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I just finished the Xvid conversion of MagnoliaFan's Episode I


DAMN!

It looks good

Here's the lowdown....

Xvid MPEG4 Codec
AC3 @ 448 Kbps - (I think it kept the Dolby 5.1)
Framerate of 23.98
The Resolution is 720x352 retaining the Anamorphic 16x9 aspect ratio
894mb file size


I converted a minute clip to DVD with both Canopus ProCoder and TMPGEnc3XP - I was pleased with the results from both of the encoders the TMPGEnc Xpress 3 was a bit nicer as I was able to adjust the setting a bit better (that may be because I've only used Canopus twice )

But you can still get a good looking very watchable DVD with this Xvid and the download time will be a bunch faster!

BTW - My internet connection is still crap - AGAIN they will be out this saturday to "look" at it - BUT I will be putting up the file on schedule (I hope )

RiK

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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Originally posted by: Kirby
Originally posted by: Klingon_Jedi

Speaking of firewalls, what's a good, free third-party firewall? I ask because I'm currently using a now unregestered Norton Security '03(came pre-installed) and I'm sending my machine back to the company for repairs, so I may lose it.(it's a great ad-blocker, which is why I kept it.) Also, how does one disable the "you are running out of disc space" balloon? I download often, so I keep seeing that. It bugs the hell out of me.


Try Kerio, it's supposed to be good and I think they have a free version, too. ZoneAlarm is OK but it has compatibility problems with *lots* of stuff, I hear.

I don't know how to disable those disk space balloons, other than you can get a Samsung 160GB 7,200 rpm hard drive with a 8MB cache for about $80-$90 or so... ... there's even cheaper 160 GB drives around there but Samsungs are really quiet and they give ok performance with good rpm and cache size.

EDIT:

Ooooooh, yet one more version of the OT ? Sounds great, but with my current torrent cutoff problems, I'd like to get an expert's opinion on that before getting it ... hopefully some "unbiased" person will give us some first-hand experience insight on the quality and such ?



Thanks for the info, I'll look into the firewall. As for the pop-ups, I had figured out how to remove the "low-battery" ones(I'm on a laptop), but the HDD ones are a moot point now. In order to back up my drive with my burner broke a got a 160 external HDD for a good price. That should covers things for a while.

Riktar, great news, but it's a shame the file is too big for a CD-R and too small to justify a DVDR. Beggers can't be choosers, I know.


Made for IE Forum's Episode III theme month - May 2005.

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Riktar, great news, but it's a shame the file is too big for a CD-R and too small to justify a DVDR. Beggers can't be choosers, I know.

I promised a High Quality XVID rip for those of you with HTPC's or those of you that wanted to convert to DVD or VCD so you could watch it on the TV - That's what I'm giving a HQ XVID rip.

- That and I never thought of making it to fit on a CD as I do not use CD's anymore for anything other then audio discs (oh yea and my covers CD)

too small to justify a DVDr


So you think

Remember I'm also releasing Episode II: The Clone War

- AND

The Phantom Re-Edit Episode 1.2 - MagnoliaFan Remaster

I did it in this size really more for me - With the all new DivX DVD payers coming out - I figured why have 3 DVDr when I can have 1 DVDr with ALL the movies AND the Extras - The quality is not that diminished and the space saving size of 1 DVDr vs. 3

Well that's my reasoning anyway...........

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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Divx DVD players? I've never heard of such a thing. Then again, they did release progressive scan S-VCRs, so I guess anything's possible. Well Riktar, if you can fill it, I will burn it. Though I have no downloading time problems.


Made for IE Forum's Episode III theme month - May 2005.

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Originally posted by: Klingon_Jedi
Divx DVD players? I've never heard of such a thing. Then again, they did release progressive scan S-VCRs, so I guess anything's possible. Well Riktar, if you can fill it, I will burn it. Though I have no downloading time problems.



Check this homies


DivX DVD player or OR this one! or HERE

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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What will they think of next. I don't need one of those. That's what laptops are for.


Made for IE Forum's Episode III theme month - May 2005.

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MagnoliaFans - Episode I - Balance of the Force

It's up on MySpleen.com

You'll need to join if your not already a member.

PLUS PLEASE DONATE to MySpleen.com - Xavier and the Myspleen.com crew have made all my Star Wars torrents possible.

PLEASE JOIN - I'm no longer gonna upload the torrent links anymore as it's really cheatin' them.

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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That new ROTJ looks pretty good. Are Torrents of that available anywhere? Just curious. I am a member at MySpleen and would be glad to help seed whatever. I have a decent cable connection...well, only 256k up, but still, I'll help in any way I can - especially since Rikter and others here have been more than helpful!
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very interesting set this anamorphic Farsight set seems.

