"We Hate Vinegar Syndrome: How Vinegar Syndrome Saves Film" - An Insiders Look at our Film Archive

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  • čas přidán 28. 02. 2023
  • Oscar Becher, Archivist & Vault Manager, takes you behind the scenes of the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive and gives you some insight into the chemical decay process known as 'vinegar syndrome'.
  • Krátké a kreslené filmy

Komentáře • 86

  • @darthfakington2227
    @darthfakington2227 Před rokem +49

    Very interesting. I've seen documentaries on the preservation and conservation before, but picked up a few new things here.
    Now I'd love to see a documentary on the film acquisition process.

  • @thEannoyingE
    @thEannoyingE Před rokem +4

    I didn’t think this studio was this thorough. I’m impressed.

  • @bigcrackrock
    @bigcrackrock Před rokem +14

    This guy still owes me 20 bucks for a handy back in 07

  • @everygrainofsand
    @everygrainofsand Před 5 měsíci +3

    Excellent, fascinating video👌Brings home the sheer physicality of the medium. The lugging of cans; the unravelling of the film onto the spindles; the lifting, shunting and unspooling. And seeing the corrosive material, literally eating through the film cans - far less the film stock! - is wild. The celluloid literally breathing out moisture, and soaking in its own fluids. The sweat, tears and joy of restoring film is really quite something. Oscar's passion here is infectious! I love that he loves film cans; that he loves films so we can!

  • @manserfaustprod
    @manserfaustprod Před rokem +3

    Physical media GOATs! Cheers to continued success and discovery!!

  • @robertriley-mercado4611
    @robertriley-mercado4611 Před rokem +5

    Poor Dave never had a chance.
    I have a 35mm film print of an Indianapolis action film Forgive Me Father (Ivan Rogers, 2001), but don’t have the capacity to store it long term. Trying to donate it to an archive, but the university I’m talking to right now is slow rolling everything. Hoping I don’t ruin it from my poor ability to take care of it. I’ve been collecting as much Ivan Rogers material as I can because he was an interesting black film maker in my city, but haven’t tracked down any negatives or other prints.

  • @VeZius
    @VeZius Před rokem +4

    You guys have the best job in the world. Wish I could work there!

  • @saekka8537
    @saekka8537 Před rokem +8

    This was fascinating. I always wondered about the story behind your name, very clever. 😄
    I'd love to see more videos about film restoration and preservation. You guys are awesome!

  • @maxgc6413
    @maxgc6413 Před rokem +9

    You lads have done fantastic work bringing the gems and crazy schlock back from the grave. Been a subscriber for few years now and will continue supporting for years to come. Thank you so much for giving other distributors a chance for their gems to be seen as well.
    Love the discounts, fast/free shipping, quality slips and fantastic presentations of fun crazy films. Cheers!

  • @shawnmcloughlin42
    @shawnmcloughlin42 Před rokem +12

    You will be missed, Dave.

  • @ancisko
    @ancisko Před 11 měsíci

    Great video!
    RIP old films, Dave and everything we have ever loved.

  • @randyfarias4769
    @randyfarias4769 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was great. I will forever praise Vinegar Syndrome, if only because you saving and releasing "Luther The Geek". The company does a great job with your releases. On a side note, all your representatives I have met at conventions selling your films are always very nice.

  • @LadyB_miniatures
    @LadyB_miniatures Před rokem +8

    love these kind of behind the scenes videos of the archives and Oscar is so cool to listen too... Hope to see more of these videos in the future :)

  • @farbrorbla
    @farbrorbla Před rokem +1

    Doing a fantastic work! This is the reason why i'm a subscriber. Not only do i get rare and interesting movies every month but i also chip in on preserving stuff

  • @slim_pickins
    @slim_pickins Před rokem +2

    This was excellent! Awesome bit of insight that definitely helps justify the cost. Love the product and the work you guys do.

  • @rafars2246
    @rafars2246 Před rokem +1

    You guys do an amazing job. Enjoyed so many movies you restored.

  • @raisedonfiction
    @raisedonfiction Před rokem +3

    Loved it. Keep em coming with more knowledge about the process please.

  • @inactiveuser1981
    @inactiveuser1981 Před rokem +9

    Oscar's Favourite movies:
    Mask of the Flesh-Demons 1976
    Revenge of the Bloodgoblins, Part 2 1981?
    Grave Stoned (420 Rock Edition 1993
    Orgy Fight: Slowkill 1979
    Original Camera Sedative aka Don't look ahead to your own death 1986
    Devil Massacre 1968
    Bloodfist 6 1982
    Alien Kill 1985
    Rampage of Evil 1964
    Would probably be cool flicks, if they were real.

