Even before I began taking still photos, I had gotten ahold of the family's Super-8 movie camera beginning around 1974. Family and friends, the neighborhood and school were some of the subjects. Almost nobody has seen these movies until now (aside from screenshots). The gallery presents them in no particular order (they're all old!).
Click on any link below to download the m4v file.
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Click on any link below to download the m4v file.
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MIKE'S B&W MOVIE
My sheer cinematic genius simply could not be translated to mere celluloid. An assignment for film class
My sheer cinematic genius simply could not be translated to mere celluloid. An assignment for film class
GALILEO
Bob Appaluccio's dramatic cinematic debut. Sixth grade! Looks a bit like Osama, until the beard fell off
Bob Appaluccio's dramatic cinematic debut. Sixth grade! Looks a bit like Osama, until the beard fell off
HAMILTON'S CLASS #1
Juniors + Seniors + movie cameras mixed together in math class = nobody learning anything
Juniors + Seniors + movie cameras mixed together in math class = nobody learning anything
HAMILTON'S CLASS #2
More distractions from the rigors of learning math. No, I did not master math, wonder why...
More distractions from the rigors of learning math. No, I did not master math, wonder why...
KIEL AVE.
I needed to get out of my darkroom more, so I took this exciting trip up Kiel Ave. one evening
I needed to get out of my darkroom more, so I took this exciting trip up Kiel Ave. one evening
MEADTOWN SHOPPING
Located at the top of Kiel Ave. across Route 23. Surely worth the walk all the way up from Spring St.
Located at the top of Kiel Ave. across Route 23. Surely worth the walk all the way up from Spring St.
THE CHASE
My action-packed contribution to Sippie's class, complete with a cast of thousands and a surprise ending
My action-packed contribution to Sippie's class, complete with a cast of thousands and a surprise ending
NOTE: All videos on this website are the property of Mike Bedford (as original photographer) and those individuals who submitted their own images for display on this site. Images may be downloaded and stored for your personal enjoyment, but may not be sold, reposted or published in any form.
VIEW FROM SPRING ST.
Climb to the top of the sappy pine tree in the front yard and here's what you will see. Who says NJ is ugly?
Climb to the top of the sappy pine tree in the front yard and here's what you will see. Who says NJ is ugly?
SLEIGH RIDING
You live on a hill, you sleigh ride down the hill! And you bring your friends, dog and movie camera along
You live on a hill, you sleigh ride down the hill! And you bring your friends, dog and movie camera along