I hope someone does a review in the 'OT Bootleg Review' thread when they have all 3 films...

A little patience goes a long way on this old-school Rebel base. If you are having issues finding what you are looking for, these will be of some help…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within : About : Help : Site Rules : Fan Project Rules : Announcements
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + FAQs - includes info on how to search for projects and threads on the OT•com

A Project Index for Star Wars Preservations (Harmy’s Despecialized & 4K77/80/83 etc) : A Project Index for Star Wars Fan Edits (adywan & Hal 9000 etc)

… and take your time to look around this site before posting - to get a feel for this place. Don’t just lazily make yet another thread asking for projects.

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I don't usually seed much... but with my 384 kbps uplink, I'll try to give this one some extra push. (I'll prolly have a torrent of my own up then though - not Star Wars related - so don't expect too much.)

Moll.

"Right now the coffees are doing their final work." (Airi, Masked Rider Den-o episode 1)

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Does the new ESB bootleg made by Farsight has the Leia welding scene?
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^ indeed, and would it have the missing C3P0 Tractor Beam line?

A little patience goes a long way on this old-school Rebel base. If you are having issues finding what you are looking for, these will be of some help…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within : About : Help : Site Rules : Fan Project Rules : Announcements
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + FAQs - includes info on how to search for projects and threads on the OT•com

A Project Index for Star Wars Preservations (Harmy’s Despecialized & 4K77/80/83 etc) : A Project Index for Star Wars Fan Edits (adywan & Hal 9000 etc)

… and take your time to look around this site before posting - to get a feel for this place. Don’t just lazily make yet another thread asking for projects.

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Sweet! Getting Balance now!

Personally I find the Farsight anamorphics (as I've downloaded them) to be too washed-out when compared to the original anamorphics. And the missing ROTJ subtitles, well, that's just too big a detail to skimp on. Even though in the original anamorphic versions "Bantha" is spelled wrong (as "Banta", without the H) when Jabba mentions Bantha fodder in the subtitles. Can't remember if this is the case on the Farsight versions or not.
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Farsight's spelling is correct, but he misses the one line about liking solo where he is. I dunno that the ROTJ I downloaded looked anymore washed out than the original anamorphic version. I personally prefer it, but that's me.

All I want is to get my hands on those new pristine prints and do some editing to bring them more in line with the OT as it was. I'm not super zealous about changes, change is not neccessarily a bad thing, it's just the stupid changes I want to reverse

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Crap Crap Crap Crap Crap Crap
Just when I finally get to download magfan's stuff, myspleen goes down. They've got an account suspended notice up.
Crap

PS
Assuming the tracker is still working, would it be possible to post a direct link to the torrent file?
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Hello. I am new here and I just have a quick question. I have been downloading a set of SW DVD's on Suprnova.org. The torrent is titled, "Star Wars Ep 4 - A New Hope - PRE SE LD RIP." Is this the "anamorphic set" I have read so much about? Or is this the Tr47 set that is so highly praised?

Also, if anyone has this set, could you tell me if anything is missing?

I appologise for my ignorance. Please be kind. I have spent hours reading this site and I'm just a little bit confused.

Finally, is there a place where I might buy the MagnoliaFan Edits?

Thank you very much for your help And thanks for this great site! It's my new favorite, especially with the "New/Official" Dvd release looming. It just makes me want the original trilogy even more.
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Trackers seem to still be up, as I'm still seeding the TR47 RotJ and Clone Wars episodes, but, yeah, anyone know what the hell happened over at MySpleen?
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That is the original anamorphic set.


Made for IE Forum's Episode III theme month - May 2005.

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Thank You Klingon Jedi.

By the way, your screen name gave me a great idea for a custom figure.
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Oh no what happened to myspleen............



The trackers up but oh man............

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK

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AH! Can someone upload the Magnolifan torrent for me seeing as the tracker is up, but MySpleen is down.

PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ

RATLSNAKE

P.S. That's some decent Simpsons begging there. lol
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does the anamorphic by Farsight have the Leia welding scene? and can someone plz post screencaptures of the old anamorphic and the new anamorphic by Farsight i want to see the diffrence between the two
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Originally posted by: RATLSNAKE
AH! Can someone upload the Magnolifan torrent for me seeing as the tracker is up, but MySpleen is down.

PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ

RATLSNAKE

P.S. That's some decent Simpsons begging there. lol



Since you asked so nicely

“My skill are no longer as Mad as the once were” RiK