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Author Topic: Edge coding machine? Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-14-2007 01:02 AM                     This maybe more of a film making or more precisely, film editing question but does anyone know where I can pick up a 35mm edge coding machine fir old school editing? I've never seen one come up on Ebay except for and ancient 16mm coding machine in terrible condition and haven't had any luck with web searches. Christie's in LA used to have one listed for rent but they don't even have that any more. Thanks-Steve  |  IP: Logged Scott Norwood Film God Posts: 8146 From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas) Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-14-2007 05:08 AM                        It's called an "Acmade" machine. I thought that Christy's sold these, but maybe not. Someone else will know if they are still manufactured. You might try Dwight Cody at the Boston Connection. He provides edge coding services, but I think it's 16mm only.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-14-2007 07:34 AM                     The Acmade is very expensive to buy even on the used market... you may want to consider coding it yourself with felt tip pen or typewriter Mark  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-14-2007 09:28 PM                     Thanks for the info, I was aware Acmade built edge coding machines but there are some other companies out there that manufactured them as well, I can't think of their names off the top of my head, I think Moviola was one. I'll try Dwight and see what he has to say. I wasn't aware you could actually code film using a Sharpie or typewriter, how does that work? You would have to get it exactly and consistently at the right regular footage increment. Can you elaborate?  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 12-14-2007 10:38 PM                     Felt Sharphie and using a syncronizer ( sync block ) to mark footage on the edge of the stock Done that for many a short project  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-14-2007 11:28 PM                     Actually I was joking.... A used Acmade was in the 3500.00 range back in the late 90's if you could find one. Probably higher today. Using a felt tip pen for short runs is certianly doable as Richard mentions.... Mark  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-15-2007 02:35 AM                     Well if I can't find one, that may very well be what I have to end up doing. The only advantage I have is most people have gone the DI /non-linear computer route for editing so if I can find one, it may have come down considerably. The crappy 16 mm one I spoke of went for like 2 or 3 hundred if I remember correctly so MAYBE I'll get lucky.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 12-15-2007 04:40 PM                       quote: Richard Fowler Felt Sharphie and using a syncronizer Richard, you're funny!  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-15-2007 04:45 PM                  A new Acmade 35mm Codemaster is well over US$16K... good luck!  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-16-2007 01:29 AM                     New? Who said anything about new? I haven't bought a new piece of film equipment sense.....come to think of it I've NEVER bought a new piece of film equipment. The closest I've ever come is my refurbished Kinor 35C Rotoscope 5000 which was rebuilt and sold for the original customer by this house that did the work. Because I'm poor and broke.....and cheap, I ONLY buy things I can get a deal on. What's the old saying "Anyone can pay retail" I'll find one from the 70s or 80s in good working condition and go with that. I don't need bells and whistles or even cosmetic beauty, just basic decent functionality, let someone ELSE pay 16K, I'd rather buy it 5 years later for 6K!  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-16-2007 01:32 AM                  Duh..who cares dumbass? My post was a FYI... Fuck off!  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-16-2007 02:57 AM                     You know, I was gonna unload on you, I even posted a reply as ridicules and stupid as your's but it's obvious you have a lot of problems so why don't you just not reply to my threads anymore. I don't need to get into some pissin' fight with a fool.  |  IP: Logged Floyd Justin Newton Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 559 From: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Registered: Jun 2002 posted 12-16-2007 10:23 AM                     Steve-- Phil has been in this business far longer than I would care to admit. To his credit he uses humor quite often in his posts...which most of us find entertaining. So take Phil with a grain of salt. He IS a good guy!  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 12-16-2007 07:15 PM                  Yawn...  |  IP: Logged Steve Beverly Film Handler Posts: 83 From: El Paso, Tx., Registered: Nov 2007 posted 12-16-2007 08:12 PM                     Well, if you were kidding. I'm REALLY glad I edited my post. It originally was....let's say....rude. I can use all the expert expert advice I can get and have read your "2 page" bio so it's obvious at least to me, you have a lot of experience with the kind of equipment I will be using, as I'm a complete novice to projection, your input would be of great use and greatly appreciated. I have a lot of respect for Vietnam vets and film professionals in general so let me apologize for not realizing your post was not a serious one.-Steve  |  IP: Logged

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