Multiple Sidosis

[chardman1]

The first time I saw Multiple Sidosis,  laughed so hard I thought I was going to die. So long, Sid!

[RudySchwartzProject]

Sid Laverents should be on Mount Rushmore.

[captaindunstable]

Ah so this is where Jack Conte got his ideas...

[HDv1de0]

its the mysteryguitarman of the 60's

[vipvop]

100 years wasn't enough. Sorry to see you go..

[marcoxmeijer]

He's an ocarinist =D

Just like me =D

[hintysen]

I don't know what's more amazing: 1) That one guy, an amateur, could put all this together in his garage with consumer equipment in a truly gargantuan task of precision and patience... or 2) Forty years later, a 10-year-old could do the same thing in a couple of days using a $100 camera and a computer with Sony Sound Forge, Sony Acid and Pinnacle Studio. It takes efforts like Sid's to show just how far technology has come.

[checkabreak]

OMG bien buena que esta y con la maquina grabadora Akai M8 !! buena pelicula buena maquina de tape !!

[jett888]

I just went back and also bought his harmonica: M. Hohner 1881 harmonica and a few photos of him.

[jett888]

I live right down the street from Mr. Laverets- I just got back from his estate sale. I actually bought a framed newspaper article and photo of his work "Multiple Sidosis" and saw the photo of the two young children that was in the background while he was in his bedroom. His garage is still full of movie, film and sound equipment that is for sale. I hope those who appreciate this mans talent and mind are able to have some of it.

[LavertyPrint]

Friend of mine just bought the tape recorder that Sid used in the film.

[NelsonStJames]

It's the ability to see stuff like this that truly makes the whole YouTube phenomenon worthwhile.

[DavidCaddock]

I'm sorry that I couldn't have let this man know how amazing I think he is while he is alive. That is the trouble with all eulogies, I guess.

RIP Sid. You were pretty incredible.

[Orangeflava]

RIP

[eyecmypets]

Read some books on Buster Keaton...they explain what he did in "The Playhouse" It took rhythm and the precision of a music master. The timer on Sid's film represents this mastery.

[oobleckboy]

RIP. He's with Adelaide, now. "Save the ribbons". Goodbye, Sid.

[beefyben]

That was fantastic.

[eyecmypets]

The multiple exposure was introduced first by Buster Keaton. He was the innovator and everyone else has tried to copy him without reaching the heights of his genius in "The Playhouse". circa 1921

This rendition adds the audio to Buster's concept. How wonderful it was another one from vaudeville.

[Drumcam]

What an awesome piece of work! I remember that "Roberts" tape recorder. ( It was actually an Akai. ) The Bolex manual describes how to do these kinds of multiple exposures. But keeping it all in sync ( at that time) had to be a daunting labor of love. RIP Sid. You left us something joyous!

[eyecmypets]

This man started in Vaudeville & obviously was much influenced by The Great Stoneface, Buster Keaton. He took all of Buster's concepts and added the audio to Bs Silent Classic "The Playhouse" Buster's technique works nicely with this.

[videoasst]

A short film by Sidney Laverents who died this week at age 100. An Amateur film maker, he wrote, produced, starred and shot everything himself. This was shot in 1970 using a Bolex 16mm. In 2000, it was listed in the National Film Registry along with Apocalypse Now and Good Fellas. No digital fxs. All done in one man's

garage. Sidney Laverents - R.I.P. 5/13/09

[alshouse]

WOW. I'd love to know how the guy did this but then again I guess I don't want to break the illusion.  Absolutely wonderful :)

[gunzorro]

Amazing talent -- I only just found out! Real charm and wit. Thanks Sid!

[CanuckEditorguy]

RIP Sid!

[antiochus66]

the citiizen kane of home movies...

this looks so simple..but the matte work does my head in...

a fine piece of filmaking..

thanks sid...

reminds me a little of ernie kovacs film music clips...

[MILKFATthebetter]

this guy is brilliant! so sincere, amazing hobbyist, inspiration to filmakers, hard to describe in words. and we love him actually.

[yobnez]

Wonderful!...beats Pro Tools any day...

[MicahTheBeast]

My gosh, this is incredible for some amateur in 1970... this dude is my hero.

[JackSzwergold]

You said it. This has renewed my faith in humanity. And the guy is still alive! He just turned 100.

[laplantine]

ho yes:)

[OFR]

Wow, it's got a great feel and TONS of character. He even spins the small banjo at one break!

[bretttolbert]

I see what you did there.

[brentonf]

@derpenstein

ok, so let's see what you've done.

[BelligerentAuthority]

How does one get more than six thumbs down?

[pyenapple]

Apparently one sucks really, really hard.

[ukuleleloki]

It's amazing what you can do, just with the things commonly found around the household. Am I wrong, assuming everyone's household commonly yields a wood-pyramid metronome, ukulele, a banjo ukulele, an ocharina, a jaw harp, beer bottles, a few lengths of pipe and a 9in. splash symbol? Cause that's how we roll at my place. Regardless, I love this man. He's my new hero.

[no4mk1]

Yup... We roll like that at my house too.

Sid is defintely a guy I'd drink a beer with! My new idol!

Cheers,

Chris

[JackSzwergold]

Well, the guy was a vaudeville performer before he retired to making amazing movies with limited technology.

[no4mk1]

Brilliant!

[sugarinthegourd]

That's wonderful! I can't imagine how much time & effort (and inventiveness) it must have taken to do this on Super 8 in 1970!

[Abelskeeper]

Like, ummm, how does he get his click track to line up with the other one without you suck, er, I mean Pro Tools?

[newranger2]

Multiple SIDosis is a 1970 home movie by amateur filmmaker extraordinaire Sid Lavarents. It is one of the few amateur films to be inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.

[OwlBoyDotCom]

Sweet, thanks for the info- it explains a lot.

[kseward]

Favorite part: how the two high varispeed background singers are wearing Mickey Mouse hats.

Thanks for posting.

[pvx]

I agree, I got a good kick out of that :).

[apperkins]

Absolutely wonderful! A truly inspiring piece of DIY filmmaking.

[skunkape138]

haha this is great

[parallaxmike]

I'm with nutnics, this is fucking gay.

[ukeduke]

nice

[userblue]

What the devil..

[joemgeek]

This is literally the best thing I have ever seen...Sid is a total genius

[blisksamoht]

I think this guy is my hero