Portobelly Telly

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 23 Aug 2006, 20:50

And there's more! Just added - GK's coverage of the PEDAL Local Food Shindig. Blue potatoes anyone?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 23 Aug 2006, 22:37

And finally - GK's film of the Victorian Walk and the official opening of the Community Garden.

Portobelly Telly is closing down now. Please remember to switch off your sets.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 17 Sep 2006, 14:42

Mark Scott's latest film, an interview with author of 'Walking on Wheels' author Eva McCracken has just been added. The book details 50 of Eva's favourite rambles in Scotland that are accessible to wheelchair users and includes Portobello Promenade.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 01 Oct 2006, 21:13

Portobelly Telly proudly presents - Namaste.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Nov 2006, 13:53

Latest addition to Portobelly Telly is a spirit of halloween, late night collaboration between ali and myself:

Playing With Fire

Also available on YouTube

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Dec 2006, 18:50

The Town Trail video we have been making with John Stewart is currently being edited. Still a lot of work to do on this but we hope to have it complete early next year.

I have a meeting tomorrow evening with Tony King, who has an archive of filmed events in Portobello going back many years. I'm really excited about this and looking forward to making the material available.

Meanwhile, Portobelly Telly's very own Mark Scott is appearing in a Q&A session tomorrow night at a screening of his short film 'Brainstorm' at the Filmhouse Cinema as part of their 'Shoot First' series. Programme starts at 6:15 pm. Another of Mark's films, 'Ship of Dreams' will be added to Portobelly Telly soon.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 12 Dec 2006, 22:50

I love it when people send me their own home-made films for Portobelly Telly. The latest addition comes from Portobello's very own Chris McCluskey:

Magic Christmas Tree

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 12 Dec 2006, 22:59

Magic Christmas Tree - me likee lots!!

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 14 Dec 2006, 05:38

Well, watching a Christmas tree grow is certainly more interesting than watching grass grow!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 26 Dec 2006, 17:48

Following my meeting with Tony King, I have now begun to digitise his archive material. The early stuff was recorded originally on cine film, then transferred to video. There are hours of footage and it is going to take a long time but it's fascinating stuff and a labour of love from my perspective.

I would like to re-film from the original medium in order to preserve as much of the original quality as possible and I'm hoping to persuade Tony and his wife Anne to provide a narration.

In the meantime, and to whet your appetite, here is a rough edit of what I have got so far.

1980s Victorian Weekends

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 27 Dec 2006, 20:07

It's obvious that Tony and Anne had a great deal of fun making these films. With the first film I edited around 30 minutes of footage down to less than five. This next sequence is seven minutes or so of original film, completely unedited, and includes their own hand-made titles.

So take the time machine back to the early 80s and see if you can recognise anyone, maybe even yourself, in the crowd.

1980s Victorian Weekends 2

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 28 Dec 2006, 18:08

What amazes me about Tony's films and the Victorian weekends from these days is the effort that everyone seemed willing to put in. The costumes and props are great and there is obviously a degree of scripting involved. Indeed, at times it seems like Tony was intent on making a period drama.

1980s Victorian Weekends 3

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 28 Dec 2006, 22:13

great

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 29 Dec 2006, 11:03

Tony replaced the poor quality sound on many of his films with a music hall soundrack. On this segment, however, the original sound is preserved.

This edit features the Melville Music Hall Company.

1980s Victorian Weekends 4

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Jan 2007, 22:13

Just added the latest edit from Tony King's 1980s archives.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 28 Jan 2007, 18:53

I have now completed the digitisation of the second of three video cassettes and there is currently a total of ten separate films available to view, covering a range of events held in Portobello in the early 80s which were filmed by Tony King.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 18 Feb 2007, 18:31

Mark Scott is back with his latest project, an interview with Edinburgh band Lebowski, featuring Portobello's very own Joss Seex on lead guitar.

Lebowski made it through to the Scottish final of last year's Battle of the Bands, where this interview took place.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Apr 2007, 16:20

This is some rough footage I shot today from the Big Wheel and from the roof of the Town Hall. It was pretty windy up there, which didn't make for easy filming. I'm hoping to get access to a few other vantage points including Portobello High School and Coillesdene House to obtain other interesting views of Portobello.

Vantage Point

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 08 Apr 2007, 18:32

Lucky you didn't " blow off" in that wind!!!!

You did well keeping the camera in focus while moving!
Great job! And look forward to seeing the ones you take from the Joppa end!

Post by **wangi** » 08 Apr 2007, 20:43

Bob Jefferson wrote:I'm hoping to get access to ... Coillesdene House to obtain other interesting views of Portobello.

As simple as opening the door, more often that not! http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/47228508

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Apr 2007, 21:06

Did you get access to the roof?

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 09 Apr 2007, 02:45

Bob Jefferson wrote:This is some rough footage I shot today from the Big Wheel and from the roof of the Town Hall. It was pretty windy up there, which didn't make for easy filming. I'm hoping to get access to a few other vantage points including Portobello High School and Coillesdene House to obtain other interesting views of Portobello.

Vantage Point

I know Ive been gone 5 years, but where has RS McColls near to the police station gone?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Apr 2007, 07:13

Still there Catz, watch the film again.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Apr 2007, 10:45

Bob you were brave going on big wheel

We could see our hoose

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Apr 2007, 10:54

I'm terrified of heights believe it or not, so it's difficult to imagine why I have just arranged to go up onto the roof at Straiton Place on Saturday to do some more filming.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Apr 2007, 12:10

you are brave

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 09 Apr 2007, 12:15

or stupid?

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 09 Apr 2007, 13:35

Straiton Place! I'll see if I can spot you among the chimneypots

There must be a stunning view from up there.

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 10 Apr 2007, 03:39

Bob Jefferson wrote:Still there Catz, watch the film again.

memory is starting to go... though it was red and a couple of doors over!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 10 Apr 2007, 07:04

Did it not move along to its present position 5 or 6 years ago? Anyone remember!?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 10 Apr 2007, 11:15

Think you're right Poppy.
McColls was futher along, maybe where Popeye's cafe is now, the shop it's in now used to be Farm Foods I think.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 10 Apr 2007, 11:21

Bob Jefferson wrote: I have just arranged to go up onto the roof at Straiton Place on Saturday to do some more filming.

Brave man

Mind me to move my car just in case

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 10 Apr 2007, 13:09

SoupDragon wrote:maybe where Popeye's cafe is now

Exactly where I thought it was!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 10 Apr 2007, 14:48

So what was where RSM is now? I remember it all being completely gutted to create the new RSM. Was it a frozen food shop?

(or am I thinking of somewhere totally different

)

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 10 Apr 2007, 15:04

Poppy wrote:So what was where RSM is now? I remember it all being completely gutted to create the new RSM. Was it a frozen food shop? (or am I thinking of somewhere totally different )

I remember it used to be a Cafe, but that was round about 1982