My 1997' SE laserdisc transfer set - including extras.... (Released) — Page 5

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 19-Aug-2005 12:02 AM
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packages on the way to segaflip and metallaxis right now so should be posted soon.
DJ

Author: ntrprs
Time: 19-Aug-2005 4:11 AM
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Is there any chance of a Myspleen version (with the covers)?

I have difficultty accessing a.b.sw...

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 19-Aug-2005 7:29 AM
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yes the jedi/feta se set will be released on myspleen with covers.
DJ

Author: rennervision
Time: 19-Aug-2005 5:55 PM
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I have a question about preserving the SE laserdiscs. Last year when the announcement came out that the original versions of Star Wars were NOT coming to DVD, I ended up buying the faces collection and my first LD player. Now it's turned into a full-blown hobby with over 70 laserdiscs (including the SE trilogy), two players, an RF demodulator for AC-3, and a need to now burn these to DVD.

However, I've got a problem that I'm unable to find a solution for on the internet. How do you preserve the original 5.1 soundtrack? I'm not sure if anyone has actually tried this. I've seen workarounds where people convert the sound to two channel audio, then reprocess it on their PC to 5.1, but this does not interest me as I will be losing the original AC-3. I'm also unaware of any audio capture card with a 5.1 input.

I've come up with one idea, but as I'm a total noob this may either be impossible or (hopefully) there's a better/easier solution. What I propose is to essentially record the laserdisc three times on my DVD recorder. The first will contain the left and right front channels in the stereo track. The second will contain the left and right rear channels. The third will contain the center and LFE channels.

Next, I will move to my PC, save the first recording to my hard drive and, using a DD 5.1 creator program (I'm not sure which one will work best however), add the soundtrack from the second recording. Of course, I will have to make sure all four of these tracks are perfectly synchronized. (I'm not sure how difficult that will be, or if it will even be possible.) Then, I'll add the soundtrack from the third recording, again ensuring it is synchronized and hoping I don't lose too much hair in the process.

Is this possible?

Author: boba feta
Time: 19-Aug-2005 6:25 PM
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Karyudo would be the one to ask about this.

“I love Darth Editous and I’m not ashamed to admit it.” ~ADigitalMan

Author: segaflip
Time: 22-Aug-2005 12:08 AM
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I just posted a poll, http://www.originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=2&threadid=3053, for everyone to vote for which dark jedi transfer they would like posted first. Includes descriptions of the transfer.

Author: booah
Time: 22-Aug-2005 2:51 AM
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I know the Def. Coll. is pretty much the "standard" dvd transfer, but I was curious if the below 1992 version has ever been transferred, or compared with the Def/Faces sets? (esp. since it has the different 1985 audio mix?) And has the '85 audio mix ever been included on another transfer?

Release Date: 1992

Studio: Fox Video

Technical Comments: 2.35:1 letterboxed transfer (corrected from the 1989 laserdisc)

Comments: The 1989 laserdisc was quietly reissued with the newly corrected letterboxed transfer, completely doing away with the "incredible shrinking ratio" problem. This release, pressed by Mitsubishi Japan, features the same catalog number as the 1989 release. So how can you tell the two apart? This corrected edition is released by "Fox Video." Coupled with the 1985 audio mix, this could very well likely be the best presentation of the film

www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep4.htm

We don't have enough road to get up to 88.

Author: svenge
Time: 22-Aug-2005 4:05 AM
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From what I've been told, the EditDroid set's ANH uses the 1985 audio mix...

Author: segaflip
Time: 22-Aug-2005 4:40 PM
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Recieved dark_jedi's Def. Collection, Pan&Scan and Blade Runner "Criterion" Transfers today, I should have a brief review of them tonight or tomorrow. Dont forget to vote for which star wars transfer of his that I will post to a.b.starwars first. Vote Now

Author: segaflip
Time: 22-Aug-2005 5:34 PM
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Ok I checked out the star wars transfer, not the whole films, but skipped through them, wow! First off, great job. I am not really that great at reviews lack of technical terms and not very good at seeing colors. My set up: Sony Hidef 57" Widescreen TV, Phillips DVD/divx Player, Yamaha Receiver, Lots of monster cable.

The Def. Collection:
I compared this to EditDroid set, the best transfer until now. The clarity of dark_jedi's is better, yes better then EditDroid. The pixilation is not as noticeable. Color wise, as stated not good at seeing colors, appears to be a little bit better then EditDroid, not as faded. My guess is this comes from the laserdisc player used, both set have no color correction, I think not sure about EditDroid's. Sound, well sounds good. A plus for me is that the output level is damn on for what official DVDs are at, at least on my set up. Edit Droids transfer requires me to turn up the volume about 15dB louder then my normal volume.

Pan and Scan
Clarity is on par with the def. col. transfer if not a tad better. But the color seems to be a little more washed out, about the same as the edit droid color. Again color is hard for me to see.

Overall these are some damn nice transfers, if not the best right now. They dont have the bells and whistles that other sets have but they do what they are intended for, that is play back Star Wars the way it was meant to be seen.

I think we are all in for a real treat when the Jedi/Fett '97 Set comes out! Way to go dark jedi!

Just had to add that this is post 420 for me

, anyways back to business.

