Analysis integrity of the pattersongimlin film image bill munns1, jeff meldrum2 1blue jay, ca 92317 2department of biological sciences, idaho state university, 921 s. John greens 1968 recreation of the pgf onsite at bluff creek, featuring jim mcclarin walking in more or less the same trackway as the bigfoot pattersongimlin film subject. He waited four decades for fbi analysis of bigfoot hair columbian. The evidence within the pattersongimlin bigfoot incident. Despite being reduced to only these two options, over 80 percent of unfavorable scientific analysis of the pattersongimlin film refuses to determine one way or the other. The munns report is an analysis by bill munns of the 1967 patterson gimlin film which was filmed at bluff creek, california and shows a strange furcovered humanistic subject walking away from the camera as roger patterson chased it and filmed it. The motion picture film of an alleged bigfoot taken by roger patterson and bob gimlin in october 1967 is examined and data are provided on the movement and stature of the bigfoot. Pattersongimlin film 1967 this footage shot by bob gimlin and roger patterson is perhaps the most famous amateur footage every recorded next to the john f. There is so much so very questionable about this footage, that you have to be a big believer in bigfoot to give much credence to that particular film. Part chirokowa apache, and a former navy boxing champion, and a former rodeo contender, he is adored by the nearby yakama indian tribe, having trained many of their mountain horses after remaining silent about the pgf for nearly 30 years to protect his wifes job as a bank.
The first film came out around the same time as the pattersongimlin film and won an oscar for makeup. In 1967, roger patterson claimed he captured bigfoot on film. Computer experts say famous film footage that purports to prove the existence of bigfoot is a hoax. Gimlin was the one who disputed this fact, but only after patterson died. Wh fahrenbachs analysis of the 1967 patterson gimlin film. In the nine years between the widely publicized jerry crew tracks in october, 1958, and the patterson gimlin footage in october, 1967, several people in the northwest had the idea of making a documentary about the bigfoot mystery, but only a few actually made progress in that direction. In fact, it is possible that the patterson film has enough evidence to prove the existence of bigfoot once and for all left. The pattersongimlin film is widely regarded as one of the strongest pieces of evidence for the existence of sasquatches. Bigfoot creature pattersongimlin footage of the mysterious beast as it lumbers along a northern california river bank.
Pattersongimlin film is an american short motion picture of an unidentified subject which the filmmakers. Patterson gimlin film you have the wrong county listed. Fahrenbachs analysis of the 1967 patterson gimlin film. The footage was obtained in a remote mountainous area in northern california in 1967.
Right click and then click on open in another tab to enlarge. Join a team of detectives as they revisit the ageold mystery. Meanwhile, skeptics dismiss it just as a guy in a fur suit. Analysis of the patterson gimlin film by bill munns bill is a specialized makeup artist who does prosthetic and special effects makeup, including creature body suits. Bill munns restoration and analysis of the roger patterson film footage as seen on national geographic channel.
Why the pattersongimlin bigfoot film should concern scholars. These 39 seconds have been debates endlessly for decades and the debate only continues to grow with each passing year. Many people believe the bigfoot creature in the pattersongimlin film was a costumed prankster as well. Born in missouri in 1931 and relocated to yakima at a young age, bob gimlin is a tough but intriguing character. The pattersongimlin film part 3 astonishing legends. The pattersongimlin film, which appears to show a large apelike creature stalking through the woods, has long been a source of debate. I was always led to believe the patterson gimlin film was shot in del norte county. The pattersongimlin bigfoot film decisively exposed as a hoax. Caught on film over 40 years ago, the pattersongimlin footage is the most important piece of evidence of bigfoot in history. The two men involved were roger patterson and bob gimlin. Oct 20, 2014 the resulting footage became known as the pattersongimlin film whereas patterson thought the film would be proof enough of the creatures existence, he was met with skepticism from naysayers who tried to disprove the films authenticity, and before he died a little over 5 years later, he wondered if he should have perhaps killed the bigfoot to squelch the controversy and to have. A rear view of the bigfoot creature showing his foot and top. Oct 19, 2014 probably no other film in history has been hotly debated as the pattersongimlin film, the 1967 video that appears to show a bigfoot creature.
