When Canadian filmmaker and musician Schnudlbug was making his short film Roach, part of the end goal was to produce a 3D film with very specific visual and sonic palettes, and a limited edition VHS release.

In our lengthy conversation we touch upon the making of his film, which draws upon both cinematic influences and a background rich in practical skills, including editing, visual effects, sound design, and composing music with a special affection for noise. Also discussed is sourcing the physical elements to create a VHS release, and the thrill of presenting the film to audiences after meticulous production & post-production stages.

--- MRH (2024)

Announcing the soft launch of BHA+ - my Patreon-sponsored media channel where I review vintage consumer, prosumer, and broadcast video gear; offer practical user info for filmmakers; feature test footage featurettes; publish podcast interviews in blog, audio-only, and visual versions; and feature serialized, historical examinations of unique gear. 

This podcast is both an Introduction to BHA+, and maps out my mandate to showcase, inform, contextualize, and support the preservation and creative use of vintage video gear from the 1970s thru the 2000s.

Coming next: a podcast interview with filmmaker-composer-musician Schnudlbug (https://www.instagram.com/schnoodlevideo/) and the making of his 3D experimental short film "Roach" (https://linktr.ee/schnoodlevideo) and its limited VHS release!

Links to mentions, affiliates, sponsors, and sundry in Episode 02:

Affiliate Coffee Break MBA: https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/Zow9uSZG/EoXGMu5RTUNkHApw

Bay Street Video: http://www.baystreetvideo.com/

High Fidelity Magazine, March 1971: https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/Archive-High-Fidelity/70s/High-Fidelity-1971-03.pdf

NFB short film "Around is Around": https://www.nfb.ca/film/around_is_around/

NFB short film "Begone Dull Care": https://www.nfb.ca/film/begone_dull_care/

CBC News article "Why are Canadians’ cellphone bills higher than other countries?”: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-high-cell-phone-bills-1.6711205

YouTube Skylabs Audio "Should You Replace Capacitors in Vintage Electronics?": https://www.youtube.com/@skylabsaudio

YouTube Alan Zweig's 2000 documentary "Vinyl": https://kqek.com/mobile/?p=10672 

Canadian Museum of Broadcast Technology: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081181336258390

BHA+ Official Sponsor Hamza Mughal, specializing in saving and re-homing vintage broadcast video gear: hbetamax2000@gmail.com / +1 (416) 891-4500

Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for further info on the latest posts, blogs, and podcasts at BHA+ - the Patreon channel specializing in reviewing & using vintage video gear in short, narrative, and experimental works - and to inquire about custom audio & video services at Big Head Amusements.

--- MRH (2024)

--- MRH (2024)