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 22-Aug-2005 6:57 PM
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yes the pan and scan set is a little washed out but that is the way the source is(unfortunately,1 LD per movie except ROTJ has 2)and i am not going to run a bunch of filters & avisynth scripts and such(dont have the patience)but i have also done a capture of MY "FACES"set and i was very disappointed,the "Definitve Collection"looks alot better,but i heard the sound from the "FACES"is better?and also 1 note on the "Def. Collection"set and "Pan & Scan" and Blade Runner "Criterion" for that matter, the chapters are random,the only set of mine that will have fancy chapters and such will be the joint effort between Boba Feta and myself,and i have those ready to go out(ANH,ESB) as soon as boba gets ROTJ back to me(which he has already finished)and a NEW bonus DVD,he wants to re-do that one now as well,which should be done today or tomorrow,and with this set, the boba created cover and disc art will be in the dvd-rom folder when you download it,from either a.b starwars(thanks to our friend segaflip)or at myspleen (thanks to our friend Metallaxis)
sorry for the rant and i HOPE you guys like them
DJ

Author: segaflip
Time: 22-Aug-2005 9:59 PM
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===========================Presents============================
The Criterion Collection Blade Runner
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Specs:
Type: Laserdisc to DVD
Source: U.S. 1987 The Criterion Collection Blade Runner
cat#CC1120L
Capture Method: Canopus ADVC 110 to PC (Via. FireWire)With
Scenalyzer Live
Player Used: RCA LDR400 Home Theater Series Laserdisc Player
Encoder Used: TMPGEnc Plus v2.5
Software Used: DVDit PE, VirtualDub, Adobe Audition v1.5, Nero.
Release Date: Summer 2005
# of Discs: (1) Criterion Collection Blade Runner
Creator: Dark Jedi

Additional Info:
very basic menu with sound,and ALL chapter points are random,NO
extras.

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Watched the whole movie, must say this is a beautiful transfer. I will try to get this one a.b.dvd in the next couple weeks.

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 22-Aug-2005 10:20 PM
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thank you very much, segaflip i am glad you like it.
DJ

Author: segaflip
Time: 25-Aug-2005 9:29 AM
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Def. Col. ANH will start posting in an hour or so, to a.b.starwars.

Author: jedimonkey
Time: 25-Aug-2005 7:02 PM
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boba_fett, what program did you use to make those covers? specifically the front/back box view?

ALSO, are their any screenshots of this release?

LAST, does the post on alt.binaries.starwars have the new menus, or the simple menu you made dark_jedi?

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 25-Aug-2005 7:12 PM
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hi jedimonkey i will try to answer some of these untill boba see's the post.
"boba_fett, what program did you use to make those covers? specifically the front/back box view?"
i am pretty sure he used Photoshop
"ALSO, are their any screenshots of this release?"
the only screenshots that i know of are the ones posted at russs15's website,he has ALL my captures,here is the link:
http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/
"LAST, does the post on alt.binaries.starwars have the new menus, or the simple menu you made dark_jedi?"
if you are talking about the "Definitive Collection" set that was just posted by segaflip,this is very basic menu,random chapter points,no extras.
the only set that i have done that has fancy menu's and extras is the Jedi/Feta SE set which will be in segaflips hands,and metallaxis for the myspleen downloaders,within a couple weeks.
i hope this helps,if you have any more questions fire away
DJ

Author: boba feta
Time: 25-Aug-2005 7:22 PM
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Yep, Photoshop for design and layout, but Imandix for the 3d conversion.

“I love Darth Editous and I’m not ashamed to admit it.” ~ADigitalMan

Author: Number20
Time: 26-Aug-2005 1:53 PM
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I was just wondering on the status of this project. Has ROTJ been finished? When might we see this on myspleen or something similar? My apologies if this has already been answered and I missed the post.
Looking forward to seeing this!

Author: boba feta
Time: 26-Aug-2005 5:28 PM
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I'm finishing up ROTJ today. That, along with the re-edited bonus disc will be in the mail tomorrow on the way to the Dark_Jedi. It takes about a week for the mail to get there so anytime after that.

Cheers

“I love Darth Editous and I’m not ashamed to admit it.” ~ADigitalMan

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 26-Aug-2005 5:40 PM
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and the second i get them,i will add a dvd-rom folder with a NFO and the disc and cover art,then send to segaflip(to post on a.b starwars)and to Metallaxis(to post at myspleen)
hope this helps
DJ

Author: segaflip
Time: 26-Aug-2005 6:01 PM
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and the second i get them,i will post them

Author: boba feta
Time: 27-Aug-2005 11:27 PM
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They're on their way.

“I love Darth Editous and I’m not ashamed to admit it.” ~ADigitalMan

Author: segaflip
Time: 30-Aug-2005 1:22 AM
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I just start posting Dark Jedi's Fullscreen Transfer, here is some info:

===========================Presents============================
Star Wars Trilogy Pan & Scan
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Specs:
Type: Laserdisc to DVD
Source: U.S. Star Wars cat#5651-80
Empire Strikes Back cat#5652-80
Return of the Jedi cat#1478-80
all LD's CLV
Capture Method: Canopus ADVC 110 to PC (Via. FireWire)With
Scenalyzer Live
Player Used: RCA LDR400 Home Theater Series Laserdisc Player
Encoder Used: TMPGEnc Plus v2.5
Software Used: DVDit PE, VirtualDub, Adobe Audition v1.5, CloneDVD 2.
Release Date: Summer 2005
# of Discs: (3) Star Wars,Empire Strikes Back,Return of the Jedi
Creator: Dark Jedi
Uploader: Segaflip

Additional Info:
very basic menu with sound,and ALL chapter points are random,NO extras.

Author: segaflip
Time: 8-Sep-2005 8:15 PM
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Hey I got the Jedi/Feta SE Set today! One problem I have to go out of town tomorrow morning which does not leave me with time to rar and par the discs to post them on abs. So...I went a head and made on big torrent file on Demonoid.com, with all four discs! If you have this set please help seed!!! Right now Azureus is checking to make sure the files are right but then I will be seeding! If you need an invite just PM me.

Here is the link: http://www.demonoid.com/torrents/details/194722/

Author: dark_jedi
Time: 8-Sep-2005 10:00 PM
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i am now helping segaflip seed this.
DJ