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Thanks for that.
I've finally managed to find the thread on the fanedit website.
Cheers!
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When you think what a proper boxset of this would cost (if it were available), I think a months premium membership is too cheap to miss.
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Just downloaded the first disc and watched the first episode.
It's great, I really enjoyed it.

Thanks for creating this CW and thanks for sharing it Boon.

Now for my question:
Has anyone created a cover for the 8 disc box it will need to go in?

Many thanks to everyone involved.
Cheers!
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yep, suddenly this thing has a release date turning it from a preservation to a custom DVD.

Nothing about fanediting is easy.

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I would've posted up this yesterday if I wasn't so damn busy.

Sorry everyone, not much else to be said, it is coming out officially now so this makes a preservation release out of the question. I have asked boon and jaiman to end posting /remove links.

I would personally like to add that I dont think 'Custom DVD' is fitting, Zion. - it has had alot of restoration work on it on both Video and Audio. Video has been added and retouched to make the series uncut, and fix the bizarre mistakes - like some episodes missing sections upto 30 seconds or so, strange interlacing issues, the audio is unavailable on any other release in the world, and believe me, it wasn't just a straight rip and drop, sections were missing and had to use other sources everything - every bloody bit - had to be restored, the whole project was a massive jigsaw puzzle.

Aside from that I'm totally with what Zion has said.

Being as nobody will see the thanks list now, here it is

First and foremost; Jay Pennington - without him some of the Audio used would have been ALOT worse. - His knowledge of MCoG is unmeasurably superior to anyone I've ever known.
Tim Skutt for making me want to give MCoG a better preservation.
Jaiman & Boon, for everything
You whos reading this for the kind feedback

OT & FE

And last but not least *Debs* - for the last 3 Years putting up with 'that bloody theme tune again'

I originally only came here to get the word out about MCoG but got involved in the community with some HDTV to DVD stuff and getting some stuff for MM to use in his awesome Dawn of the Dead project. its been great fun.


I dont know what the future holds, nothing planned. soo..

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Originally posted by: CW
I would personally like to add that I dont think 'Custom DVD' is fitting, Zion. - it has had alot of restoration work on it on both Video and Audio. Video has been added and retouched to make the series uncut, and fix the bizarre mistakes - like some episodes missing sections upto 30 seconds or so, strange interlacing issues, the audio is unavailable on any other release in the world, and believe me, it wasn't just a straight rip and drop, sections were missing and had to use other sources everything - every bloody bit - had to be restored, the whole project was a massive jigsaw puzzle.

Believe me, I totally appreciate what you've done for this release and I understand that it was a tremendous undertaking. But the fact remains that your video is based on officially released DVDs - albeit not English versions, but official releases nonetheless. That makes this a custom DVD project.

You've done a great job on this project CW and I commend you on your work.


And just to clarify, discussion of this project is OK to continue. Just do not discuss where it is being distributed.

My Projects:
[Holiday Special Hybrid DVD v2]
[X0 Project]
[Backstroke of the West DVD]
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Thanks Zion, I agree with your clarification of it being a custom DVD. and thanks for the comment, coming from you it means alot

So.. to the Fans..
I do have some MCoG audio tracks that I rebuilt that aren't on any released CD anywhere, they are on the reorchestrated CD's but they are just recreated pieces by someone called Boub.
One of my tracks is on the reconstituted CD 'St Elmo's Fire' but that has lots of soundeffects through it.
All mine are soundeffect free and are better quality than the reconstituted CD.

The tracks are:

Previously (52s). this is as long as possible and is used throughout the previously sections of the show. - possibly one of the most wanted Tracks (Make your own Previous sections - guaranted to break the ice at parties!)

Barcelona (1m06s) First track you hear on Episode 1, The actual track loops at the end I've made sure I fade after the loop point.

The Andes(1m14s) Used throughout the Docs in places and on a couple of episodes

The Winged Serpent (2m08s) great track, sinister - used throughout the episodes

St Elmos Fire (1m50s) The track everyone seems to remember most, this one is on the reconstituted CD but mine is sound effect free, better edited and slightly (2s) longer at the end.

The Mystery (18s) short incidental used when a mystery or shock occurs

Morning Breaks (19s) usually played when a morning sunrise scene is played - The episodes do play this in full but with a Wind sound effect behind it, mine is sound effect free.


I was going to put these on the Second Set but now they are just sat there...... Suggestions? If this again falls into the Distribution rule (Zion?), please respect the forum rules.



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Lol!
This happened to me on both of my projects too.
I'd almost finished my PAL boxset of Star Trek: The Animated series (transferred from LD) when rumours of an official release started.
Fortunately as I was almost done I carried on and finished it.
Glad I did as it took about a year and a half before it was finally officially released (although it does look better than mine).

Then the same thing happened again with my other project 'This Island Earth' (thinking back, thismay have happened first).
The difference with this one is that when Universal finally re-released it, it was still only in NTSC format and hardly any better picture quality than the first (long deleted) release ages ago. So my version is still better in some ways and I'm still working on it.

Anyway, I managed to obtain the first two discs of MCoG. It will be interesting to see how they compare with the official versions.
Cheers!
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Originally posted by: fwibbler
Lol!
This happened to me on both of my projects too.
I'd almost finished my PAL boxset of Star Trek: The Animated series (transferred from LD) when rumours of an official release started.
Fortunately as I was almost done I carried on and finished it.
Glad I did as it took about a year and a half before it was finally officially released (although it does look better than mine).

