[78-L] film request for a silent 78 side

[Malcolm Rockwell]

If it's an acoustic player take the diaphragm out of the reproducer, or 
disconnect the stylus carrier from it. They should be able to find a 
"parts only" head, depending on the model player. Dub in the needle 
drop, if necessary.
If it's electric, well, just turn it amp off!
Does that cover it?
M

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John Wright wrote:
> Joe wrote,
>
>  >> I don't get it - just use any record
>
> Hmmm, Joe, nobody, seems to have understood what the film producer wants 
> to do....
>
> The way I understand it, as she says there's a problem for the sound 
> dept., she wants to film a needle being placed on a rotating 78, then 
> the camera pans back to film the actors/dialogue, all in one take.
>
> So, they don't want music bellowing out from the gramophone while the 
> actors speak (they will dub some quiet music in later).
>
> Now do you see why they want a 'silent' 78 ?
>
> So, can anyone help the producer?
>
> John
>
>   
>> In message Gill Farr <gillfarr2 at aol.com> writes,
>>
>>     
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> My name is Gill Farr, I am a Production Buyer on a film called '1939'.
>>> The film has a number of scenes in which the characters are playing 78
>>> records on a gramophone, with close ups of the needle going onto the record.
>>> The music coming out will be a problem to the sound dept, and so I am trying
>>> to track down a blank 78 record, one with grooves in, but no sound recorded
>>> on it. Does such thing exist? And if so, do you know anyone who might have
>>> one I can hire or buy?
>>>
>>> I look forward to hearing from you.
>>> Many thanks for your help.
>>>
>>> Gill
>>> 07860 358266
>>> gillfarr2 at aol.com
>>>
>>>       
>
>
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