@Marcatolegato Yes, that footage, filmed for the 1952 "This is Cinerama", was reused for then end sequence in How the West Was Won. Some shots were actually run backwards. You can see smoke going back into chimneys.
Cut'em some slack dude. This was back in 1952! Lawrence Welk was in the distant future and movies like "Oklahoma!" would be a big hit 3 years later. I know it seems corny now, but really!
@strohmaier Just a note...watching How the West Was Won on a 3d tv with 3d simulation actually makes it appear that you have a curved screen coming out of your living room wall! Very cool. It would be soooo cool to have more videos of these large film formats available in Smilebox!
I saw This is Cinerama Movie in 1952. The first part is the The Atom Smasher at Rockaways Playland at Coney Island, NY. "Lowell Thomas said this movie will never be on TV or on any Media." You just seen it on the Computer. Lowell Thomas would turn over in his grave if he saw this. I have This is Cinerama Program, all the other Programs.
I saw This is Cinerama in 1952 or 1953. The first part is the Atom Smasher at Rockaway Playland it Coney Island, NY. " Lowell Thomas said This movie will never be on TV or any media " Look you just seen it on the Computer. Lowell Thomas would turn over in his grave if he saw this. I have This Is Cinerama Program from 1952, all the other Cinerama Programs.
I live in the UK we had a version of Cinerama called interrama ,which was set in a large tent,the night I went It was very windy the screen was all over the place.not much fun for all.
@Siska0Robert... if you mean the "bends" which become especially noticeable at the joins between the three panels when the camera plane banks, that is a consequence of using three cameras joined together to create a super-wide image. For a good discussion of Cinerama (and its shortcomings), go to Wikipedia and search for "Cinerama". Within the article, check out the link for "parallax error". (continued)
@Siska0Robert (continued) You can demonstrate it yourself by standing in one spot with your own camera, take one shot, pivot in place until the side of that shot is to the opposite side of the viewfinder, shoot again, pivot in place, and shoot one more time. Print the photos, and lay them side by side so the edges of the scene match (more or less). You will notice any real-life straight lines bending away in the second and third pictures.
Any guesses as to when and where "This is Cinerama" will be shown 'coming in 2011' [hopefully in the Cinerama format]? Took a gander through the internet and could only find 1950s era announcements, or a presentation in Bradford UK (which is a bit far to go for me). Other than Bradford, the only other existing Cinerama theaters are the Seattle (WA) Cinerama, and the (Hollywood CA) Cinerama Dome, and neither of their sites list this show as upcoming. Thanks!
@WorldPilot There are only 7 films that were made for Cinerama. 2 of them will be playing in Seattle at the Cinerama in October. "This is Cinerama" and "How the West was Won" will be shown. They will also be showing a bunch of 70mm films during the festival. seattlecinerama. com/ coming-soon/
I gave it a highest 'thumb-up' ever issued for it. It would be a very evil decision way to give a singlest 'thumb-down' at that fantastic recreation for a minor reason ! We badly eagerly awaiting to get this on Blu-Ray very soon than as we imagined. Thank you !! Bravo !
The Kinopanorama Widescreen Preservation Association Inc extends our special thanks to David Strohmaier, and acknowledges the contribution of everyone involved in the restoration of "This is Cinerama". Ros and John.
Saw it in 1952. It was different but didn't blow me away, probably cause I was in the nosebleed section. The best part was shown above, when they went from 4:3 b&w silent to pulling back the curtains to the roller coaster. Don't believe there had been a roller coaster front row shot before, but can't be sure. Also memorable: a rear channel speaker. Content of film unmemorable.
DIstortion on left side made me seasick
MNBluestater 2 weeks ago
Some of the footage was in HOW THE WEST WAS WON
Marcatolegato 1 month ago
@Marcatolegato Yes, that footage, filmed for the 1952 "This is Cinerama", was reused for then end sequence in How the West Was Won. Some shots were actually run backwards. You can see smoke going back into chimneys.
MisterScott99 1 month ago
America the beautiful.gimme a fucking break!
essanay45 2 months ago
Cut'em some slack dude. This was back in 1952! Lawrence Welk was in the distant future and movies like "Oklahoma!" would be a big hit 3 years later. I know it seems corny now, but really!
hallcp2 1 month ago
I thought this was going to be released by the end of this year. What happened and when can we expect the release? Thanks.
cineramafan96 2 months ago
Anybody know if this is going to be released theatrically or on bluray in smilebox?
bdzmusicprod 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@bdzmusicprod
yes in SmileBox & Bluray- sometime in 2012
strohmaier 2 months ago
@strohmaier Just a note...watching How the West Was Won on a 3d tv with 3d simulation actually makes it appear that you have a curved screen coming out of your living room wall! Very cool. It would be soooo cool to have more videos of these large film formats available in Smilebox!
bdzmusicprod 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
I just discovered the concept of a cinerama and I just think it's so amazing. I want to watch one in person! haha
imkohia 5 months ago
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I saw This is Cinerama Movie in 1952. The first part is the The Atom Smasher at Rockaways Playland at Coney Island, NY. "Lowell Thomas said this movie will never be on TV or on any Media." You just seen it on the Computer. Lowell Thomas would turn over in his grave if he saw this. I have This is Cinerama Program, all the other Programs.