Film introducing bigfoot to world still mysterious 50 years later opb. Pattersongimlin film 1967 pattersongimlin film 1967. This famous image is frame 352 of a 16mm silent color film shot in 1967 in northern california by rancher roger patterson, accompanied by his friend, bob gimlin. The resulting footage became known as the pattersongimlin film whereas patterson thought the film would be proof enough of the creatures existence, he was met with skepticism from naysayers who tried to disprove the films authenticity, and before he died a little over 5 years later, he wondered if he should have perhaps killed the bigfoot to squelch the controversy and to have. Veteran film industry special makeup effects designer bill munns joined guest host connie willis for the entire program to discuss his analysis of the controversial 1967 pattersongimlin bigfoot film pgf. The davis report an indepth photo journal and analysis of. Patterson swore to his dying day that the footage was real. I recently looked at the story on your site and it lists humboldt county.
Pattersongimlin film over the years, many unsubstantiated and ridiculous claims have been made that the 1967 pattersongimlin film of a sasquatch is a fabrication. While he is busy on a job, we await his professional analysis. Aug, 20 this famous image is frame 352 of a 16mm silent color film shot in 1967 in northern california by rancher roger patterson, accompanied by his friend, bob gimlin. Research article analysis integrity of the patterson. Since that day, the pattersongimlin film is hailed by believers as the best evidence that a giant ape is really roaming the american woods. Davis the davis report website on the pgf film analysis pattersongimlin film expert. Was the pattersongimlin film ever proven to be a hoax. Join a team of detectives as they revisit the ageold. The nasi report from 1995 to 1998 an intensive scientific analysis of the pattersongimlin film was undertaken by jeff glickman, a certified forensic examiner. Aug 07, 2015 veteran film industry special makeup effects designer bill munns joined guest host connie willis for the entire program to discuss his analysis of the controversial 1967 patterson gimlin bigfoot film pgf. Recently i saw a social media post touting a newly stabilized version of the infamous 1967 pattersongimlin film of bigfoot. Similarly, irresponsible writers and superficially informed members of the scientific establishment have scoffed at the film. The pattersongimlin film, as it is called, depicts a tall hairy animal reportedly 7 feet high walking near the creek, away from the two men and briefly glancing over its shoulder to look at them. Aug 06, 2015 stabilized footage from the famous 1960s patterson gimlin film reveals a much clearer image of the supposed bigfoot.
Larry battson gives lecture on bigfoot, pattersongimlin film analysis. Battson, known for wildlife and animals, is interviewed by mark madison of the usfws. Film introducing bigfoot to world still mysterious 50 years. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Sep 26, 2014 after all, it was only a year after the pattersongimlin footage was shot that the iconic 1968 film planet of the apes came onto the screen. But does the evidence point toward a giant ape or a man in an ape suit. The patterson gimlin film is widely regarded as one of the strongest pieces of evidence for the existence of sasquatches. Patterson was, apparently, the only one among them who was. The film, less than a minute, caused years of grief for gimlin, who felt patterson edged him out of the threeway deal they shared with pattersons. The footage was shot in 1967 in northern california, and has since been subjected to many attempts to authenticate or debunk it. Bigfoot seen clearly in stabilized pattersongimlin film. Complete gimlinpatterson bigfoot film american bigfoot by alex from the azcro. Pattersongimlin film is an american short motion picture of an unidentified subject which the filmmakers have said was a bigfoot.
Pattersongimlin bigfoot film bill munns analysis on youtube. Oct 10, 2019 there is so much so very questionable about this footage, that you have to be a big believer in bigfoot to give much credence to that particular film. After a very comprehensive and detailed analysis of the 1967 pattersongimlin bigfoot film on its four main characteristics. The pattersongimlin film, however, offers enough of a look at the subject that only one of two conclusions can be made. The apparent animal was filmed, and analyses of this footage by americans, canadians, russians, and others verify this was an authentic, probable unknown living primate. Probably no other film in history has been hotly debated as the pattersongimlin film, the 1967 video that appears to show a bigfoot creature walking through the woods near bluff creek, california. One is with extensive discussions of how movie creature suits are designed and fabricated, so discussions of whether the patterson gimlin films subject is or is not a hoax with a costumed human, those discussions may have a stronger foundation of factual information about. A short film of what appears to be the first captured footage of bigfoot. In this interview, battson goes over the proof of bigfoot. From the tv series best evidence bigfoot gait analysis. Film introducing bigfoot to world still mysterious 50. The 1967 roger patterson and bob gimlin film is the second most analyzed film in world history.
The article centred around sightings and footprints of a large apelike creature inhabiting the forests of humboldt county, northern california. October 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the famous pattersongimlin film, which convinced me that the figure in the 16mm film was a genuine hominid species, through studying several analysis reports by anthropologists and. The 1963 laird meadow castings made by patterson on cliff barackmans website. Davis revealed the results of his extensive postprocessing cleanup of the video and one frame in particular, is pretty amazing. According to munns, his database of high resolution copies of each frame from various versions of the. Mar 18, 2016 clips from programs taken for commentary and analysis. Ive seen and read all the arguments and opinions i could find, in the past not so much becaus.
