Harry Potter saga - open matte (Released)

#######################################################################################
#######################################################################################

ATTENTION! The whole saga open matte is available as web streaming, so this project is not needed anymore.

#######################################################################################
#######################################################################################

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 open matte
  PLAN: video using HDTV as only source, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 open matte
  PLAN: video using HDTV as only source, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 pan & scan/open matte
  PLAN: video using HDTV as only source, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 open matte
  PLAN: video using HDTV as only source, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  WEBdl 1.78:1 open matte
  PLAN: video using WEBdl as only source, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 pan & scan/open matte
  PLAN: video using two different HDTV as sources, restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 mainly pan & scan with limited shots
  and complete “three brothers” animation in open matte
  PLAN: video using HDTV 720p as main source, BD as second source for cropped shots, SDTV as third source for logo removal on open matte shots, result restored; audio and subs from BD untouched
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
  BD 2.40:1 original aspect ratio
  HDTV 1.78:1 mixed open matte/pan & scan
  “IMAX” SD 2.40:1/1.78:1 mixed open matte/letterbox
  PLAN: video using HDTV 1080i as main source, 720p as second source for logo removal, result restored; audio and subs from BD untouched

Notes:

The fullscreen DVDs of HP 1,2,4,5,6 are 1.33:1 open matte, but, apart in rare cases where there is a bit more image (and a lot less), they are in practice contained within the 1.78:1 frame; for this reason - and also because they are low res - they will not be taken in consideration

HP 3 on DVD is pan & scan; on HD is mainly pan&scan but has more image than fullscreen DVD on both sides, even if cropped in comparison to widescreen; it retains few lines of image more on top and bottom

HP 6 is the same, but retains a bit more few lines in comparison; actually, this is applicable only to pan&scan scenes; there are many scenes which are open matte, can’t quantify them for the moment, but are not surely scarce like ep. 7

HP 1 2 3 4 6 do need IVTC, while 5 does not; HP 8 has some residual deinterlace artefact; HDTV would benefit of deblocking, denoise, and a grain plate, as well as the WEBdl, even if for the latter difference is less evident

HP 6 7 8 have logo that would be wiped away using a second (or third) source

HP 7 best currently available version is 720p - a 1080i/p HDTV would be very welcome!

HP 8: an eventual “IMAX” reconstruction could be taken in consideration as a side project

HP 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 HDTV and HP 5 WEBdl would be used as main sources

Of course, the usual 5 languages (audio and subtitle tracks) would be added.

Thanks to:
babouin for HP 6 1080i, HP 8 1080i, other episodes, general help
nightstalkerpoet for two HP 7 SDTV, general help
maksnew and vouka for HP 7 720p, HP 8 720p
Papai 2013 for HP 6 SDTV

Status at 2017-05-25:

• all sources available - but an HDTV 1080i/p version of HP 7 could be very useful: http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/id/55252
• HP 1 almost finished

HP1

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s VS Philosopher’s Stone Movie:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5ndy18_harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-vs-philosopher-s-stone-movie-comparison_shortfilms

BD vs Open Matte - corrections:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5nswn9_hp1-bd-vs-open-matte-corrections_shortfilms

@Beber: AFAIK, HP 1 HDTV is 100% open matte, so technically this version would be 99.8% open matte and 0.2% cropped!

@Papai2013: sorry, you are right, but with all those sources I forgot to credit you, please forgive me! First post edited to reflects your help (both here and there), thanks again!

This project is being updated way more on fanres.

Density said:

Papai2013 said:

That’s OK. Without your effort, none of us would have been able to see these amazing restorations that you do.

Is there any particular reason you’re being such an asshole? Or do you just not realize that some people have to work for a living? I guess unless I spend all my limited free time working on restoring illicitly acquired 35mm prints, I have no right to ask others politely about the status of their ongoing projects. My mistake, won’t make it again.

I think you find the conversation chain was:

Papai2013 said:

Andrea,
I had also sent you HP6 OM SD and full screen SD, remember?

^…^ said:

@Papai2013: sorry, you are right, but with all those sources I forgot to credit you, please forgive me! First post edited to reflects your help (both here and there), thanks again!

Papai2013 said:

That’s OK. Without your effort, none of us would have been able to see these amazing restorations that you do.

It wasn’t directed at you.

I’m sure DVD-BOY was right.

Back on topic, it would be finished ASAP, because there is also another source (probably) to be used to get even higher quality.

And, as clutchins wrote, I update the progress on fanres, mainly.

UPDATE: working on HP8 right now… so far:

• Nova 1080p and Freeform 720p are now in sync
• Nova delogo’ed would be used to replace missing frames from Space and/or TVA
• first scene seems good now
  example: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125590
  test clip: https://mega.nz/#!AWpETbpB!ZPDy4HW77BGiR...4b2uFp6bKo
• Nagini scene with French subtitles, now they are in English
  example: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125583
  test clip: https://mega.nz/#!hGx01ZJQ!jCWnoX3hhybIU...1iLLNP648U

Please, check both test clips and let me know what do you think about!

Wazzles said:
You’ve got some sort of artifact in the first scene where the part of a tree on the left side of the frame shifts.

A new first scene is now ready; I think it’s very good now!
comparison: http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125796
test clip: https://mega.nz/#!VWhVQDRK!XXDXJDWEhtYiA...rK_Lw8ZLXg

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone [Fundamental Collection] released in the usual blu place.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [Fundamental Collection] released in the usual blu place.

They are the theatrical versions - for the moment, at least! 😃

Harry Potter 3, 4, 5, 6 released; 7 and 8 would be released in the next few days.

Enjoy!

HP7 and HP8 released… merry Xmas! 🎅🎅🎅

spoRv said:

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [Fundamental Collection] released in the usual blu place.

They are the theatrical versions - for the moment, at least! 😃

Can you PM me this?

The web versions are the same, so just try to find them… 😄