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Post: #285662
Topic: Info: awaiting a curious eBay purchase - super8 StarWars reel
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/285662/action/topic#285662
Time: 7-May-2007 8:17 AM

Originally posted by: Nanner Split

Originally posted by: Puggo - Jar Jar's "Yoda"
I just bought one of those super8 StarWars reels on eBay. Having recently produced the Puggo Edition from Boba Feta's reels, there's nothing particularly interesting about that, except that these supposedly were "augmented" by super-8 footage made by the original owner, off of the TV. If they turn out to contain the rare TV airing of the missed grappler throw, or Vader hitting his head on the door, or Greedo shooting 3rd, I'll be sure and let y'all know

FWIW, it's item #300107526524.

"the rare TV airing of the missed grappler throw"- myth

"Vader hitting his head on the door, or Greedo shooting 3rd"- never heard of these.

You do know that he's joking don't you?

Post: #282516
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/282516/action/topic#282516
Time: 15-Apr-2007 4:31 PM

Have to say I loved the music, I think my reaction on seeing this was:

1. Cool! Battle of the Heroes from Episode III, nice mirroring.
2. Wow it fits perfectly!

I think I was then speechless for the rest of the clip...

Excellent work, still really looking forward to this. Long shot I know, but I'm guessing you haven't been future-proofing yourself and doing all this work in HD have you?

Post: #280797
Topic: //RETURNING TO JEDI\\: NTSC & PAL DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280797/action/topic#280797
Time: 4-Apr-2007 7:08 PM

I thought MoveAlong had posted correct files to the newsgroups?

Post: #275649
Topic: Classic Edition: Return of the Jedi by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/275649/action/topic#275649
Time: 6-Mar-2007 1:52 PM

Originally posted by: kaine23
Are there actual seeders for this?

I'll be back on seeding over at demonoid in the next couple of hours - don't leave my pc on when I'm at work.

Post: #274483
Topic: Converting PAL (H264) to NTSC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/274483/action/topic#274483
Time: 28-Feb-2007 8:10 PM

Hi Moth3r,

You're obviously correct - I want to do what you said! Slow down the audio, so it runs at the correct speed rather than time stretch it so it fits the slower and therefore longer video.

I notice that BeLight / BeSweet has Soundtouch / stretch built in, so I adjusted the rate to the figure you listed, but it now seems to be too slow.

How did you calculate that rate in the first place? I'm assuming it is something to do with the 4% speed difference, but other than that...

Annoyingly I had got the audio to be in sync, yet choppy, but now when I mux there various versions in Scenarist, none of them work anymore.

Conceivably, I can go back to my 'trimmed' transport stream, which I do believe I trimmed to start on the first I-Frame. From there I can demux the ac3, fix the ac3, convert the ac3 to a wav, trim the first 23 frames off the front which I have done within the encoder when I've converted the footage as it seemed to be 'grey', and then re-ac3 back out to author with.

Must. Keep. Going.

Post: #274171
Topic: Converting PAL (H264) to NTSC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/274171/action/topic#274171
Time: 27-Feb-2007 4:28 PM

I'm still intending to update this with a more detailed explanation, but in the meantime, what is the best way to convert a 25fps WAV file to a 23.976fps WAV file. Using Besweet seems to introduce a choppiness to the file.

A step my step guide for muppets like myself would be great at this point!!

Cheers

Post: #272466
Topic: Classic Edition: The Empire Strikes Back by Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272466/action/topic#272466
Time: 17-Feb-2007 8:03 PM

I certainly missed ROTJ when initially released.

Wouldn't mind it for completion's sake.

Post: #272420
Topic: Converting PAL (H264) to NTSC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/272420/action/topic#272420
Time: 17-Feb-2007 11:33 AM

This is kind of following on from some of the points which came up in DarkJedi's "Howard The Duck" thread, which I felt could do with branching off to this forum so as they don't get lost in 'the mysts of time' as it were. I'm still

working my way through some of this, running into a few problems, but my thinking is that ultimately, it appears they 'we' in Europe seem to be getting better versions of US films in High Def, thanks to SkyHD and Premiere in Germany.

The only problem is of course the speed of these films.

