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#82804 - 10/13/09 11:38 AM Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962
godzzla1
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Registered: 08/18/05
Posts: 32
Loc: fresno,ca
Here's a short article by Eugene Burdick that I put together and narrated to video after finding about 100 photos by Carl Mydans of Life magazine on the internet. He took many great photos of Muk, Jay, and Hugh in late 1962, then published only a few in Life Magazine for an article written by Eugene Burdick, author of 'Fail Safe', and others, in addition to the classic novel 'The Blue of Capricorn', which includes some of his adventures in the south pacific. The video I made is a narration of Eugene's 'Ideal for a Few, Maybe Not for You' about his family's favorite vacation spot, Moorea. He talks with Hugh, Muk, and Jay, and others that lived on the island, including the Kellums, and his feelings and beliefs about the people of Moorea. The story might not be politically correct, but it is an interesting view from 1962 of the most beautiful island in the world. It's 25 minutes long, and in three parts on you tube. I haven't showed these to Muk or Jay yet, but I'm sure they will enjoy the photos, and video re-creation.
Hope you enjoy.

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9hbIYperpk

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE8YM5auaKo

Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvUMpZpQKns

Steve

PS-The video clips used in the film are from movies taken by Harry Wright in the 50s on Moorea.

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#82805 - 10/13/09 12:07 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: godzzla1]
Patti.
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Thanks..I'll check this out later this afternoon.
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#82809 - 10/13/09 01:59 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Patti.]
Old Wife
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Registered: 02/21/03
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Wow, that's amazingly well-done. I really enjoyed it.
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#82811 - 10/13/09 05:31 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Old Wife]
STM
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Registered: 10/15/01
Posts: 1616
Loc: Oregon, USA
WOW
and I say again, WOW!
I can't believe those olde sources were out there to be found. That's a lovely piece of film making. thanks

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#82817 - 10/14/09 03:20 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: STM]
Patti.
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Fantastic....I loved it. Very well done. Thanks for sharing with us.

I think Jay and Muk would love this. Have you sent it to them? I'm pretty sure I have Jay's email if you need it.

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#82827 - 10/15/09 08:49 AM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Patti.]
BarbiJKM Moderator
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Registered: 02/14/07
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Steve, Thanks for an awesome film. Despite the age of the contents, so much of is really still true...
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#82856 - 10/15/09 05:24 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Patti.]
godzzla1
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Registered: 08/18/05
Posts: 32
Loc: fresno,ca
Patti, that would be great!

Thanks,

Steve


Edited by godzzla1 (10/15/09 05:24 PM)

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#82887 - 10/18/09 02:19 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: godzzla1]
Patti.
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Registered: 03/28/04
Posts: 2376
Loc: Las Vegas, NV
Hey Steve, if you'd like his email, just email me and I'll give it to you. I think he'd enjoy seeing it.

bruinpatti at yahoo dot com

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#82897 - 10/19/09 05:48 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Patti.]
Finnano
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Registered: 12/25/05
Posts: 188
Loc: Novato, CA
Loved those clips, thank you godzzla! I have that issue of Life and your movie made it come to life!
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#82901 - 10/19/09 08:49 PM Re: Moorea - An Enchanted Island from Life magazine 1962 [Re: Finnano]
Pago
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Registered: 12/10/05
Posts: 187
Loc: Ohio
godzzla...please have someone teach you about paragraphs. We're all going blind trying to read your stuff.....
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