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Neil McGovern
Film Handler

Posts: 35
From: Sheffield, UK
Registered: May 2002

posted 09-24-2002 03:19 PM

Well, I've decided that we need to replace our old Megadater tags (Feature presentation & Previews of Coming Attractions).

The problem is, I've got the samples videos from Sound Associates and Jack Roe, and they all look rubbish.

Went looking for NSS (National Screen Services), but couldn't find them anywhere. Do they still exist?

So all in all: can anyone suggest a good tag/supplier?

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John Pytlak
Film God

Posts: 9987
From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 09-24-2002 03:28 PM

The Boxoffice Magazine Buyers Directory lists some overseas suppliers:
http://www.boxoffice.com/buyers.html

Search for "Trailers"
Company Type: Manufacturer
"Description" Section

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7525A
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: +1 585 477 5325 Cell: +1 585 781 4036 Fax: +1 585 722 7243
e-mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com
Web site: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion

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Doug Willming
Film Handler

Posts: 45
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Registered: Jan 2001

posted 09-24-2002 03:38 PM

Hi Neil:

You can check out our offerings at http://www.WRonyourscreens.com
We don't have a huge catalog of generic trailers, but at least they're not as ancient as some (unless you like the nostalgia aspect). I don't think I have quicktimes up on the "Feature Presentation" or "Coming Soon" trailers, but I can email them to you if you like (they might be biggish files, so let me know if your server can handle them).
Doug

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Neil McGovern
Film Handler

Posts: 35
From: Sheffield, UK
Registered: May 2002

posted 09-25-2002 08:40 AM

It was probably worth mentioning that we're in the UK

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Michael Brown
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1522
From: Bradford, England
Registered: May 2001

posted 09-25-2002 10:58 AM

We have the same proble. We run the megadater tag as there seems to be noting better in the UK. Personally I haven't seen the other stuff but I did here is was rubbish.

National Screen (Who supply Quads, trailers ect) still exist. (Don't think the do tags though)

Their phone no is : 0181 992 3240
Fax: 0181 752 0593

And MPD 'Moving Print Distribution' Supply quads etc for films not covered by National Screen
Phone: 0181 498 4450
Fax: 0181 498 4451

Do Megadater do a 'feature presentation tag' (We only currently have the 'Previews of...' tag). Is the feature tage avalible in scope?

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Ken McFall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 615
From: Haringey, London.
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 09-25-2002 01:36 PM

Neil / Michael....

I agree the Jack Roe tags are not the best.... but the Sound Associates tags are quite good with a wide range to choose from. They are bright sharp with good sound quality and don't look computer generated like the Jack Roe tags.

Give them a second look you may change your mind.

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Bernard Tonks
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 619
From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 09-25-2002 01:55 PM

Omnex Pro Film have the largest selection of tag titles in the UK. www.omnexprofilm.co.uk Tel. 0161 477 7633.

Jack Roe do have useful English voice or music stocks. www.jack-roe.co.uk Tel. 01989 762206

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Ken McFall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 615
From: Haringey, London.
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 09-25-2002 02:17 PM

Hi Bernard...

I used to use the Jack Roe tags.... and I'm sorry but they look awful and tacky. They are clearly computer generated and look cheap and dated.

Not seen the Omnex tags... will check them out.

By the way... I use the Sound Associates tags so I'm talking from personal experience.

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Neil McGovern
Film Handler

Posts: 35
From: Sheffield, UK
Registered: May 2002

posted 09-25-2002 06:24 PM

We got Jerry from Sound Associates to send us the video, but they just all looked bad compared to Megadater.

Michael> Yup, it also works really well with the 'Previews of Coming Attractions' tag. It's basically the same, but with different text.

I'll scan some frames and send them to you if you want.

Hmm... Just heared the 'previews' tag roll through the gate. Time to break out a new one methinks...

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Posted from the box

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Ken McFall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 615
From: Haringey, London.
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 09-30-2002 04:16 PM

Hi all....

got two, yes two, emails today from Sandie at Jack Roe with two attachments of their current / new range of screen tags....
with the line....

"We're updating all the time"

just goes to show you that we are being watched!! and everything we say will be taken down and twisted round and used at a later date....... only kidding... ish!!

Nice to see they are on their toes, can't wait until I phone with my next supplies order

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Michael Brown
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1522
From: Bradford, England
Registered: May 2001

posted 09-30-2002 04:46 PM

quote:
two attachments of their current / new range of screen tags....

I wouldn't mind taking a look at those.

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Ken McFall
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 615
From: Haringey, London.
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 09-30-2002 05:35 PM

Hi Michael I left the laptop at work so I can't email them to you right now. I'll bring it home tomorrow and I'll get them off to you asap.

Mind you if you say something less complimentary yourself Sandie may send them to you direct

Let's see how much attention they are giving us!!

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William Phillips
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 117
From: Cardigan, Wales, UK
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 10-01-2002 02:54 AM

National screen no longer make their titlers. I think they stoped when they got taken over by Carlton?.
At the moment I am using Jack Roes, Sound Associates and Omnexs titlers.
Jack Roes "Certification Trailer" and the new "Previews Of Coming Attractions" are stunning. The imges are good but the music is the best. The "Mobile phones" is very effective as the music is so anoying the audiance look at the screen to see what is going on.
The Sound Associates "Globe" trailers on screen they look and sound
very good. I havnt yet got one of the "Theatre" trailers. I also use the "Courtesy is contagious" from Cinema concepts that they sell.
The Omnex Mega and Superdaters are good.
There are lots of good titlers out there from all of the above suppliers and also one or two bad ones ( I have a bad collection as well).
The videos and downloads dont do the trailers justice. The best way to see them is on a big bright screen with lots of volume.
And no Im not on comission from any of them.

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Michael Brown
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1522
From: Bradford, England
Registered: May 2001

posted 10-01-2002 11:28 AM

O.k I have recieved a responce from Sandie

*waves* Hello out there..

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William Phillips
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 117
From: Cardigan, Wales, UK
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 10-01-2002 11:44 AM

There is another Jack Roe lurker out there !!!!!!!!!
Also the Jack Roe titlers are Scotchgard coated. So they last a very very long time and still look good after 2 years.

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