As I understand it, the process should run as follows:

- H264 & Ac3 Transport Stream.ts
- Trim, if necessary with Transport Stream Packet Editor
- Demux using xport
- rename demuxedaudio.mpa to demuxedaudio.ac3
- fix issues with audio stream using ac3fix
- slow down audio to 23.976fps*
- Using an AVISynth Script, slow down, crop, resize your HD Video was needed
- Encode via your AVS file or from a intermediate AVI file to the format of your choice
- Remux audio with video either during DVD authoring or to a standalone file

A couple of points that have come up:

- You may wish to use NTSC audio from a DVD release, in which case you may have sync issues to correct
- Moth3r has suggested using AVC2AVI_mod to wrap you H264 video within an AVI container, although I couldn't get this to work.

*I have read that the trick with the audio is to run the AC3 through BeLight / BeSweet and under advanced settings, set the framerate from 25000 to 23976, but so far this has been unsuccessful. Not being an 'audio-head' I could do with some help on this part.

Disclaimer

This guide is intended to help people preserve content, like 'Howard the Duck' and 'Monster Squad'. Obviously normal OT.com rules apply when discussing such things, so please tread carefully.

Thanks to Dark Jedi, Moth3r and anyone else I've forgotton so far.

Post: #271635
Topic: Criterion Collection: Adventures of Baron Munchausen & The Fisher King (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271635/action/topic#271635
Time: 13-Feb-2007 8:52 PM

bdev,

If Encore & DVD-Lab aren't 'up to snuff', and as you rightly say Scenarist is a huge step for what is already a huge disc, have you considered looking into Spruce Maestro?

I use it quite a bit so PM me if you need pointers.

Post: #271605
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271605/action/topic#271605
Time: 13-Feb-2007 6:30 PM

Nice One! One more thing to look forward too on this release.

Post: #271577
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271577/action/topic#271577
Time: 13-Feb-2007 5:09 PM

I found the german version @712x1022 ok, but ideally I'm looking for the English versions.

Cassidy, I don't suppose I could get a copy of those, could I?

Please?

Post: #271558
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271558/action/topic#271558
Time: 13-Feb-2007 4:17 PM

Has anyone got a high res copy of the film poster for dvd cover artwork?

Google isn't offering up the goods.

Post: #271236
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271236/action/topic#271236
Time: 11-Feb-2007 7:43 PM

I think the big problem is that the tools are so new for H264, everything is still a bit flakey.

Someone will bring out a better tool to convert these things, and the sooner the better!!

Post: #271230
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271230/action/topic#271230
Time: 11-Feb-2007 7:29 PM

Easy Fella!

I wasn't having a go, just pointing out I think the source material may go a bit iffy near the end, hence CCE no encoding them.

C'mon now, the end is in sight - deep breaths

Post: #271222
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271222/action/topic#271222
Time: 11-Feb-2007 6:51 PM

Hey DJ,

Cactus is right, the credits are on the HD Rip, but I think there may be an issue with them, as VirtuaDub has crashed out twice, right near the end of a file save, and I'm betting it's down to the credits. Obviously an MPEG-2 file is more resiliant to files just ending than AVIs are.

Funnily enough I haven't had any problems with the beginning of the file, but the end after 90 minutes of file created (460GB!!!) is very very annoying.

Post: #271078
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/271078/action/topic#271078
Time: 10-Feb-2007 3:40 PM

Hey DJ,

Looks like you got some 'official' chapter points - are they from the laserdisc?

Anychance you I could use them on my project - my pm's are on btw.

Many Thanks

Post: #270674
Topic: Criterion Collection: Adventures of Baron Munchausen & The Fisher King (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270674/action/topic#270674
Time: 8-Feb-2007 7:30 PM

Normally still menus compress down to a 1-frame MPEG-2 file in the region of 200k (ish). Certainly at least within Spruce Maestro.

I guess the question is whether you hit the limits of Encore rather than the DVD Spec...

Let's hope not!

Post: #270637
Topic: Criterion Collection: Adventures of Baron Munchausen & The Fisher King (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270637/action/topic#270637
Time: 8-Feb-2007 5:55 PM

Theoretically, the initial limit you should reach is 1Gb worth of menus, which I would imagine is an awful lot of still menus.

Of course that's 1GB per VTS, so if Encore let you allocate menu's to other VTS' you could conceivably have an entire DVD of menus, although I imagine you'd reach some sort of PGC-limit before then.

Just think how many 'menus' make up these quiz DVDs which seem 'all the rage' at present.

