SilverWook said:
Here's something you don't see every day.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLDFINGER-Super-8-color-feature-/190792751325?pt=US_Film&hash=item2c6c2258dd
Not sure if it's a legit release or not. The packaging is similar to some of the Derann Super 8 features I've seen.
Odd indeed. I've never actually seen 007 on 8mm.
Was going through TSWLM on Blu Ray and downright shocked the original stereo is at 448kps. (There's a tiny bit of hiss as well.) Anybody know if the other stereo films are encoded this way? I know it's not PCM, but after seeing everything but the original mixes get a bump in bitrate on the Blu Rays, it's a surprise. Seems like Lowry had nothing to do with this HD video master, either.
Most have the tracks bumped from 192 to 224 kbp/s. Had no idea they actually transferred the original audio...thought they had thrown that out for good in the 90's. Probably just used the source on file, as the '91 WS LD has audio that is a bit hissy. The master wasn't done by Lowry, this one is seemingly a straight job from MGM in-house offices-far better but not perfect.
I finally watched the rest of my recent Bond LD acquisitions. The Dolby Stereo mixes worked with my soundbar a lot better than most 5.1 tracks I've listened to with it. And thankfully, not a defective disc in sight. :)
Always a good feeling!
These stereo surround mixes sound good decoded, in stereo or on headphones.