Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info (Released) — Page 64

dark_jedi said:

rockin said:

dark_jedi did you get my pm?

Yes I did, along with several others from other members, I am still undecided, but leaning towards no, I am just about finished now and don't really think I need any more blank DL's.

I also sent a PM. Does this mean that there will be absolutely no way for those without newsgroup access who have not yet donated to get the Japanese Special Collection 2 set? I can understand if you don't need anymore blank DL's, but is there something else we can donate other than blank DVDs in exchange for becoming testers? I only ask because I have no newsgroup access (so I can't even get the GOUT V3 and the 1997 V2 when they hit online), no effective dual layer burner (I'll need to borrow one from a friend), and am willing to donate. Sorry for sounding so inquisitive, but I frankly think these sets are fantastic and curious to see all of them.

LexX said:

I'm pretty sure that at least GOUT v.3 will be torrented, at least I hope so.

I know, but if possible, I'd like someone to send me a copy (with me either donating or paying shipping costs) because, if I download it on my own, I'll need to borrow a dual-layer burner from my friend in order to burn the GOUT V3 discs. I'd rather just donate directly to DJ and get sent the discs, but thanks for telling me this LexX.

LOL, DVDShrink them, that kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it? here are the sizes,
SW=5.50 GB, ESB=5.67 GB, ROTJ=6.00 GB(that is all video only), then you have to add an audio track or 2, that is pretty heavy compression, don't you think?

Just throwing this out there, someone could upload to Megaupload, which would allow nearly everyone to get them without paying for access to a newsgroup.  You don't have to have a paid membership with MU to do this - I've uploaded several things to a free account there.

Frink, I am honored, you grace me with your presence in my thread, how very cool.

I think what might be a good idea (saving dark_jedi uploading to various places) would be someone else who has a copy of the DVDs to help assist (who's willing) in uploading to various places (who has a really decent connection of course). I think that would help things immensely.

Well for now, I do not want any of them uploading anything until everything and I mean everything has been gone over, then I will make up my mind on the exclusive bonus set or sets.

dark_jedi said:

Frink, I am honored, you grace me with your presence in my thread, how very cool.

My sarcasm detector seems to be broken this morning, so I'm not sure how to feel about this statement.

EDIT: Just so I'm clear - when I said they could be uploaded to MU, I was referring to the v3 edits, not the bonus disc.  That would not be cool if someone were to upload a bonus disc that was supposed to be exclusive to people who helped you out.

TV's Frink said:

dark_jedi said:

Frink, I am honored, you grace me with your presence in my thread, how very cool.

My sarcasm detector seems to be broken this morning, so I'm not sure how to feel about this statement.

So your schwartz powers are not working?

Just trying to help, for once.

And see my edit above re the bonus disc.

Ah well... I suppose Megaupload and a torrent for the V3 would be great. Since I neither want to go through the DVDShrink or DVD Rebuilder route, I suppose I'll just have to borrow my friend's burner unless some kind soul on the forum will be willing to send me a copy when the testing phase of the discs are over (of course with me providing shipping and blank media). I do confess myself rather disappointed that the bonus sets (JSC2 and SE) will remain exclusive to the first Verbatim donators... However, it is your sets, and I do respect your decisions to release them. DJ, if you ever change your mind about accepting new donations, just shoot me a PM and I will gladly donate.

Have you looked into buying a DL burner?  I'm pretty sure they're quite cheap these days.

You know the thing with these Verb DL donations that is kind of funny, for 1 thing, it took me a while to even decide I want to do this, I HATE when people take donations for these things, because some of the projects never even show up(I won't name examples) and then you have some here that really get a lot of $ donated and I think that is just crazy(because for me, I would feel like I have to pay that cash back) but to each their own right, that is why I finally decided to accept blank Verb DL's, I most certainly did NOT want money, but the blanks are truly a help, but all that said, only a very select few even offered at the time, but now that everything is finished, now I get a lot of PM's for offers, all I can think of is this, where were you guys back when I started to take them LOL, and these are just my opinions only, and as I said above, I am not 100% certain I won't accept anymore, some were already trashed in error\problems(no bad burns though, got a great burner) and then I think that more testers is also a better thing, who knows.

