screen room. Thanks to all that solved the speed issue. That deck must fly towards the end of the payout. I'll have to secure the edges some how. Paul-  |  IP: Logged

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