AntcuFaalb

AntcuFaalb said:

when I'm done capturing them

This might take a while. I have to setup my new Leitch DPS-575 (finally! a 3D comb filter for AntcuFaalb!) and get comfortable with using it.

It's a monster.

I love RotJ, but I think the whole movie is better in P&S.

althor1138 said:

I don't really feel like trying to find the technidisc at this point.

Don't worry. I've got you covered. I can send you one or even all threefour of my copies when I'm done capturing them.

CatBus said:

What I'd like to know is if there is any way, other than manually comparing a couple hundred thousand still images against each other, to do this frame comparison for any two given releases?

Diffing the begin-shot-change numbers is one (pretty good; not perfect) way to tell if two sources are in sync. (Empty diff => all shots in both sources begin at the same frame number.)

If the two sources are sufficiently similar, then it's a 99% guarantee.

I can give further instructions if you're interested.

I'm thinking about spending some time this weekend doing automated analysis of NTSC and PAL GOUT. I want to make sure we've found all of the unintentionally-interlaced frames and that the two are truly in sync after making the changes you suggest, Chewtobacca.

I plan on using FFmpeg's idet filter for checking the former. The latter can be checked by diffing files containing the begin-shot-change numbers from each source.

Hal 9000 said:

I'm out of it for a little while, and everyone has delusions of grandeur.

It's surprising how well engaging in different and interesting work prevents burnout.

The ability to switch things up when you get bored (rather than watching TV, etc.) keeps your head in the game and—in my experience—has a significant positive impact on productivity.

Harmy said:

You should own the official BD in order to download the Despecialized or any restoration or fanedit based off of the BDs!!!

Seconded. Guys, please review the forum rules.

This is especially important in a popular (outside of OT.com, too) thread like this one.

RU.08 said:

which we all believe Disney is now doing

I'm hopeful, but I wouldn't say we all think they're doing that now.

msycamore said:

The shot where Luke sees Ben on the Death Star when they're about to escape was altered in that it added a previously unseen frame and deleted another in the process. So same lenght, just begins and ends on different frames.

This is further evidence for my idea that the film is or was stored separately by shot.

TServo2049 said:

Has the Cineavision print ever been scanned?

I believe so, yes, but I don't know if there are any plans to release the scan.

I'm sorry for sitting on the Derann scan. I'll get around to uploading it as soon as I get some free time.

Asaki said:

AntcuFaalb said:

The JSC is so much sharper than the Technidisc SWE, as expected. It's crazy.

The sharpness of the JSC feels very artificial to me, and the chroma shift gets really annoying.

Every transfer has pros and cons =(

Are we sure it's real chroma shift? I thought the chroma problems were linked to the laggy comb filter in Arnie.d's Pioneer HLD-X9.

CatBus said:

I'm not moving my offtopic conversations over to this thread until my check from Harmy clears.

This whole problem could be solved with a chat/shoutbox at the bottom of the page.

TServo2049 said:

Doesn't someone here know someone who has a Cineavision print?

I do! I do!

The JSC is so much sharper than the Technidisc SWE, as expected. It's crazy.

RU.08 said:

I'll have a look shortly and post some screenshots.

Thanks!

RU.08 said:

I have both the PAL and the NTSC 1997 DVDs. I can upload the PAL version to a tracker if you would like?

PAL: Is the matte opened more on the fullscreen side or is the resolution actually higher? I'd be interested in doing a comparison with my NTSC copy, sure.

NeonBible said:

Great news AntcuFaalb! I might sync it to the 1997 DVD if you haven't already?

I'd love that! Would you consider syncing to the BD as well?

dark_jedi said:

AntcuFaalb said:

AntcuFaalb said:

I managed to get it for a total of $32 (including S&H!). Expect a capture of the monomix sometime soon!

Well, not soon, but I am capturing right now. I plan to release this with the 5.1 70mm mix from the 1997 DVD and the 2.0 (down?)mix from the other side.

Capturing or a bit perfect rip? if rip can I get the links to the 3 tracks you mentioned? also this is theatrical not extended correct?

Thanks

Capturing. Yes, theatrical.

This can't be a bit perfect rip because this LD has no digital sound. It's one of the early ones with analog sound only: http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/44957/10JL-1007

The other two are, of course, bit perfect because they're the AC-3 tracks from the 1997 DVD. I demuxed them twice off the DVD and compared checksums to make sure I got a perfect copy of each.

Still interested?

doubleofive said:

Bingowings said:

AR:SE:HD?

This acronym just gets ruder and more Scottish with each new iteration  :-D

I try, Mr. Wings.

Does this mean that his lover is Mr. Redbull?! :o)

docsap said:

c/ The 79 Laserdisc doesn't feature the original 1973 Mono mix, no commercial release of THE EXORCIST does.

I still challenge this. I think you're wrong.

TV's Frink said:

Not really, that's just a myth.

lol!

DuracellEnergizer said:

The conflation of "myth" with "untruth" or "deception" is one of the worst crimes ever perpetrated against the English language.

Agreed.

Davnes007 said:

Is this what you're talking about?

http://mymarentertainment.com/project/of-moose-men-the-rocky-bullwinkle-story-special-edition-directors-cut/

Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for the hyperlink.

nightstalkerpoet said:

So, just wanted to throw this out there - 

My step-dad really hates letterbox releases. As a gift to him, I am taking the Despecialized Trilogy and going through, shot by shot, to create a 16:9 Pan and Scan version. Would anyone here be interested in a release of that? (pending Harmy's approval, of course)

Have you considered using a non-linear scaling algorithm (e.g., "wide zoom") instead?