Astonishing Legends

The Patterson-Gimlin Film Part 5

May 20, 2019
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INSIGHT

Value of Original

  • Scanning the original PGF at higher resolutions (8K) would reveal more detail than existing copies.
  • Analyzing the grain detail on separate color emulsion layers could provide further insights.
ANECDOTE

Six Segments

  • The PGF has six distinct segments, indicating the camera was started and stopped.
  • These segments reveal unplanned filming, like the 'trigger slip' in segment three.
INSIGHT

Rotational Blur

  • The rotational blur in frame one of segment three suggests Roger Patterson lost his balance.
  • This unplanned movement supports the authenticity of the film.
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