I guess you've not noticed people always asking about the "TR47" DVDs, or the "Magnolia Fan" DVDs around the 'Net?
I know I have.Besides, it won't be meaningless to me.
"I think it's a good idea to be able to identify what the name of the bootleg is, so having the "MeBeJedi" name in the DVD menu is a good thing."
Someone else gets it.
"I think it would be great to add in the credit menu an image of the actual laserdisc it comes from and the hardware and software used to make the encoding and the authoring of the DVDr..."
DUDE?!? Get out of my mind! Lol!
I was actually thinking of creating an "easter egg" - a hidden "Thank You" menu listing hardware used, people involved, etc. I have a great statement for Lucas, himself.
"I hate PM's - email is the best for me"
I wish you'd told me that sooner!
"How does the detail/sharpness of the image look in comparison to the TR47 and Gonzo versions (I have the Gonzo versions and they look soft to me)?. It's really hard to get a good indication from screen caps."
I agree with you that screencaps just don't do it, but I've never seen an SW bootleg before!
I've just never been interested in the "suspect" quality of them. I've seen bootlegs of other films, and they sucked tremendously. I don't just want a "copy" of a film, I want to "experience" the film.That's why I wanted Riktor's opinion. I simply set out to make the best copy I could possibly make. Apparently, I succeeded.
"1. Separate regular letterbox AND anamorphic transfers (that way everyone is happy). I'd like both actually!"
The XVIDs will definitely be 4X3, and I will probably maintain this master for 4X3 DVDs as well, so after I finish the anamorphic, both will exist. (Technically, I could push a button and have the anamorphic version in a day, but I want to clean up the visuals - that's what's going to take a while.
"2. ONLY PCM audio. All remaining space for the the movies themselves."
The PCM takes up 1.2 Gbs. The DD is 332 Mbs. It doesn't affect the quality near as much as people are led to believe. My DVD had 3 soundtracks, and yet Riktor was floored by the visual quality.
"Here's my thought on "branding" your set:"
The funny thing is, I only included the final credits for the soundtrack because I like to listen to it. I didn't realize people held the visual quality of those last 5 minutes as dear to their hearts as the prior 115. Go figure...
Kinda makes me wonder if there's anyone out there who has the credits memorized.