TheRichardparsons 5 months ago
I saw This is Cinerama in 1952 or 1953. The first part is the Atom Smasher at Rockaway Playland it Coney Island, NY. " Lowell Thomas said This movie will never be on TV or any media " Look you just seen it on the Computer. Lowell Thomas would turn over in his grave if he saw this. I have This Is Cinerama Program from 1952, all the other Cinerama Programs.
TheRichardparsons 5 months ago
I live in the UK we had a version of Cinerama called interrama ,which was set in a large tent,the night I went It was very windy the screen was all over the place.not much fun for all.
claggegg 5 months ago
@Siska0Robert... if you mean the "bends" which become especially noticeable at the joins between the three panels when the camera plane banks, that is a consequence of using three cameras joined together to create a super-wide image. For a good discussion of Cinerama (and its shortcomings), go to Wikipedia and search for "Cinerama". Within the article, check out the link for "parallax error". (continued)
WorldPilot 7 months ago
@Siska0Robert (continued) You can demonstrate it yourself by standing in one spot with your own camera, take one shot, pivot in place until the side of that shot is to the opposite side of the viewfinder, shoot again, pivot in place, and shoot one more time. Print the photos, and lay them side by side so the edges of the scene match (more or less). You will notice any real-life straight lines bending away in the second and third pictures.
WorldPilot 7 months ago
those curves are so flagrant! or it's not that bad, when you see it live?
Siska0Robert 7 months ago
This is wonderful. My two favorite formats were
Dimension-150 and Cinerama. Even the 70mm
Cinerama was great with no separation lines and
variation of color from print to print. The Voice of
the Theatre A2 speakers kicked butt. Very high
efficiency. Vastly superior to Imax.
stinkpotbaby 9 months ago
Any guesses as to when and where "This is Cinerama" will be shown 'coming in 2011' [hopefully in the Cinerama format]? Took a gander through the internet and could only find 1950s era announcements, or a presentation in Bradford UK (which is a bit far to go for me). Other than Bradford, the only other existing Cinerama theaters are the Seattle (WA) Cinerama, and the (Hollywood CA) Cinerama Dome, and neither of their sites list this show as upcoming. Thanks!
WorldPilot 9 months ago
@WorldPilot There are only 7 films that were made for Cinerama. 2 of them will be playing in Seattle at the Cinerama in October. "This is Cinerama" and "How the West was Won" will be shown. They will also be showing a bunch of 70mm films during the festival. seattlecinerama. com/ coming-soon/
s0nmira 6 months ago
I think it was better than IMAX. Even reduced to 70 mm was spectacular. I am looking forward to see Russian Adventure filmed in Kinopanorama. Regards
AdolfoHaggen 10 months ago
Interesting trailer of a big screen phenomenon from 1952. And it's very spectacular long before the days of IMAX.
yogafan6500 10 months ago
I gave it a highest 'thumb-up' ever issued for it. It would be a very evil decision way to give a singlest 'thumb-down' at that fantastic recreation for a minor reason ! We badly eagerly awaiting to get this on Blu-Ray very soon than as we imagined. Thank you !! Bravo !
Silencebound 10 months ago
Wonderful! I am so glad that they are finally restoring these films. They are a very important part of film history. Thank you for posting.
LoreneFaith 10 months ago 2
Fantastic stuff!
pshack78 11 months ago
The Kinopanorama Widescreen Preservation Association Inc extends our special thanks to David Strohmaier, and acknowledges the contribution of everyone involved in the restoration of "This is Cinerama". Ros and John.
Kinopanorama1 11 months ago 2
Fantastic. It is wonderful that this has been restored too! Thanks so much for uploading!
LoreneFaith 11 months ago
Saw it in 1952. It was different but didn't blow me away, probably cause I was in the nosebleed section. The best part was shown above, when they went from 4:3 b&w silent to pulling back the curtains to the roller coaster. Don't believe there had been a roller coaster front row shot before, but can't be sure. Also memorable: a rear channel speaker. Content of film unmemorable.
petelush 11 months ago
@petelush I seem to remember an episode of The Little Rascals which had a short segment with a front seat camera shot on a roller coaster.
RaftCoveProductions 11 months ago
Nice work Dave.
narabdela 11 months ago
Wonderful. About time. This could get me to make the move to HD!!
mlensenm 11 months ago