Then the same thing happened again with my other project 'This Island Earth' (thinking back, thismay have happened first).
The difference with this one is that when Universal finally re-released it, it was still only in NTSC format and hardly any better picture quality than the first (long deleted) release ages ago. So my version is still better in some ways and I'm still working on it.

Anyway, I managed to obtain the first two discs of MCoG. It will be interesting to see how they compare with the official versions.
Cheers!

Who's going to release it anyway? Would this be in R1 (North America) or R2 (namely the UK)?
Yours truly,
Chris Sobieniak

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No idea.
I can find nothing about it on Amazon.com or .uk, or hmv.co.uk
play.com have it listed as 'due for release' but that means nothing

The information must be somewhere else.

Anyone?
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http://www.lescitesdor.com/actualite/mco2/mco2.html

If you can read French - If not, basically with regard to MCoG (they talk about MCoG2 funding too) they are saying the original creators now have the full rights back for the show and are working on both English and French AV remastered versions for release.
Even though it shows up on play as coming soon, they have also listed the episodes - which would have come with the release schedule, this means that somewhere something is going on. It will show on other retailers soon I'd expect.

A few options about who's releasing, Sony Music and AK video did the french releases, the BBC have their sticky beak in MCoG2 funding along with Canal +, could be the BBC I do know that at one point in the past about 3 or so years ago Contender Entertainment were looking into it but it was gonna cost too much down the food chain to be viable.
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Originally posted by: CW
http://www.lescitesdor.com/actualite/mco2/mco2.html

If you can read French - If not, basically with regard to MCoG (they talk about MCoG2 funding too) they are saying the original creators now have the full rights back for the show and are working on both English and French AV remastered versions for release.
Even though it shows up on play as coming soon, they have also listed the episodes - which would have come with the release schedule, this means that somewhere something is going on. It will show on other retailers soon I'd expect.

A few options about who's releasing, Sony Music and AK video did the french releases, the BBC have their sticky beak in MCoG2 funding along with Canal +, could be the BBC I do know that at one point in the past about 3 or so years ago Contender Entertainment were looking into it but it was gonna cost too much down the food chain to be viable.

Of course then it leaves us Americans to question who might bring this one over afterwards. Wouldn't be surprising if an anime company like Media Blasters licensed could easily license this. I just hate waiting, *edited* I just don't want to keep bitching about the $300 box sets I'll never get of the Japanese release I said I was going to fansub myself!
Yours truly,
Chris Sobieniak

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WOW this DVD set looks fantastic and the art work it far more superior compared to the official french DVD set artwork. Well done CW. * DELETED *

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Thanks for the comment stamstam999

First post here - welcome and dont worry, everyone gets edited around here at some time or another..
while your here have a look around - there are some other great fanedits and preservations!

Studio Toledo your PM about audio editing, I replied - but I dont think you have your PM's turned on??
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I finally managed to download the 4 DVDs and the only thing I can say is: WOW!!

The DVD menus looks great, video quality is also great and the audio is very good! cannot wait for the remaining DVDs to be released!
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Thanks I'm really glad you like them, I did reply to your question sent by PM but you need to turn your PM's on in your profile settings.
Releasing cannot be discussed here and If it does turn up in an official way I wont be finishing my set anyway.

I think i'll post up where the easter eggs can be found on the discs later today

Studio Toledo - Turn your PM's on!
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Originally posted by: CW
Thanks I'm really glad you like them, I did reply to your question sent by PM but you need to turn your PM's on in your profile settings.
Releasing cannot be discussed here and If it does turn up in an official way I wont be finishing my set anyway.

I think i'll post up where the easter eggs can be found on the discs later today

Studio Toledo - Turn your PM's on!

Damn, I forgot to do so last time, just got it on now!
Yours truly,
Chris Sobieniak

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Easter Eggs...

Disc 1

Alternate Play Menu

press left after highlighting Episodes to highlight the barrel.

Alternate Scenes

go to Episode 1 chapters and press right when highlighting To Follow

Missing Scenes

Go to Episode 3 chapters and press right when highlighting To Follow

Alternate Ending to Episode 4

Go to Episode 4 chapters and press right when highlighting Adrift on the Endless Sea

Disc 2

Alternate Play Menu

Leave the Main menu by going to the Episode Menu, then go back to the main menu. Push up when highlighting episodes to highlight the switch, push to activate.

Disc 3

Alternate Play Menu

On the Main Menu Push up on Episodes to highlight the medalion in the cities of gold logo

Disc 4

Alternate Play Menu

On the Main Menu Push right on Episodes to highlight the door at the back of the room - press to go through a secret passage.





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Is there a reason this is titled as "Cancelled"?

I see no posted reason.

Just sounds like such a kick ass project.

FF

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

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Apparently an official PAL R2 is coming soon...

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

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Originally posted by: Molly
Apparently an official PAL R2 is coming soon...

Too bad us NTSC'ers in the states will just have to pout some more or keep crabbing at US companies to pick this up as usual.

Of course there's always Bit Torrent as well for the cheaters who wouldn't wait a billion years!

Yours truly,
Chris Sobieniak

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