MobiReel - International Conference

The International Conference “Mobile low-cost digitizing of vintage films” presented the state of the art initiatives in the area of low-cost digitization of vintage films, the value in the so-called home film formats such as 8mm, Super 8, VHS etc. The conference presented also the MobiReel project, the project results and developed resources. Furthermore the conference joined notable experts in the field who shared valuable experience with home film and video formats research, digitization and preservation. To accompany the event, an exhibition featuring an array of vintage film projectors and movie cameras has also been organized. The exhibition presented the history of the the film media throughout the years. Some emblematic brands of consumer/home film and video formats have been showcased (8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm, 16mm, VHS, SVHS, Betamax etc.), Bolex, Eumig, Nizo, Zeiss Ikon, Pleven, Rus and other brands, playing significant role in documenting the cultural history, have been included in the exhibition as well.