*Edit - and please do not think I am trying to be a smart ass to you guys, I really do like most of the members here, and appreciate the offers still, hell one guy offered some blank Blu-ray Discs LOL if I didn't need DL's, these projects don't even use those, but since I have a BD burner, those might be nice, especially for my next project.

You can get a dual layered DVD burner for US$50, and they start cheaper than that. I've frequently seen them priced at $39, but you might be able to find one cheaper than that. It's not a bad investment.

I think you're confused, Harmy.  The 97SE isn't the bonus disc.

The GOUT V3 and 97SE V2 are the two normal releases.  The bonus release is a transfer of the pre-1993 Japanese Special Collection laserdiscs.  (I think the isolated-score "Imperial Edition" of ESB is another sort of bonus disc, but that one is already available for download, IIRC.)

--edit--

Looks like you realized this before I posted.  Nevahmind, then.

dark_jedi said:

You know the thing with these Verb DL donations that is kind of funny, for 1 thing, it took me a while to even decide I want to do this, I HATE when people take donations for these things, because some of the projects never even show up(I won't name examples) and then you have some here that really get a lot of $ donated and I think that is just crazy(because for me, I would feel like I have to pay that cash back) but to each their own right, that is why I finally decided to accept blank Verb DL's, I most certainly did NOT want money, but the blanks are truly a help, but all that said, only a very select few even offered at the time, but now that everything is finished, now I get a lot of PM's for offers, all I can think of is this, where were you guys back when I started to take them LOL, and these are just my opinions only, and as I said above, I am not 100% certain I won't accept anymore, some were already trashed in error\problems(no bad burns though, got a great burner) and then I think that more testers is also a better thing, who knows.

 

*Edit - and please do not think I am trying to be a smart ass to you guys, I really do like most of the members here, and appreciate the offers still, hell one guy offered some blank Blu-ray Discs LOL if I didn't need DL's, these projects don't even use those, but since I have a BD burner, those might be nice, especially for my next project.

Ya know, this got me thinking.......

I'm not trying to be a smart ass to anyone either but I offered to send you a 10pk of Japan-made JVC DL's when you were looking for donations and you turned them away because they weren't Verbatims. 

It was your choice, of course, and I'm patient enough to wait for these to be shared with everyone when the time comes.

I am glad and thankful for your time and work on this and that these will see the light of day regardless.  

The Aluminum Falcon said:

dark_jedi said:

rockin said:

dark_jedi did you get my pm?

Yes I did, along with several others from other members, I am still undecided, but leaning towards no, I am just about finished now and don't really think I need any more blank DL's.

I also sent a PM. Does this mean that there will be absolutely no way for those without newsgroup access who have not yet donated to get the Japanese Special Collection 2 set? I can understand if you don't need anymore blank DL's, but is there something else we can donate other than blank DVDs in exchange for becoming testers? I only ask because I have no newsgroup access (so I can't even get the GOUT V3 and the 1997 V2 when they hit online), no effective dual layer burner (I'll need to borrow one from a friend), and am willing to donate. Sorry for sounding so inquisitive, but I frankly think these sets are fantastic and curious to see all of them.

Your situation sounds to be just like mine. I'd love to help/assist, but I doubt I can except by donation.

OK, Here is my giving Thanks post, so here goes,

g-force (for the great script)
hairy_hen (for the great 5.1 mixes)
Sluggo (for the 97 SE Set cover art and V3 menu images)
ABC (for all the help on ESB IE and the great covers for the V3 Set)
ChainsawAsh (for helping ALOT with understanding all these audio mixes)
msycamore (for the kick ass Theatrical subtitles for the V3 and 97 SE V2, I also used his timings and font for the JSC V2 just no drop shadow)
DoctorM (always around either at OT or on AIM for tech help when needed)
Adywan (for all the tech help he has provided on various occasions, especially Vegas help when doing the audio)
Satanika (for audio help)
belbucus (for the audio files he provided)
and everyone that has commented in the V3 thread, because comments help to, whether they are good or bad.

I am also on the final stretch now, ALL the V3 DVD's are being verified to be good burns, NO CRC errors, emails have already been sent to verify addresses as well, so please read the email and get back to me as soon as you can.

THANKS TO EVERYONE!

Now I just hope I didn't miss anyone.

dark_jedi said:
...now I get a lot of PM's for offers, all I can think of is this, where were you guys back when I started to take them LOL...