Jeff Altman
Chicago, IL
minimumdensity.com
I'm an aspiring feature film colorist, amateur photographer, and overall OK person. Here you might see projects I've made while at school, pieces of film my grandfather shot, and the odd projects I wind up working on.

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  • Video comment
    27 days ago
    Jeff Altman commented on San Francisco 1958

    You bring up a good point. The least I could do is give credit to the artist. Thanks!

  • Video comment
    28 days ago
    Jeff Altman commented on San Francisco 1958

    It was edited by hand some 50 years ago by my grandfather shortly after shooting it. Judging by the 3 minute length, I would say its safe to assume you're seeing all the footage he shot. 100 foot rolls of 16mm are of about 3 minutes in length. The order of the shots were probably changed, as well as removal of flash frames and other junk.

    Keep in mind that these are home movies. He would make popcorn and show these to his family as a Friday night activity. Editing was part of the spectacle. I can't imagine there was very much thought put into preserving the raw footage as a historical record. He wasn't a professional; just a hobbyist.

    I'm doing no editing on my part with any of these movies. Only adding music.

    Unfortunately, with most of these things, my choice in music seems to be polarizing for a lot people. The best I can do is choose something which reinforces the imagery to me. Primarily based on feel rather than any rational thought.

    You enjoyed the images, though? Thanks for your input; I appreciate your constructive criticism.

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    2 months ago
    Jeff Altman likes The Noisettes - Never Forget You
  • Video comment
    2 months ago
    Jeff Altman commented on Birds on the Wires

    Very cool concept! Funny how certain things strike a chord (no pun intended) when you see them, no?

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    3 months ago
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