They Shall Not Grow Old/Peter Jackson's restoration of WW1 footage (Highly Recommended)

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Posted: 11/23/2018 6:41:50 PM EDT

I saw it via the BBC.

Ill be honest it had me in tears at moments. We talk about the generation that fought WW2 but the generation that fought WW1....Jesus its hard to imagine that kind of war.

They Shall Not Grow Old – New Trailer – Now Playing In Theaters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrabKK9Bhds

Posted: 11/23/2018 6:42:51 PM EDT

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I very much want to see it. I didn't know it was available for viewing outside of theaters yet?

Posted: 11/23/2018 6:43:40 PM EDT

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The BBC aired it. They had the UK rights. WB has the US rights and it will only be shown a few days.

Posted: 11/23/2018 6:48:18 PM EDT

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I very much want to see it. I didn't know it was available for viewing outside of theaters yet?

The BBC aired it. They had the UK rights. WB has the US rights and it will only be shown a few days.

Is there a listing of theaters that will be showing it yet?

Posted: 11/23/2018 6:49:05 PM EDT

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I haven't seen a list yet.

Posted: 11/23/2018 6:56:20 PM EDT

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Dentistry sure has come a long ways in the past 100 years...

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Posted: 11/23/2018 7:00:14 PM EDT

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Fascinating!

Posted: 11/23/2018 7:01:19 PM EDT

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That looks really good.

Posted: 11/23/2018 7:04:59 PM EDT

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Amazing footage, would love to see it!

Posted: 11/23/2018 7:14:05 PM EDT

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Yes it has. At least in America.

Posted: 11/23/2018 7:53:47 PM EDT

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December 17th & 27th showings only.

Tickets (theaters)

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/they-shall-not-grow-old

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:05:30 PM EDT

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You have no clue how long Ive been waiting for this.

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:17:50 PM EDT

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Thanks - my wife just bought me tickets for my Birthday.

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:20:13 PM EDT

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Really looking forward to seeing this. I’ll probably have to wait for it to come on iTunes or Netflix though...

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:31:52 PM EDT

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I'm not a fan of altering historic film by colorizing it, but if the whole documentary is as good as the preview I might change my mind.

Looks to be well done.

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:46:31 PM EDT

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December 17th & 27th showings only.

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https://www.fathomevents.com/events/they-shall-not-grow-old

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Shit!

Looks like it'll be near me only on the 17th. A work day. I'm going to have to use a vacation day it appears.

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:51:12 PM EDT

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Outstanding.

Posted: 11/23/2018 8:56:41 PM EDT

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Well, you'll love the fact that they further modified the footage. You know how old B&W movies from the 10's and 20's look all speed up and herky-jerky? (Mostly cause the cameras were hand-cranked, so very hard to maintain a steady framerate) Watch the trailer again. They used computers to smooth out the frame rate issues, so it looks 'normal'. So yeah, colorized and a realistic smooth frame rate.

I am really looking forward to it. Should be fascinating.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:03:47 PM EDT

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Well, you'll love the fact that they further modified the footage. You know how old B&W movies from the 10's and 20's look all speed up and herky-jerky? (Mostly cause the cameras were hand-cranked, so very hard to maintain a steady framerate) Watch the trailer again. They used computers to smooth out the frame rate issues, so it looks 'normal'. So yeah, colorized and a realistic smooth frame rate.

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Wasn't the speeded up issue not to do with later projectors having a faster frames-per-second speed due to the adoption of on-film soundtrack?

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:06:44 PM EDT

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All I can say is WOW.

I hope its playing close to me. Just from an historic stand point it should be required for High School history classes.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:14:44 PM EDT

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Looks like it'll be near me only on the 17th. A work day. I'm going to have to use a vacation day it appears.

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you aren't the only one.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:15:14 PM EDT

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I just said WOW to myself watching the trailer.

Must see.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:18:14 PM EDT

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Shit!

Looks like it'll be near me only on the 17th. A work day. I'm going to have to use a vacation day it appears.

you aren't the only one.

Oh. And "close" is relative. ~65 miles away vs. a couple hundred for the others listed in Colorado.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:19:15 PM EDT

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Not showing close to me. Dang.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:28:41 PM EDT

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Thanks, I had heard about it but didn’t realize it would be two days only. Just ordered my tickets!

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:31:23 PM EDT

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It's playing anywhere in MS. I damn well hope it makes it to DVD.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:32:50 PM EDT

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Looks amazing, really want to see it.

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:37:05 PM EDT

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Well, you'll love the fact that they further modified the footage. You know how old B&W movies from the 10's and 20's look all speed up and herky-jerky? (Mostly cause the cameras were hand-cranked, so very hard to maintain a steady framerate) Watch the trailer again. They used computers to smooth out the frame rate issues, so it looks 'normal'. So yeah, colorized and a realistic smooth frame rate.

