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So how come there has been a lack of posting? (Haven't kept up with this thread fora while).
On a long enough time-line, the survival rate of everyone drops to zero...
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No offense, but I thought all TFNers (especially those officially involved with anything) were all "OMG, the SE SE is the definitive editions, the originals are unfinished and crappy! You don't really seem to fit with that.
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gb2tfn

Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabris, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam.

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No offense, but I thought all TFNers (especially those officially involved with anything) were all "OMG, the SE SE is the definitive editions, the originals are unfinished and crappy! You don't really seem to fit with that.

That would of course be your stereotypical TFNer. However, there are those of us who choose to think outside the box...

My Projects:
[Holiday Special Hybrid DVD v2]
[X0 Project]
[Backstroke of the West DVD]
[ROTS Theatrical DVD]

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I chose to leave "the box" altogether, and got all my socks banned. The stereotypical behaviors over there really grated on my nerves.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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Originally posted by: zion
No offense, but I thought all TFNers (especially those officially involved with anything) were all "OMG, the SE SE is the definitive editions, the originals are unfinished and crappy! You don't really seem to fit with that.

That would of course be your stereotypical TFNer. However, there are those of us who choose to think outside the box...


I'm glad to see that your sort of TFNer exists. It is a very rare thing, heretofore thought to be an oxymoron.
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Hi. I'm trying to make my own ld transfer (but I'm having a little trouble getting the video right) But I was wondering, what program are you going to use for encoding the video?
Fez: I am so excited about Star Whores.
Hyde: Fezzy, man, it's Star Wars.
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I would check out Video Help and see their list of encoders as well as other tools. I personally like TMPNGEnc Plus, but others like Premier, CCE, Main Concept, and others.

Patrick
"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk." - Tuco from The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
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Zion, how is your work proceeding? Will you make your work available to all Star Wars fans?
Fez: I am so excited about Star Whores.
Hyde: Fezzy, man, it's Star Wars.
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Hello Zion,

I was just wondering how your work is progressing (I'm sure we're all eager to know). I'm very excited about your project, and can only hope you might be nearing a release date for ANH. I don't mean to be nosy or try to be ungrateful (I'm so so very very greateful you've put your time, energy, and money into this) but I'm itching to see the some of the new X0 tranfers. Perhaps a few new screenshots of what you're working on?

Thanks again,
Birdie
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This may be slightly off topic, but how big are the X0 transfers? Are they considered the best "source material" transfer at the moment?

I know when I did my transfer of all three films they were ~65GB per film using lossless (a must IMHO) HuffyUV codec. I had ZERO dropped frames and manually (mathmatically and dealing with pattern breaks) deinterlaced it all. The problem was that I was using an ATI card which I KNOW wasn't giving me the best possible results. My LD player also was the Pioneer DVL919 which was the last generation made and was likely made with the cheapest possible parts as LD had all but died at that point.

I'm just curious. I can't wait for Zion's release as it has the most potential in my opinion as he seems to have the highest standards in terms of uncompromising quality (anamorphic 16x9, dual-layer, best screen cap results, audio options, lack of annoying "branding" etc,) but having the best "source" to play with myself is something I'd also be interested in. Not to mention that lossless compressed AVI would be useful for future (post-DVD) archival.


Ben
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Which has been promptly and mysteriously stickied.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Which has been promptly and mysteriously stickied.


Eeewwwwww- that didn't sound exactly right, MBJ
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I couldn't resist to be the 666th poster...
On a long enough time-line, the survival rate of everyone drops to zero...
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666th poster, eh? Does that mean Lucas shoves a pinapple up your arse in Hell (a la Little Nicky) or vice/versa? I mean, you should get some kind of prize for being so evil.
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Wow, the menus look great - I haven't even put a single brain cell towards thinking about menus yet.
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Yeah, those menus look cool! I prefer the beginning with the star field blasting in the background to the sound of a lightsaber. My only gripe is when you click on sound options or whatever, and vader says "Prepare your troops for a ground assault" and there's that awkward cut to a close up before it goes to another menu. It all seems so awkward.

maybe if you got rid of that close up?

Just my 2 cents.

PS: What program are you using?

What’s the internal temperature of a TaunTaun? Luke warm.

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Originally posted by: zion
Updated first post with progress (or lack thereof) with my project.

Also added more sample vids to my DVD menu page.

Damn Zion, impressive most impressive. Menu's look great. I can't wait to see these menu's on the finished project. Keep up the great work!
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Originally posted by: Mavimao
Yeah, those menus look cool! I prefer the beginning with the star field blasting in the background to the sound of a lightsaber. My only gripe is when you click on sound options or whatever, and vader says "Prepare your troops for a ground assault" and there's that awkward cut to a close up before it goes to another menu. It all seems so awkward.

maybe if you got rid of that close up?

Just my 2 cents.

PS: What program are you using?

I'm using a combination of After Effects and Premiere. Also some light work in Audition for the sound clips. I think that transition looks odd because that's actually a clip of Vader when he's talking to Peitt, not Veers. The Veers clip seems to work much better and I'll be inserting it for my next version.

My Projects:
[Holiday Special Hybrid DVD v2]
[X0 Project]
[Backstroke of the West DVD]
[ROTS Theatrical DVD]