Martin Hart, RIP

Joe

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Dec 28, 2019, 3:19:27 PM12/28/19

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I saw this posted on Film-Tech:

Martin Hart, who ran the American WideScreen Museum, passed away on
November 25, 2019. His site was sure a comprehensive one, and plans by
his son to continue it are in the works now. This is a piece his son
wrote about his dad:

<https://www.byhart.net/copy-of-commendations-1?fbclid=IwAR0XV-zk0j0MBsZKUYeZn7w1v87NUKjDtw9ZoQliWDXdfZCSqe6DqTTvsdc>

cin...@hotmail.com

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Dec 30, 2019, 7:34:27 PM12/30/19

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Farewell Martin,
We will not see your like again.

Over twenty years ago Martin was involved in a very serious automobile
accident that completely changed his life.
Martin suffered very severe injuries and it took him many years, to recover,
although many people believe he never recovered.
As part of the rehabilitation process, he decided he would create a website concerned with the technical side of Motion Pictures, particularly "Widescreen"
Because of his injuries and incapacities caused by the accident, Martin had doubts as to whether his planned website would fly.
Martin's website the American Widescreen Museum was a Great Success and is one of the Most Comprehensive websites about the history of Motion Picture technology in the World.

I understand that most members of the SMPTE and the ASC have visited his website.

I understand that Martin's son may take over the Website and I wish him well.
I believe that many members of this newsgroup would go out their way to help keep the American Widescreen Museum continued success.

I am not as knowledgeable about Motion Picture Technology as your father was, but if I can assist you in any way please do not hesitate to contact me on
peterm...@hotmail.com

Martin had enormous knowledge about Motion Picture technology and his
magnificent web-site the American WideScreen Museum has greatly contribututed to the public's understanding of Motion Picture technology

I believe both the SMPTE and the ASC should have made Martin an Honorary member of those societies, he certainly deserved it.

To Martin's son I send my sincere condolences.

Bet Regards,
Peter Mason

ed to the public's knowledge of motion pictures

As part of the rehabilitation process

chicag...@gmail.com

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Dec 30, 2019, 8:32:38 PM12/30/19

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This is very sad news. I knew of Martin’s injuries, but did not know how extensive they were. In my communications with him, he never let on.

Martin was very helpful when I was doing research for a series of articles I wrote for the IATSE local 695 publication a few years ago. He came up with photos that I never would have found anywhere else.

His site is an amazing resource. I hope his son can make a go of it.

Scott D. Smith CAS

Krzysztof Gajdemski

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Dec 31, 2019, 4:43:45 AM12/31/19

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Jest Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:19:26 -0600, Joe pisze:

I feel deep sadness reading this news. I don't think about other single
person who contributed more to my personal knowledge about technical
side of motion pictures.

I will miss you Martin, your knowledge, kindness and sense of humour.
Rest in peace.

k.
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Mutley

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Dec 31, 2019, 7:02:27 PM12/31/19

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RIP Marty. I never met him but thru this group, the museum and
emails It was nice knowing you. I new he was sick but didn't know
how bad.

SJC

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Dec 26, 2020, 10:42:08 PM12/26/20

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Very sorry to hear.RIP.I used to read his stuff back in the day online.; Hadf forggoted abut his name. Maybe that nasty Covid-19 virus very early before it really became a US thing this January. ZTake cvare.