    • @JacksonAxe
      @JacksonAxe Před 11 měsíci +3

      Spells out MR GOODBAR if you use each first letter from each film..

  • @justintoner9817
    @justintoner9817 Před rokem +3

    This was very informative and fun. Keep up the good work you are doing Vinegar Syndrome!

  • @Skullkan6
    @Skullkan6 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This sounds like it was shot on not enough sleep in a fun way.

  • @travislinthicum6200
    @travislinthicum6200 Před rokem +2

    I loved this! I’m very interested in film preservation but I didn’t know much about it. Thanks VS team!

  • @russellmckenzie8
    @russellmckenzie8 Před rokem +3

    I love stuff like this. Keep it up you absolute legends.

  • @psfilmsbob
    @psfilmsbob Před rokem +2

    Stage 3? Eh, just throw some Film Guard on it...Good as new! lol. This was a great video with lots of insight. I second the person who said they want to see a video about your acquisition process next.

  • @timothycrawford3476
    @timothycrawford3476 Před 4 měsíci

    Vinegar Syndrome really knows what their doing when comes to film restoration. Major film studios hire them to restore films because they have earned such a great name in the film industry for the great work they do. I purchased the Toxic Avenger 4k boxset a while back and they did the entire collection, anyone who buys their films can see the phenomenal work and love they put into the preservation of cinema.

  • @janinebrittanica4314
    @janinebrittanica4314 Před rokem +3

    Good to know our favorite films are in the hands of Edward Norton! "You've seen these films. Haven't you, my man?"

  • @thegood9
    @thegood9 Před rokem

    Heat increases the rate of ANY chemical reaction...so that little demo is spot on, dude!

  • @MountainIce007
    @MountainIce007 Před rokem

    This is wonderful. It's all about the passion of keeping these films alive.

  • @slave_to_cinema
    @slave_to_cinema Před rokem +1

    Lol informative and funny as hell. You guys should put restoration footage of whatever movie you are restoring on the special features dvd. Please!!

  • @PersianImm0rtal
    @PersianImm0rtal Před rokem

    Wonderful video. Thank you for all the hard work you do to preserve these works of art, to honor all those that worked on them, and preserving these windows into history!

  • @JasonSum1979
    @JasonSum1979 Před rokem

    been a cheerleader for VS 8yrs or so awesome Mom & Pop US Distributor i wish they did a documentary on the Label itself (They’ve been around 10yrs and have changed the landscape of Physical media/Collecting there print restoration is truly important for preservation 👍👍👍

  • @alfonsoagren414
    @alfonsoagren414 Před rokem

    Great stuff!
    This shows that every movie deserves and nedds an Oscar!
    Most infotaining!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @SpaceFairyness
    @SpaceFairyness Před 9 měsíci

    Fascinating! I love the work you guys do, thankyou 😊

  • @shawnmcloughlin42
    @shawnmcloughlin42 Před rokem +2

    I hope that is a SECRET SUBLIMINAL CLUE for an upcoming release!

  • @richawdon3856
    @richawdon3856 Před rokem

    Excellent work, gentlemen.

  • @moviesbye9294
    @moviesbye9294 Před rokem +2

    Oscar loves MrGoodbar

  • @LadyB_miniatures
    @LadyB_miniatures Před rokem +4

    Did anyone notice a flash of list of oscars favourite films towards the end of this?

    • @theweauction
      @theweauction Před rokem +1

      Yeah. Spells mr goodbar. Thought it was a reference to the movie.

    • @travislinthicum6200
      @travislinthicum6200 Před rokem +1

      I tried to freeze it but I’m watching on my phone and I couldn’t get it frame by frame.

  • @Paper_and_Light
    @Paper_and_Light Před rokem

    This was a fascinating peek at your process, thanks for the inside look! Also....Mr. Goodbar???

  • @dirtnastyish
    @dirtnastyish Před rokem

    This was really interesting. I honestly thought for some reason that film was this timeless thing that would never change even after decades. Don't remember how I got that idea LOL.

  • @bestofboastworlds1883
    @bestofboastworlds1883 Před rokem +1

    How awesome. You guys rule!

  • @MiddleAgeBMX
    @MiddleAgeBMX Před rokem

    Yes! Finally some love for Revenge of the Bloodgoblins 2!!!

  • @johnblazini69
    @johnblazini69 Před rokem

    Great video.. interesting.

