Category: Zapruder Film Studies
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Black Patch Analysis using 6K scans of 317, 321, and 323
Starting with frame 317 above, the 6K scans of frames 317, 321, and 323 reveal an intensely deep black shade contrasting sharply with the rest of the back of JFK’s head. This black tone aligns with the standard “reference black” used in film calibration. The dark patch appears irregular in shape and shifts position across…
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Contrast Decreases after First Splice
This video points out one of the most significant parts of the Zapruder Film – the splice between frames 132 and 133 where the action abruptly shifts from showing the lead motorcycles to showing the limousine after it completes its turn and has already started barreling down Elm street. At this point in the film,…
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The Forum on Open Access to Government Records Publishes Zapruder Frame Comparison
We are announcing the start of a publication of a study by the Forum on Open Access to Government Records, comparing various versions of the Zapruder Film frames that have been released over the decades. This study sheds light on the mysteries surrounding the variations in quality, color, and resolution among different releases of the…