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BLADE RUNNER: The Unauthorized OFF-WORLD Box Set (Released) — Page 8

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Rikter,

This is the fan set that I am most eagerly awaiting!

Can't wait.

FF

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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TO DFNYC AND RIKTER.

Guys, both of you are powerhouses on this board and provide so much joy and pleasure to so many movie fans like myself. I'm sorry to read all the "broo hah ha " regarding Blade Runner. I honestly do believe that the BR "curse" is affecting everyones attitudes a bit! :-)

Both you guys are trying to provide the best possible Blade Runner with great care and attention. Everyone wins at the end of the day!

Love both your work.

Cass


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I'd just like to add my own 2 cents.

I'm not in the DTS camp, I believe a nicely encoded DD track sounds just as good as a DTS track. Also, the chances are a DTS track will tale in excess of 500MB of space on such a movie... I prefer to have maximum image quality than having the dubious "improvement" in sound (no to mention that not all players are DTS-equipped, and that the experience is highly subjective, considering the variations in receiver and speaker set-ups). My suggestion therefore would be to avoid adding a DTS track and concentrate on a nice, clear and crisp DD score, with an equally pristine video quality.
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This is a fair warning to all, please do not read any further as the views, opinions and ideas presented in the following text are solely mine and do not necessarily represent those of any other living entity in the known or unknown universe[s].




Well at this time I have no plans for a DTS track as I’m sure it would be SUPER hard to sync that stream, at this time I don’t plan on using Dolby Digital as I’ve had no luck getting a good sounding DD 2.0 track from freeware and from a STRICTLY personal preference, I feel that the MPEG 2.0 audio tracks have a stronger presence (more lower end and the sound is closer to the wav files at least TO me that is) then the Dolby Digital 2.0 tracks that I’ve done (my brother has also tried with Sound Forge and it too sounded a bit tinny and lacked a strong lower end)

But if someone were to offer up to properly convert the WAV files into Dolby Digital 2.0 that sounded as good as or better then the currently planned MPEG 2.0 tracks then I would possibly use those (after evaluation by a few testers) as they are universally more compliant.





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

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Hey, Rikter --

What a beautiful thing you do! I just sent you an e-mail with some possible donations, so if you're interested in any of them, please feel free to e-mail me and I'll get them to you ASAP.

Thanks again, and PLEASE sign me up for a copy of this wonderful project.

Regards --

The Doctor

PS -- WBs should take a lesson from fans like you!

No, no, no... don't tug on that! You never know what it might be connected to. -- Buckaroo Banzai

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Originally posted by: Rikter
But if someone were to offer up to properly convert the WAV files into Dolby Digital 2.0 that sounded as good as or better then the currently planned MPEG 2.0 tracks then I would possibly use those (after evaluation by a few testers) as they are universally more compliant.



Rikter,

I have a licence for TMPGEnc 3.0 XPress Version : 3.0
You are more than free to use my Dolby Digital AC-3 encoder for any of your projects. That is, if you feel it would be suitable for your audio needs. So far, I've done my Dolby Digital 2.0 AC-3 encoding for Banned Bond and Making Magic using TMPGEnc 3.0 XPress .
Just let me know via a P.M., and we can arrange a test if you want.

FF

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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Someone mentioned the Denver workprint was up on The Pirate Bay. Don't Bother it is not the workprint. It is the DC.
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no it isnt,the workprint is also there,i know i got it,i am encoding to dvd now,and it is pretty shitty quality,but it is more for the serious collector/completist,i also encoded to a 4:3 letterbox,i was going to make WS but i didnt want to stretch it and make it any shittier than it already is LOL.
DJ

I will post screen shots in a few minutes,sorry Rik,i guess this os off topic a little,but still Blade Runner at least LOL.

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6025/brdw12dr.png
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http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6871/brdw36mi.png
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Just an update on my 16:9 WS version of the Criterion Blade Runner,i am still working on different filter combinations,and also have the Japanese 2 LD set coming my way next week,want to see how the video looks on this(so this is why it is taking me a little longer than normal rik),so in the mean time i will go back to Special Collection ESB and ROTJ,ANH in LB and WS is done.
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DJ - I have a low gen copy of the workprint thanks to Cashiers!!
(if it the wp from TPB the xvid was made from this DVD... I THINK)

BUT THAT LOOKS SWEET!!! GREAT work man!!

