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THE STAR WARS SAGA - 1080P AVCHD DVD-9 for PS3 & Blu-Ray players - Episodes 1, 4 & 5 available now — Page 27

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stossmo said:

Can anyone help me?  These inspired me to go out and get a PS3(I wanted one anyway, I swear) and I still cant get a version worth watching.  

My IMAC G5 has failed mid-burn with 4 DL discs so I gave up on that (I was just burning the ISO right to the disc and burning like a data disc).  I then put the ISO right on my external hard drive and of course the PS3 wouldnt recognize anything on that (I guess I would need to reformat...Fats or something...whatever) so then I spent 40 bucks on a converter program (AVCWare Mac Video Converter) in an attempt to convert it to a DVD format so I could at least Burn it as a standard DVD on popcorn.  Well 10 hours later I converted it to DVD format but it only created a VOB, not the Video_TS folder that I had anticipated.  Popcorn wont recognize the VOB so I stalled on that.  I then just tried to put the VOB file on the PS3 because I read they can play those but the movie stutters and is cropped (not full wide screen).....I think I abused the green too much in my 20s cuz as much I try to research these things I just end up clueless and frustrated.   What generous soul can offer some advice?

Stace

If it's failed mid-burn with DL discs then it's probably messing up when trying to switch to the second layer.  What media are you using?  I've had problems with all DL discs apart from Verbatim DVD+R. Note the +R and not -R.  These are the ones you should be using as they are the best quality media if a bit expensive, at least here in the UK.  Also do NOT burn the ISO as a data disc.  By the sounds of it your just creating a data disc with one file on it.  The ISO is an image file, when it's properly burned there should be several files and folders on the disc. 

I've no idea about Mac burning apps so someone else will have to help out with that one.  The burning app must support DL and udf 2.50 filesystems.

You'd have more luck with Imgburn on Windows or cdrkit on Linux if you ask me.

ps. After a bit of searching it looks like Toast for the Mac supports AVCHDs, don't know if it's PPC compatible or not though.

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stossmo said:

Can anyone help me?  These inspired me to go out and get a PS3(I wanted one anyway, I swear) and I still cant get a version worth watching.  

My IMAC G5 has failed mid-burn with 4 DL discs so I gave up on that (I was just burning the ISO right to the disc and burning like a data disc).  I then put the ISO right on my external hard drive and of course the PS3 wouldnt recognize anything on that (I guess I would need to reformat...Fats or something...whatever) so then I spent 40 bucks on a converter program (AVCWare Mac Video Converter) in an attempt to convert it to a DVD format so I could at least Burn it as a standard DVD on popcorn.  Well 10 hours later I converted it to DVD format but it only created a VOB, not the Video_TS folder that I had anticipated.  Popcorn wont recognize the VOB so I stalled on that.  I then just tried to put the VOB file on the PS3 because I read they can play those but the movie stutters and is cropped (not full wide screen).....I think I abused the green too much in my 20s cuz as much I try to research these things I just end up clueless and frustrated.   What generous soul can offer some advice?

Stace

 

I'm on an intel iMac and had no trouble burning the iso with Disk Utility. Have you given that a try?

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stossmo said:

Can anyone help me?  These inspired me to go out and get a PS3(I wanted one anyway, I swear) and I still cant get a version worth watching.  

My IMAC G5 has failed mid-burn with 4 DL discs so I gave up on that (I was just burning the ISO right to the disc and burning like a data disc).  I then put the ISO right on my external hard drive and of course the PS3 wouldnt recognize anything on that (I guess I would need to reformat...Fats or something...whatever) so then I spent 40 bucks on a converter program (AVCWare Mac Video Converter) in an attempt to convert it to a DVD format so I could at least Burn it as a standard DVD on popcorn.  Well 10 hours later I converted it to DVD format but it only created a VOB, not the Video_TS folder that I had anticipated.  Popcorn wont recognize the VOB so I stalled on that.  I then just tried to put the VOB file on the PS3 because I read they can play those but the movie stutters and is cropped (not full wide screen).....I think I abused the green too much in my 20s cuz as much I try to research these things I just end up clueless and frustrated.   What generous soul can offer some advice?

Stace

Or I could just mail copies to you if you send me a PM.

 

On an almost related note, does Imandex or whatever it is called do mock-ups for blue-ray covers?  I am just about done with some I'd like to share for this project.

 

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Octorox said:
stossmo said:

Can anyone help me?  These inspired me to go out and get a PS3(I wanted one anyway, I swear) and I still cant get a version worth watching.  