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The only annoying bit is they added some CGI-esque effects to some of the shots, that end up just looking awful. No idea why they did so, but it takes away from the really amazing work of the rest of the film.

Most noticeable in this clip, with the fake grass in front and disappearing roof tiles on the building behind.

https://i.imgur.com/SzdkkcM.gifv

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:38:38 PM EDT

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i’ll reply in a second with the link to watch it online

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:43:53 PM EDT

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Just bought a couple if tickets for the 17th .... Thanks OP

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:46:57 PM EDT

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subbed as a reminder

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:48:45 PM EDT

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Nice, it's at a close theater...

Posted: 11/23/2018 9:49:48 PM EDT

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I'm thinking about taking the day off to see it the 27th. Second shift can be a bitch. If I cant get the day off I'm going to preorder the Bluray off AmazonUK for about $20 shipped USD.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:01:21 PM EDT

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The only annoying bit is they added some CGI-esque effects to some of the shots, that end up just looking awful. No idea why they did so, but it takes away from the really amazing work of the rest of the film.

Most noticeable in this clip, with the fake grass in front and disappearing roof tiles on the building behind.

https://i.imgur.com/SzdkkcM.gifv

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wtf? Why would that do that?

Still bought tickets and can't wait to see it!

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:12:24 PM EDT

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The only annoying bit is they added some CGI-esque effects to some of the shots, that end up just looking awful. No idea why they did so, but it takes away from the really amazing work of the rest of the film.

Most noticeable in this clip, with the fake grass in front and disappearing roof tiles on the building behind.

https://i.imgur.com/SzdkkcM.gifv

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Well, you'll love the fact that they further modified the footage. You know how old B&W movies from the 10's and 20's look all speed up and herky-jerky? (Mostly cause the cameras were hand-cranked, so very hard to maintain a steady framerate) Watch the trailer again. They used computers to smooth out the frame rate issues, so it looks 'normal'. So yeah, colorized and a realistic smooth frame rate.

I am really looking forward to it. Should be fascinating.

The only annoying bit is they added some CGI-esque effects to some of the shots, that end up just looking awful. No idea why they did so, but it takes away from the really amazing work of the rest of the film.

Most noticeable in this clip, with the fake grass in front and disappearing roof tiles on the building behind.

https://i.imgur.com/SzdkkcM.gifv

Do we have a reference?

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:15:05 PM EDT

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wtf? Why would that do that?

Still bought tickets and can't wait to see it!

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The only annoying bit is they added some CGI-esque effects to some of the shots, that end up just looking awful. No idea why they did so, but it takes away from the really amazing work of the rest of the film.

Most noticeable in this clip, with the fake grass in front and disappearing roof tiles on the building behind.

https://i.imgur.com/SzdkkcM.gifv

wtf? Why would that do that?

Still bought tickets and can't wait to see it!

I'm wondering if they might have done it to hide some error in the film or cover up something that just couldn't be dealt with through retouching and colorizing.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:22:32 PM EDT

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Ordered 4. Will be a great companion to my DigHill80 visits in Flanders earlier this year.
The project recovered artifacts and remains of over 120 WW1 soldiers. I was happy to be a part in the dig.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:22:42 PM EDT

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Ditto!! I can’t wait. I will be going. Alone. As a man should.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:23:34 PM EDT

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Still waiting

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:23:45 PM EDT

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I'm wondering if they might have done it to hide some error in the film or cover up something that just couldn't be dealt with through retouching and colorizing.

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remember, they were essentially making 100+ year old film into something watchable to us. So yea, there will be things to hide blemishes and the like.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:25:16 PM EDT

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I just got three seats for the 17th. I have a few friends who would appreciate this.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:31:34 PM EDT

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I'll have to get that on bluray.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:42:52 PM EDT

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Wow this is actually playing near me. Wonder if I need to order online or if they sell tickets at the box office.
ETA: Thank you OP

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:47:16 PM EDT

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So the autistics on the four channel gun board have already started to post scenes from the pirated version on the internet. Here's an example of the stabilization and colorization they did on the footage they had. This clip is a webm, not a gif or more commonplace video file. It begins with the herky-jerky, black and white video, and it progresses to the stabilized, colorized video:

http://i.4cdn.org/k/1542152381035.webm

Here is a clip of a Cheeky Monkey firing a rifle grenade straight up in the air, and knocking his helmet off in the process:

http://i.4cdn.org/k/1542154687754.webm

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:47:34 PM EDT

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Same, not playing near me.

Posted: 11/23/2018 10:53:29 PM EDT

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Something interesting I caught. 1:12 to 1:14 in the trailer in the OP is footage of the British 55th Division after being hit by some sort of gas. There's a photograph of that exact same line of troops, which I've put below. You can compare it almost directly to the video. Looks like whoever was recording film was a few feet to the left of the photographer.