(BTW I did get that Milla DVD copied - still looking for the cover or I may make another for you)




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

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Thanks a bunch Rik,looking forward to it
damn i am glad you are a Milla fan too LOL
DJ
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Originally posted by: dark_jedi
Thanks a bunch Rik,looking forward to it
damn i am glad you are a Milla fan too LOL
DJ


Dark Jedi,

I actually have a copy directly from the filmer if you're interested.
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well for right now i have scrapped using the Criterion Collection Blade Runner for my WS project,i am now going to use the Japanese 2 LD set i just got today,and damn i think this thing is brand new,still has the OBI,the insert and the discs are in MINT condition,so i will cap this after i am done with ESB(Special Collection Un-Subbed Edtion),so Rik if you are still interested,it will still need a little more time.
DJ
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Originally posted by: dark_jedi
well for right now i have scrapped using the Criterion Collection Blade Runner for my WS project,i am now going to use the Japanese 2 LD set i just got today,and damn i think this thing is brand new,still has the OBI,the insert and the discs are in MINT condition,so i will cap this after i am done with ESB(Special Collection Un-Subbed Edtion),so Rik if you are still interested,it will still need a little more time.
DJ



HELL YEAHZ I dig your captures man, and it'll be a while till it's all done - trust me I'm in no rush


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

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OK Rik,
I made a little progress this week,Special Collection ESB Un-Subbed Edition is now done(just ROTJ is left,and now i have made 3 versions of each film LOL,but not sure if all 3 will be released),and i have captured the Japanese 2 LD set of Blade Runner,and at first glance,i like this transfer ALOT better,just as soon as i get done typing this,i will crop the Japanese text out and IVTC the video,and get it ready for some filtering and hopefully get this thing encoded soon,still waiting on some advice from some VERY helpful experts,but it WILL be wrapped up soon,and then i will get you a copy ASAP.
cheers
DJ
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dark_jedi, you should myspleen that cake, and share it with us
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I cant myspleen NOTHING,tried several times to get clearance,now i just dont give a shit about getting it from there now,but i can upload my self at demonoid.
DJ
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What comes in an envelope, scratches, and rolls at 33 rpm?

That's right! I just got the soundtrack to Blade Runner on vinyl! how cool is that? I know how much you must all be coveting this peice of 80s gold I have here. Maybe I'll take pictures of the cover for the dvd-r extras of this set...

The thing of it is that its supposed to be an orchestral adaptation by the New American Orchestra. Is that part of the alternate soundtracks yet? Anyone have the cd or have access to the cd and know what we could do with it?

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UPDATE

The final two test MPG's are almost done!

I've encoded them using the information that Moth3r passed on to me (thanks SO SO much for your honest and unbiased input and help!!!), I used both VBR CQ and VBR 2nd pass with TMPGEnc 3.0 XPress as I found the results were better then with my first TMPGEnc 2.5 Plus encodings but ANYWAY, I'm taking a short vacation in Denver for the weekend (computer free!) and once I'm back I'll send the samples to the testers and let them pick the final video for the disc

Also before I go....

I would like to thank EVERYONE who has been helping and contributing to this project!!!

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

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Originally posted by: PaulisDead2221The thing of it is that its supposed to be an orchestral adaptation by the New American Orchestra. Is that part of the alternate soundtracks yet? Anyone have the cd or have access to the cd and know what we could do with it?


PLEASE no...

I have the CD, and the best way I can use it to contribute to this project is to provide photos of me burning it...
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Originally posted by: Jonno
Originally posted by: PaulisDead2221The thing of it is that its supposed to be an orchestral adaptation by the New American Orchestra. Is that part of the alternate soundtracks yet? Anyone have the cd or have access to the cd and know what we could do with it?


PLEASE no...

I have the CD, and the best way I can use it to contribute to this project is to provide photos of me burning it...


I have the vinyl as well as the CD version of this album. The only track remotely good and well-played there is "End Titles - Reprise", but still doesn't hold a candle to Vangelis' interpretation...

dark_jedi, I'm a Demonoid user myself, so anytime you do the good deed, by all means, drop me a PM...
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I'm back from vacation and will soon start to get the set going!!!!

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

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Okay minor UPDATE...

The final encodings are done and DAMN they both look fine (VBR 2nd pass & VBR Constant Quality)!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be posting up samples for evaluation by a few insiders in just a days or less!!!

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