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  1. Ross Campbell

    HITCHOCK’S “VERTIGO” RESTORED 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION SCREENINGS

    I had the good fortune to see as a youngster Vertigo in VistaVision on its first release in 1958 in my local cinema where it looked superb. I remember vividly audience members screaming when the nun emerged from the black shadows in the bell-tower. What an ending!
  2. Ross Campbell

    Blu-ray Review Orpheus Blu-ray Review

    I am replying to some friends who queried me further about the "High Frequency Pre-Emphasis" mentioned above, and what it actually means. The High Frequency Pre-Emphasis is akin to an powerful treble boost, stronger than that available on most domestic amplifiers. It gave an attractive sense of...
  3. Ross Campbell

    PRE-DOLBY FILM SOUND AND THE ACADEMY CURVE

    Mr Harris, It is a great thrill to be able to correspond with you, being such a great admirer of your work over many years. Your 70mm restorations have played very successfully here in Melbourne, Australia, many of them at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda, wherein I have had a long association...
  4. Ross Campbell

    Blu-ray Review Orpheus Blu-ray Review

    I heartily endorse all your comments regarding this unique film. Regarding the "scratchiness" or distortion of the sound track in the upper register, you may wish to read my letter to Robert Harris regarding the sound quality of mono optical films on DVD in general and on Cocteau's other...
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