Wanted to reach out and say that I’m grateful for the effort put into this by yourself and whoever else assisted in this great remastering effort! Secondly, I wonder where you sourced this first-gen copy with the red tint from? Would it be from the blu-ray that was released alongside the DOOMED! blu-ray release, found here: https://tinyurl.com/ffdoomed As the producers of DOOMED! claim that the copy their offering is from a “first-generation source - the original 3/4” U-Matic layoff (from telecine) that was the source for the all the bootlegs out there."
It is not. It was sourced from S.J Reed.
But, I am fairly sure that the Reed DVD source comes from the same telecine, but it was probably an earlier transfer made years ago. The new blu-ray release appears to be from the same tape, but with more damage and age to the original source. So that is technically true. Look, I’m not an expert. We just got lucky with the sources and all.
We are also planning on making this upload available publicly on other streaming sites (probably not Youtube). Believe me, I’m not trying to hoard this. I just want to protect it.
I think considering the lack of decent sources, your remastering is a GIANT step up from anything floating on the web. The telecine copy available on DOOMED! Blu-Ray site does look more damaged, that’s why I was wondering where you sourced yours from.
I don’t think you’re trying to hoard this project. I think you realize that it took time to work on it and you’ve set your parameters clear that about who’s getting a copy for now: active OT users. Also, people could get a copy from you and distribute it online.
I wanted to know if you plan on posting any before/after clips to highlight the changes. I’m more interested in the actual remastering work and that entire process.