  • @mredderkopp1669
    @mredderkopp1669 Před rokem +4

    I think the best part of working for Vinegar Syndrome would be that before restoring them, you get to watch the movies on the original film before hand. There's something about watching old movies in the original 35mm that makes my heart beat quicker...all the scratches and eye floaters jumping around, and when there's no dialogue or noises from the movie, you can hear the film crackling over the sound system like somebody's got a fire going in the fire place.
    For a special feature in a future disk, you guys should just transfer the film as you found it...tail leader included.

  • @Spicyscum730
    @Spicyscum730 Před rokem +1

    I would do anything to work for you guys I’m 24 and love film with all my heart

  • @zombinosh
    @zombinosh Před 10 měsíci

    Definitely a labour of love.

  • @cosmicfish1000
    @cosmicfish1000 Před rokem +1

    Do you also scan 16mm or exclusively 35mm films?

  • @seanx666
    @seanx666 Před rokem +2

    Wait a minute. So the film cans don't come in glossy slipcovers with newly commissioned artwork? wtf?

  • @jakebeal8095
    @jakebeal8095 Před rokem

    God protect Oscar.

  • @jeffreyn.mcmahan8538
    @jeffreyn.mcmahan8538 Před měsícem

    Oscar is great....

  • @lyhuewynegar7312
    @lyhuewynegar7312 Před rokem

    Has anybody been able to pause on the exact frame containing Oscar's Favorite Movies yet? 😆 "Grave Stoned 420 Edition"

  • @melvinveenstra5485
    @melvinveenstra5485 Před rokem

    Loved it now let's see some actual movies being stored there.
    Or a peek in your physical store as a dutch man i'll never set a foot inside to far of course.
    But e every month a docu like this yes please.

  • @perryfan49
    @perryfan49 Před rokem

    8:27 those are some Vinegar Syndrome titles alright!

  • @Rhymes-with-Orange
    @Rhymes-with-Orange Před rokem

    RIP Dave

  • @BulletMonkey115
    @BulletMonkey115 Před rokem

    Love it

  • @technofeeliak
    @technofeeliak Před rokem

    I'd like to do film conservation too.

  • @plasquatch
    @plasquatch Před rokem

    I've always wondered why you named yourselves after what is basically your enemy.

  • @coolcicada
    @coolcicada Před rokem +1

    Pumping Iron when? 🙏

  • @nichttuntun3364
    @nichttuntun3364 Před 11 měsíci

  • @seamuskirkpatrick3796
    @seamuskirkpatrick3796 Před rokem +2

    You are a beautiful, beautiful nerd.

  • @yurdp
    @yurdp Před rokem +1

    Who is Looking for Mr. Goodbar?

  • @Hero-hs4gt
    @Hero-hs4gt Před rokem

    Halfway to Black Friday sales are upon us 🤤

  • @kennyguyette
    @kennyguyette Před rokem

    Everyone should support vinegar syndrome and Shout factory physical Media 4k Blu rays👍👍💰 criterion

  • @SpaceFairyness
    @SpaceFairyness Před 9 měsíci

    Also- I feel depressed now 😅

  • @TylursVideo
    @TylursVideo Před rokem +1

    Mr.GoodBar?

  • @robertmclane7034
    @robertmclane7034 Před rokem +1

    No company is better than Vinegar Syndrome

  • @DaleCooper1101
    @DaleCooper1101 Před rokem

    I love this shit

  • @rahtaproot2001
    @rahtaproot2001 Před rokem

    Start selling the film cans again!!!

  • @MrEdWeirdoShow
    @MrEdWeirdoShow Před rokem +1

    All film will eventually vanish? Nope. Not a digital version of it.
    Kinda the whole point of using computers for cleanup and restoration.

  • @TheNotoriousNemo
    @TheNotoriousNemo Před rokem

    Can u guys up your slipcover numbers. Alot of your stuff selling out too fast and it's annoying >:(

  • @gordonfreeman2634
    @gordonfreeman2634 Před rokem

    That last thing you said is not true, in future we can hopefully live as a cyborg or have complete body change operation and Galaxy isnt going anywhere and your films either because If they are preserved right and go on internet and all so your opinion is not true

  • @MichaelGarcia-fl7rz
    @MichaelGarcia-fl7rz Před rokem

    Arts been getting progressively worse on releases almost lazy

  • @GabrielCastro-qu2gr
    @GabrielCastro-qu2gr Před rokem

    Beautiful work u guys are doing

  • @adam3797
    @adam3797 Před rokem +1

    Fun drinking game…. Take a shot every time this dude said “actual” or “actually”

    • @mikuspalmis
      @mikuspalmis Před měsícem

      At least it wasn't "literally"!

  • @mushi1985.
    @mushi1985. Před rokem

    we need no retreat no surrender 2 please vinegar