When Better Letters met Josef Samuel: Vienna’s Last Signpainter

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The second in the 'When Better Letters met' series of short films documents the life and work of Josef Samuel, a 4th generation sign painter and owner/founder of Vienna's incredible Schildermalermuseum (Sign Painter Museum). Directed by Tom Koch and presented by Stuart Freeman this short film takes you back to the golden age of sign painting in Vienna, and through to the modern day.
We would like to thank Colossal Media and Right Way Signs of Chicago for their continued support of this series of films. And, of course, Josef Samuel, for sharing his story with us for this one.
Credits
Producer: Sam Roberts
Director: Tom Koch
Cinematography, Editing: Philipp Hezoucky / OHIL Film
Location Sound Mixer: Christoph Pichler / rotbart
Sound Design: Paul Matyas / Slivomat
Narrator: Stuart Freeman

Пікірлер: 20

  • @gregmullins6927
    @gregmullins69272 жыл бұрын

    Josef you're an exceptional Signwriter of the highest order,your work is outstanding.

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    The ultimate reflection too !

  • @karltite128
    @karltite1282 жыл бұрын

    Magnificent. Some see signs, some see the art. I enjoy veiwing a old "no fishin" or "keep out" sign that was lettered by a novice. Nice video. Good day. 🇺🇲

  • @TomyOtis
    @TomyOtis3 жыл бұрын

    These are the real masters of the art of Sign Painting. .............Itchy

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    Mother of pearl !!! No one sees that or even knows about it .

  • @gregmullins6927

    @gregmullins6927

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's true it's absolutely wonderful!!!

  • @Match2100
    @Match21004 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Mr. Samuel's signwriting museum is now on my bucket list! That effect shown at 8:40 is incredible!

  • @rushfan8582

    @rushfan8582

    2 жыл бұрын

    A travel back in time. Very romantic. Love it.

  • @rockyhudson3346
    @rockyhudson33462 жыл бұрын

    Masters !!!! Real quality !!

  • @sofiabaetaferreira
    @sofiabaetaferreira4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! Bucket list for sure! Mr. Samuel is a truly artist!! Congrats to him and Better letters for give us this wonderful video.

  • @hikesystem7721
    @hikesystem77212 жыл бұрын

    Great video, but subtitles are not always readable. If you put a dark background behind the letters, they will be readable.

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    Today it's a battle between computers vs hand made signs ,time, money .

  • @TC-lk9xy
    @TC-lk9xy4 жыл бұрын

    More please !

  • @betterlettersmagazine

    @betterlettersmagazine

    4 жыл бұрын

    There's one more already published, and we have a premiere of the third in the series on 9th May, see here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYOsr8t6p9XMhJs.html

  • @thetallsignwriter
    @thetallsignwriter3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely but a bit sad at the same time, I wish he had someone to carry it on with him

  • @hikesystem7721
    @hikesystem77212 жыл бұрын

    The digital world is so unsatisfying.

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    Shaky style that's the best !

  • @wolfs.1435
    @wolfs.14359 ай бұрын

    Who is responsible for the background music ?

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    Reverse glass painting so difficult to accomplish .

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares2482 жыл бұрын

    The ultimate reflection too !