My IMAC G5 has failed mid-burn with 4 DL discs so I gave up on that (I was just burning the ISO right to the disc and burning like a data disc).  I then put the ISO right on my external hard drive and of course the PS3 wouldnt recognize anything on that (I guess I would need to reformat...Fats or something...whatever) so then I spent 40 bucks on a converter program (AVCWare Mac Video Converter) in an attempt to convert it to a DVD format so I could at least Burn it as a standard DVD on popcorn.  Well 10 hours later I converted it to DVD format but it only created a VOB, not the Video_TS folder that I had anticipated.  Popcorn wont recognize the VOB so I stalled on that.  I then just tried to put the VOB file on the PS3 because I read they can play those but the movie stutters and is cropped (not full wide screen).....I think I abused the green too much in my 20s cuz as much I try to research these things I just end up clueless and frustrated.   What generous soul can offer some advice?

Stace

 

I'm on an intel iMac and had no trouble burning the iso with Disk Utility. Have you given that a try?

 

Yes, try Disk Utility first. Under the "Images" pull down menu, select "Burn..." On my Intel MacBook, I burned SW with Toast in OS X and Empire with ImgBurn in Windows 2000 through VMware Fusion. Both worked without issue. The main thing is that you're not burning the ISO file as a data disc. That will not work. I can vouch that both play perfectly on my PS3. Oh yeah, and don't use crappy media...

You can go about your business. Move along, move along.

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The Story of Star Wars
The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker

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Sluggo said:

On an almost related note, does Imandex or whatever it is called do mock-ups for blue-ray covers?  I am just about done with some I'd like to share for this project.

 

Yes, Imandix Cover Pro does.

 

You can go about your business. Move along, move along.

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The Story of Star Wars
The Adventures Of Luke Skywalker

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Thanks to maggot brain, octorox and move along...I used disk utility and it crashed mid burn again so I packed up my external hard drive and was successful on the work computer....I guess my burner is fried.   

And thanks for the offer Sluggo, you are easily one of the most generous members around...

 

 

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Is there any open PIF Chain left? I don't believe in torrenting.

I am from Germany, maybe someone nearby still PIFing?

"I kill Gandalf." - Igor, Dork Tower

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MrBrown said:

Is there any open PIF Chain left? I don't believe in torrenting.

I am from Germany, maybe someone nearby still PIFing?

 

 PM sent.

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Wideload said:
MrBrown said:

Is there any open PIF Chain left? I don't believe in torrenting.

I am from Germany, maybe someone nearby still PIFing?

 

 PM sent.

Thanks a lot for your kind help.

 

"I kill Gandalf." - Igor, Dork Tower

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Ripplin said:

Wideload is one of Adywan's greatest allies. :)

 

 :¬)

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Any news on the 14gb higher bitrate mkv versions? I don't really have a use for AVCHD releases and would rather a nice big mkv file for my htpc. The sample posted a couple pages back is awesome!

 

Will it be for both ANH and ESB:R? When can we expect them Adywan?

 

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You don't want to convert to VOBs, that will defeat the purpose of having the movies in hi-def. Opening the ISO with Toast and then burning to disc should work. Toast is like $80.

Failing that, your only other option would be to network your Mac to PS3 with a program called Medialink. With medialink your PS3 will be able to access content directly from your Mac. Open the ISO up, and look for the .m2ts file. This is the actual video file you need to play on PS3.

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chris1712 said:

Any news on the 14gb higher bitrate mkv versions? I don't really have a use for AVCHD releases and would rather a nice big mkv file for my htpc. The sample posted a couple pages back is awesome!

 

Will it be for both ANH and ESB:R? When can we expect them Adywan?

 

 

 Hi Adywan,

I was wondering about this too the other day.  I know you did have problems with your upload limits imposed by your ISP, which were delaying this.

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There were ps3 avchd versions of the prequels uploaded to a.b.starwars many moons ago (not by adywan), but have since gone by the wayside and are no longer downloadable by the premium services (I have giganews and they go back about 250 days (and counting), but I can't d/l these anymore there).  Any chance of someone re-upping them?

Ady's ANH and ESB are fantastic, and I can certainly wait a bit more for his RoTJ fixes, but it would be nice to see the prequels as well.  I guess I should have downloaded them when I had a chance, but I waited a little too long.

If anyone's able to help, please post or pm me.  Thanks!

O.T. or No T., baby!

ANH:R Cover Art

ESB:R Cover Art

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Wideload said:
chris1712 said:

Any news on the 14gb higher bitrate mkv versions? I don't really have a use for AVCHD releases and would rather a nice big mkv file for my htpc. The sample posted a couple pages back is awesome!

 

Will it be for both ANH and ESB:R? When can we expect them Adywan?

 

 

 Hi Adywan,

I was wondering about this too the other day.  I know you did have problems with your upload limits imposed by your ISP, which were delaying this.

i've decided just to stick to what the project was originally which was AVCHD's so i'm not going to bother with mkv high bitrate releases. I've just got too much on at the moment to be doing several versions for each movie.  if the rest of the saga ever gets completed is anyone's guess at the moment

 

ANH:REVISITED
ESB:REVISITED

DONATIONS TOWARDS MATERIALS FOR THE REVISITED SAGA

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adywan said:
Wideload said:
chris1712 said:

Any news on the 14gb higher bitrate mkv versions? I don't really have a use for AVCHD releases and would rather a nice big mkv file for my htpc. The sample posted a couple pages back is awesome!