Post: #270589
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270589/action/topic#270589
Time: 8-Feb-2007 3:51 PM

Originally posted by: baby hum
OK. This is where i need help then. I've loaded the captured NTSC DV footage into FCP 5.12. I've applied the 4:1:1 filter to it and am now rendering. Is this correct?

It's at this stage I defer to the infinte knowledge of Moth3r...

Post: #270257
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270257/action/topic#270257
Time: 7-Feb-2007 7:43 AM

Originally posted by: Moth3r

Two suggestions:
Use AVC2AVI to put the H264 stream into an AVI container, and use AVISource(), as described on the previous page.
or
Assuming you are using the latest AVISynth version 2.5.7, use the new framecount parameter to force the correct length, e.g. DirectShowSource( "filename", framecount=<no. of frames> )

I had tried opening the AVI produced by AVC2AVI into MainConcept, but no dice - haven't tried via the AVISynth script.

What's the best way to get the framecount of the ts file - does something like TSEditor list it?

Cheers

Post: #270135
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/270135/action/topic#270135
Time: 6-Feb-2007 4:30 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
OK I think I figured something out,the first 4 seconds of this file has no image or sound,so I just figured what if I took off about 4-5 seconds and then save,so I did,and wallah,now I am able to open the file up,so I will start encoding tonight,so in short,I think there was something screwy in the very beginning of this file that was NOT letting avisynth and cce open this correctly,and giving errors.
thanks again to everyone,and I hope this encodes OK,then on to the NTSC version,I will do the PAL first.
DJ

Hey DJ,

How did you crop the beginning of the the TS? I've notice that everything I've used the AVISynth script with has got the number of frames and therefore the running time completely wrong - like in the region of 16 hours!!

I'm not really doing anything 'funky', just:

DirectShowSource(howard.ts)
AssumeFPS(23.976)

Any suggestions?

I came home from work, only to find my aspect ratio knackered. Damn software keeps forgetting my settings!

Post: #269748
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269748/action/topic#269748
Time: 4-Feb-2007 8:23 PM

No Problem, here they are as I've noted them down - I'll try and get screengrabs up tomorrow.

START - In The Beginning
13:00 - "Nice Place"
19:10 - "This is humiliating"
35:15 - Under New Management
46:32 - Trouble at the lab
60:00 - "Who ordered the eggs?"
70:45 - "Power"
81:35 - "No Duck is an Island"
90.11 - Dark Overlord
99:12 - End Credits

Nice even number when it comes to menus. Let me know if you want to put in more. Mixture of film quotes and chapter-esque descriptions.

HTH

Post: #269714
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269714/action/topic#269714
Time: 4-Feb-2007 5:13 PM

Originally posted by: dark_jedi
I just want to thank the 3 people to look at these clips,Slark,DarthBoMan,and my friend Cassidy,your input is greatly appreciated

I have another question though,does anyone have from either laserdisc or something of where the chapter stops should be on this,or should I just guess?
also if anyone has some nice wallpapers or anything that would be good for the dvd-rom folder,please let me know,I would like to add some cool goodies.

Plus I think I am ready to start doing the DVD's now,I have deleted ALL test clips and samples,and have finalised my avi scripts,so stay tuned for anyone that is interested.

DJ

Hey DJ,

I came up with 10 chapter points while watching a DIVX version earlier this week. Let me know if you're interested.

Post: #269664
Topic: The Official babyhum Release Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269664/action/topic#269664
Time: 4-Feb-2007 11:50 AM

Originally posted by: baby hum

(for you techies out there I used my Pioneer laserdisc player connected to my Canopus AVC110 via S-Video and gold plated audio cables and captured with Final Cut Pro using the NTSC DV codec and encoded with Apple's Compressor software at the highest possible bitrate).

Someone please correct me, but I had always heard that NSTC DV should be avoided as an intermediate codec as it is 4.1.1 meaning when you do the DVD encode, which is 4.2.0, you end up with effectively 4.1.0 colour. PAL DV on the other hand is 4.2.0, ie: the same as DVD.

I seriously need to catch up on your DVDs, you making them faster than I can aquire them!

Post: #269555
Topic: Howard The Duck - special edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/269555/action/topic#269555
Time: 3-Feb-2007 3:41 PM

Hey DarkJedi,

Looking good. I'm looking to do something with HowardHD myself, and I was wondering if you had done anything about the amount of dirt which appears on the print?

Again, Nice Job!