Harmy said:

Why would I do v2.1.1? It will simply be v2.1 MKV and AVCHD and then whatever versions will be necessary for ESB and ROTJ (starting, and hopefully ending with v2.0) and then it will be STAR WARS TRILOGY Despecialized Edition Remastered on Blu-Ray. Since there will only be one BD release, there's no need for numeric labels.

And what would be the point of releasing the BD without the extras? I mean if someone needs a BD in terms of format, they can always remux the MKV with like two clicks. I don't think the menu is really that important, is

totally understandable, just thinking out loud. now that you mention it, that would be silly versioning.

Harmy said:

So, guys, I was thinking, what would you think if I released v2.1 as AVCHD and MKV  now...  ...I really want the BD to be worthwhile content wise, and I just don't have the time to do that to my complete satisfaction just now

That sounds like a practical plan, Harmy.  Remuxing the MKV with tsmuxer is as easy as pie, and my suspicion is that the average person would forgo the menu and lossless audio to have 2.1 without a longer, indeterminate delay.  I suggest you release the MKV.

EDIT:  This might also take the pressure of releasing 2.1 (which I'd imagine you are feeling to some extent) off a bit.

crissrudd4554 said:

crissrudd4554 said:

Hi again guys. I tried multiAVCHD but it failed during the conversion process. Didn't matter because I realized afterwards that this wasn't what I was looking for anyways. From what I could see it would convert the movie to a DVD file which I would open in another program then burn it to DVD. That's not exactly what I was going for. I'm trying to BURN it to a DVD with the audio tracks and still retain a good percentage of the high quality. I burnt the original file the other month ago with Burn but 1. The DVD skipped in a few areas 2. It only incorporated 1 audio track 3. Quality was fair but a bit boxy in some areas. I opened the original file with Nero but Nero will only incorporate one audio track. I think the same goes for Toast. The only program I've used to burn a DVD of the DeSpecialized edition that also incorporated the audio tracks was ConvertX. However, the quality was essentially the same as Burn, a bit boxy in some areas. So I ask again does anyone know any programs that will BURN the movie to a DVD with the audio tracks and decent quality.

Anybody got anything?

From your description I have no idea what are you trying to do.

Harmy said:

So, guys, I was thinking, what would you think if I released v2.1 as AVCHD and MKV  now (or in the near future anyway) and then kept the full BD release until the rest of the trilogy is done and then made a cohesive trilogy BD release? I really want the BD to be worthwhile content wise, and I just don't have the time to do that to my complete satisfaction just now; plus the lossless audio isn't available yet.

When the BDs are done, I could probably even just release the BD files separately without the video stream, so that those who already have the v2.1 MKV don't have to download the whole thing.

Well I personally watch all of my HD movies from mkv containers, so what you suggest is fully OK to me, but I am probably a minority here

I'd be good with 2.1 on MKV and a BluRay set of all three.

Ben

MKV works for me to like the last release.

I am 100% for releasing the mkv and avchd first.

MKV is perfect with me.

Harmy said:

So, guys, I was thinking, what would you think if I released v2.1 as AVCHD and MKV  now (or in the near future anyway) and then kept the full BD release until the rest of the trilogy is done and then made a cohesive trilogy BD release? I really want the BD to be worthwhile content wise, and I just don't have the time to do that to my complete satisfaction just now; plus the lossless audio isn't available yet.

When the BDs are done, I could probably even just release the BD files separately without the video stream, so that those who already have the v2.1 MKV don't have to download the whole thing.

I vote for the MKV and AVCHD releases now(or as soon as possible).

sounds good to me

I'm fine with the MKV and the AVCHD. I just need a program to burn the DVD with.

I have no bluray player/burner anything so that format is meaningless to me. I vote for a 2.1 MKV or DL-DVD iso, assuming 2.1 is close to done. Don't rush on account of us.

I imagine Harmy's logic about the Blu-ray release is that it's far easier to take a BR image and convert it into MKV/AVCHD/etc. than it is to go the other direction.  In this sense, it's the "better" format, as it's the most complete/final, and everything else simply involves some reduction of that release.

I'm fine with any release, but I'd prefer Blu-ray because I'd like to see what Harmy does in terms of setting up a menu and/or chapters (assuming he does either, which he may not).

Also, please note that VLC and other players should play a BR image without modification.  i.e. No burning required.

My opinion ought not count for much since I'm a lurker on this board and not a contributor, but I'd vote for an AVCHD and MKV of Version 2.1 now.  (I personally prefer the AVCHD format, since, when burned onto a Blu-ray disc, is more broadly compatible with Blu-ray players than MKV – but that’s neither here nor there).  The Blu-ray seems to be the definitive release, the signature edition, the culmination of all of Harmy's blood, sweat, and tears.  (Not to diminish the importance of all the crowd-sourced help given by folks on this board.)  As such, Harmy ought to have the time to do it to his "complete satisfaction.”  And if that means more time to get all the elements just right, and more time to perhaps create a cohesive unity across the trilogy, I personally am okay with that – it seems that Harmy deserves to have a final edition that he’s 100% proud of.  Just my two cents.

If you decide to hold off on those extras, does this mean your updated v2 despecialized covers will have to wait until time is on your side?

Also, HH did just come out and say they are planning on putting out the lossless audio soon just so you know. http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/Star-Wars-1977-70mm-sound-mix-recreation-stereo-and-51-versions-now-available/post/608393/#TopicPost608393