Should anyone out there with professional qualification wish to aid us in truly confirming and proving that this is the actual site. Dec 30, 2018 seen in figure 1 is a composite of four film frames from the pattersongimlin pg film, selected from the range between frame 307 and frame 352 inclusive. There are more things in heaven and earth, horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy william shakespheare hamlet act 1. In view of the renewed vigor that the patterson movie frames are being examined, i will repost this discussion on resolution with verifying recalculation and minimal changes that went out about a year ago. Is it just that the debunking stories dont get told as often because they arent nearly as. Pattersongimlin film also known as the patterson film or the pgf is an american short motion picture of an unidentified subject which the filmmakers have said was a bigfoot. Stabilized footage from the famous 1960s pattersongimlin film reveals a much clearer image of the supposed bigfoot. Probably no other film in history has been hotly debated as the patterson gimlin film, the 1967 video that appears to show a bigfoot creature walking through the woods near bluff creek, california. Seen in figure 1 is a composite of four film frames from the pattersongimlin pg film, selected from the range between frame 307 and frame 352 inclusive. He has 45 years of experience and is an authority in the field. The impact that this film has had on bigfoot mythology is inestimable. The pattersongimlin film part 1 astonishing legends. The patterson gimlin film, which appears to show a large apelike creature stalking through the woods, has long been a source of debate.
The patterson film has its origins in an article written in 1959 by ivan sanderson in true magazine called the strange story of americas abominable snowmen. The pattersongimlin film pgf, which depicts a walking figure suggestive of a cryptid hominoid. The pattersongimlin film pgf, which depicts a walking figure suggestive of a. Larry battson gives lecture on bigfoot, pattersongimlin film analysis usfws by free nature interviews. Is there anyone left who still believes the 1967 bigfoot. Munns has contributed to the films analysis in two specialized ways. Bigfoot man or beast 1972 patterson gimlin 16mm film robert morgan john green fred beck. Patterson gimlin bigfoot film bill munns analysis bill munns restoration and analysis of the roger patterson film footage as seen on national geographic channel. Analysis of the pattersongimlin film by bill munns bill is a specialized makeup artist who does prosthetic and special effects makeup, including creature body suits. In the sasquatch and other unknown hominoids, ed by v. Glickman released a research report entitled toward a resolution of the bigfoot phenomenon. The finding bigfoot team meets an idol finding bigfoot youtube. Patterson was a rodeo rider from yakima, washington. Apr 14, 2019 pattersongimlin bigfoot film bill munns analysis on youtube.
They shot the footage off the banks of bluff creek in northern california. Authoritative conclusions on the pattersongimlin film. The munns report is an analysis by bill munns of the 1967 pattersongimlin film which was filmed at bluff creek, california and shows a strange furcovered humanistic subject walking away from the camera as roger patterson chased it and filmed it. Much of this has been posted by me on the bigfoot forums bff, in the munns report thread, under film, and the pattersongimlin film subcategory. The time duration for all of these frames to show on a screen is about 3 seconds. Jul 02, 2015 bill munns restoration and analysis of the roger patterson film footage as seen on national geographic channel. He described how his examination of the pgf is the most comprehensive to date. Maybe its time we forget about the patterson bigfoot film. Clips from programs taken for commentary and analysis. Legends of large, apelike beasts can be found all over the world. Film analysis of frame 61 of the patterson bigfoot video. The pattersongimlin film some noteworthy insights christopher murphy vancouver, b.
But the socalled pattersongimlin film fragment from 1967, which purports to show bigfoot ambling off into the. The patterson film with high quality inserts from the original film. Nov 23, 2017 the subject in question is a 16mm motion picture film, taken in the woodlands of northern california in 1967, famously referred to as the pattersongimlin film or pgf in recognition of the two men who were present, one man filming and the other man witnessing the event, but it is informally known as the bigfoot film in recognition of. Film analysis of frame 61 of the patterson bigfoot video reveals. See why the mysterious mountain lion is the bigfoot of big cats. Oftenreferred to as the holy grail of proof of bigfoots existence, the pattersongimlin footage is now, for the first time ever. Patterson gimlin bigfoot film bill munns analysis jim d. Gimlin film pgf has either been altered, or its image quality is insufficient for analysis, or both, invalidating its. October 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the famous pattersongimlin film, which convinced me that the figure in the 16mm film was a genuine hominid species, through studying several analysis reports by anthropologists and examination videos of the 1967 footage. Since the 1950s, the united states version of this has been bigfoot.
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