 

Will it be for both ANH and ESB:R? When can we expect them Adywan?

 

 

 Hi Adywan,

I was wondering about this too the other day.  I know you did have problems with your upload limits imposed by your ISP, which were delaying this.

i've decided just to stick to what the project was originally which was AVCHD's so i'm not going to bother with mkv high bitrate releases. I've just got too much on at the moment to be doing several versions for each movie.  if the rest of the saga ever gets completed is anyone's guess at the moment

 

Fair enough, is there an easy way to convert the AVCHD's to an mkv? I'm quite happy to do that at my end obviously, I just find a mkv a more convienient container (Although i Do have a PS3).

 

Can't wait for ROTJ. I'm sure, as soon as its done its going to be prompting a lot of Star Wars marathons around the globe :p.

 

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chris1712 said:
adywan said:
Wideload said:
chris1712 said:

Any news on the 14gb higher bitrate mkv versions? I don't really have a use for AVCHD releases and would rather a nice big mkv file for my htpc. The sample posted a couple pages back is awesome!

 

Will it be for both ANH and ESB:R? When can we expect them Adywan?

 

 

 Hi Adywan,

I was wondering about this too the other day.  I know you did have problems with your upload limits imposed by your ISP, which were delaying this.

i've decided just to stick to what the project was originally which was AVCHD's so i'm not going to bother with mkv high bitrate releases. I've just got too much on at the moment to be doing several versions for each movie.  if the rest of the saga ever gets completed is anyone's guess at the moment

 

Fair enough, is there an easy way to convert the AVCHD's to an mkv? I'm quite happy to do that at my end obviously, I just find a mkv a more convienient container (Although i Do have a PS3).

 

Can't wait for ROTJ. I'm sure, as soon as its done its going to be prompting a lot of Star Wars marathons around the globe :p.

 

http://jamestombs.co.uk/2008-07-20/how-to-convert-avchd-iso-to-mkv/535

As you're transcoding to a different container only there will be no loss of video or audio quality.

 

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Well, I've had zero luck in tracking down copies of the PS3 AVCHD release for TPM, AotC, RotS, and RotJ (the ones made available by other fans and not adywan).  I lost Wookie Groomer's 14 gb versions on a hard drive failure and would like these to fill in the gap I have now.  If anyone can help me out, please pm me.

Thanks!

O.T. or No T., baby!

ANH:R Cover Art

ESB:R Cover Art

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Hi all. I've downloaded the DVD-9 version of revisited as well as the AVCHD versions and have had zero luck burning them to disk on OSX using Disk Utility. Thrown away quite a few disks.

 

The blu-ray file starts playing on my PS3 (NTSC version with the latest system updates) and gets into it about 5 seconds before it tells me "invalid disc".

 

The DL DVD-9 version of revisited plays but jumbles up all over the place. Starts a scene and then switches to the end credits. Next scene mixes video throughout the movie.

 

Suggestions? Anyone willing to post these 3 DVDs to me in return for postage and media costs? I'm in the USA.

Thank the Maker

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Nashguy said:

Hi all. I've downloaded the DVD-9 version of revisited as well as the AVCHD versions and have had zero luck burning them to disk on OSX using Disk Utility. Thrown away quite a few disks.

 

The blu-ray file starts playing on my PS3 (NTSC version with the latest system updates) and gets into it about 5 seconds before it tells me "invalid disc".

 

The DL DVD-9 version of revisited plays but jumbles up all over the place. Starts a scene and then switches to the end credits. Next scene mixes video throughout the movie.

 

Suggestions? Anyone willing to post these 3 DVDs to me in return for postage and media costs? I'm in the USA.

this sounds like your using inferior DVD-s to me. only use Verbatim discs and burn at 2.4 speed and you should find they will play without problems

 

ANH:REVISITED
ESB:REVISITED

DONATIONS TOWARDS MATERIALS FOR THE REVISITED SAGA

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Ok, Ady.

I'll change media and try again. I have been using Memorex DVD+R DL blanks. I'll try something else.

Thanks!

Thank the Maker

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Sorry, won't take up much more space. Tried a different burner in OSX and on the DVD-9 file, it reported that the Video_TS folder appeared to be damaged. The torrent had an empty .rar file that said the VideoTS was fixed, but apparently not.

I'm trying the AVCHD ISO image at 2X burn speed and we'll see. Guess I find another version of the DVD-9 to pull down.

Thank the Maker

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I second Ady's suggestion of Verbatim DVD+R DL media.  I've never had a Memorex DL that burned without problems, and on the flip-side of the coin I've never had a Verbatim burn with any problems.