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Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

For those that haven't heard, I have discovered a way to rip cinema DTS CD-ROMs for use in preservations.  Along with ElDonate, we successfully preserved the original 6 track mix for Jurassic Park.  Check out this thread for details.

What I'm wondering now is if anyone out there has the SE DTS discs that we could use for preservation efforts.  I'd imagine they aren't much different than the AC-3 tracks on the LaserDiscs, but the compression will be much less severe.

I'm able to rip the discs but the editing is something beyond my skill.  

For that matter, are there any other titles out there that anyone has that they may want to preserve?  The ripping tool is pretty outdated and thus won't work with any DTS CD's after 04-05ish.  I have the Epsiode III discs, but they are not able to be ripped.  The rest of the films should be doable.

 

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RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

I think they may have been on the 35mm forum before. (Don't hold me to this, though.) According to Wikipedia, the standard bitrate of DTS on a CD-Rom is 882 kbits per second, and Wikipedia also says that the AC3 codec has a maximum bitrate of 640 kbits per second. This makes me think that '97 SE Theatrical DTS Disks would be a very good audio resource, and I'd love to hear a mix from them.

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borisanddoris' avatar
RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

The tech papers I have read also state it's a fixed compression of 4:1, whatever that means.

All I know is: Jurassic Park sounds PHENOMENAL!

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adywan's avatar
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Someone on these forums does have the DTS discs for the SE, but i can't remember who it was. I'd love to get my hands on a rip of the DTS audio tracks.

SilverWook's avatar
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The owner of those discs, (SW and ROTJ) does not want to risk loaning them out again. (They were returned scratched up the last time.)

They are easily copied, and arrangements are being made to do so.

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RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

I was going to say: copies are easily made of them.  In fact, all I would need is each reel's .aud file.  From there, I can rip them.

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SilverWook's avatar
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Ebay is our best bet. I spotted several DTS CD's from a seller who didn't really know what they actually are. None of them were the SE's though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item48454373fd&item=310399693821&nma=true&pt=US_Film&rt=nc&si=x3ytb%252FEKHv4QDdctJOmbgmnM5AY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I was tempted to ask if they had Empire, but also leery it could jack up the potential asking price...

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borisanddoris' avatar
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That listing is hilarious.  He has no clue what he has there.

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SilverWook's avatar
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Wasn't there a DTS MIB Laserdisc released though?

Could have sworn there was a Superbit release too.

Last edited on May 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM by SilverWook
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RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

Last time discs for all 3 films popped up the price was $300 (about £190). Obviously that seller knew what he had.

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Why would anybody need to donate when , "They are easily copied, and arrangements are being made to do so."

Maybe just be a little patient and see what happens.

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SilverWook's avatar
RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

I think Jetrell means if the discs for Empire ever pop up for sale again. We kind of need those. ;)

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SilverWook's avatar
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Any interest in Episode One?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-EPISODE-1-35MM-FILM-TRAILER-W-BONUS-DTS-DISKS-/380442469090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58942362e2

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borisanddoris' avatar
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I'd be interested, but not at that price.  Talk about gouging!

 

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RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

Can someone please explain how the CD's worked with the film? How did it sync up?

SilverWook's avatar
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IIRC, there is a timecode printed on the edge of the film that syncs up with the DTS playback unit. (This is why the CD's have been useless by themselves until recently.) That's about as non-technical as I can say it.

Technical explanation here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DTS_(sound_system)

Last edited on May 27, 2012 at 2:08 AM by SilverWook
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RE: Star Wars 1997 DTS CD-ROMs

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/movie-sound3.htm

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