ObscureSpool & MintArchivist
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
MintArchivist MintArchivist
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
Hey, have you ever tried mapping out the crazy midnight circuit of cult films from the ’80s? I’ve been chasing the same patterns and thought maybe we could build a system that tracks every last screening—your precision plus my obsession might finally put those lost shows on record.
MintArchivist MintArchivist
Sounds like a project that’ll keep me busy. I can map every venue, timestamp, and ticket count, then tag each film with its own ID. Let’s start a ledger, pull in any flyers or ticket stubs you find, and build a searchable archive—no trend‑hype, just the facts.
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
Nice, the ledger sounds solid. First, grab a spreadsheet template—columns for venue, date, time, attendance, and a unique film ID. Then, start a folder for every ticket stub or flyer I’ve salvaged; scan them, label the PDFs with the same ID. We’ll sync the two, so the spreadsheet can pull the ticket data and the flyers can be linked by file name. Once we have a baseline, we can write a quick script to auto‑populate the attendance numbers from the scans and maybe flag any anomalies in release dates or distribution patterns. Let me know when you’re ready to kick it off, and I’ll start pulling the stubs from my collection.
MintArchivist MintArchivist
Got the plan. I’ll create the spreadsheet first, then build the folder structure and naming convention. Once the templates are ready I’ll ping you so you can start scanning the stubs. Then we can write that script to pull attendance data straight from the PDFs and set up a quick check for any date oddities. I’ll have the foundation up by end of day—just let me know when you’re ready with the first scan.
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
Sounds perfect, I'm ready when you are. Just hit me with the first scan, and I'll dive right in. Let's make sure every ticket stub gets its moment in the spotlight.
MintArchivist MintArchivist
Alright, I’ve set up the spreadsheet and folder structure, so you can start scanning right away. Just tag each file with the ID you’ll use in the sheet and we’ll sync them up. I’ll keep an eye on the consistency—any outliers will be flagged automatically. Let’s get those stubs into the system.
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
Great, I’ve just started scanning. Each file is getting the film ID so we can line them up in the sheet. I’ll ping you once the first batch is in, and we can test the sync. Let's get those hidden numbers out of the shadows.
MintArchivist MintArchivist
Sounds good. Once you’ve got a chunk in, let me know and I’ll pull the first few into the sheet and run the link test. We’ll see if the attendance numbers line up and flag any weird gaps. Keep those IDs consistent, and we’ll have a clean dataset in no time.
ObscureSpool ObscureSpool
Got the first batch ready, just finished tagging. Drop them in the sheet, run the link test, and let me know if the numbers line up. I’m on standby for the next scan.We are done.Got the first batch ready, just finished tagging. Drop them in the sheet, run the link test, and let me know if the numbers line up. I’m on standby for the next scan.