Gotcha…after combing this thread again (and taking a nice break from trying a 2nd Trilogy convert) I checked out some of the links above, and I’m going to try some of the suggestions via the VideoHelp site to see what route to take next. Thx again for the reply and GL on your set.
Darth Raider
Browsing this thread I just wanted to ask did you (solkap) have any troubles converting from MKV to your chosen format (ACVHD)? I did my first OG Trilogy Harmy Edition download with ensuing three film DVD creation this past January. Using Handbrake to convert to MP4, then DVD Flick (for the simple menu creation) and built in IMGBurn (for the layer break) on my Verbatim DVD+R DL media.
No prob, and it was a pretty quick, just a few days job for the set. Woohoo not too bad for a noob - even though I ran into converting issues with Empire and Jedi, where the spoken audio was off sync from the actor’s mouths by like 2 seconds. So I wanted to try again, which led me to…
Discovering the super duper mega awesome editions I had no idea about (the multiple audio languages/commentaries & Catbus’ massive subtitle files to boot). So I chose to start a new personal Harmy set with all the bells and whistles. Full on ordered blu-ray cases and custom covers chosen to be printed/used for said disc cases etc.
But, I’m super stuck trying to convert the mega gigabyte Harmy/Catbus Project 3PO versions where I didn’t have a problem with the smaller GB MKV file before (which also contained burnt in subs which I hated, so hence the new Trilogy project).
I just finished a 24 hour convert from the new MKV file using Handbrake…and the finished MP4 conversion file won’t even play in a VLC Player tester session. Not to mention anytime I tried to add the subs along with the audio tracks Handbrake would crash, then when I didn’t add subs, it would scan and encode fine (24 hours fine lol)…but now the frakking file won’t even frakking play. Frak!
Didn’t mean to hijack this thread, I needed to vent a bit, and may just give up trying Handbrake again and try a different converter or format (ACVHD perhaps?). The main MKV files are great, I’ve watched the Trilogy a few times on my PC, all the audio tracks click and play easy peasy (same with the subs) when viewing on my VLC player…but holy moly I think I’ve gone past my tech abilities trying to create a DVD set with these more advanced Harmy/Catbus Editions.
Darth Raider
PS - I’m just gonna dig into my recently purchased Episode VII blu-ray (the Target version with the additional digital special features) and take a couple days to recharge, and then come back to tackle this DVD project fresh.
Cool I’ll check it out, thanks again.
I’m interested in this as well…as my burn(s) for my Trilogy Set creation attempts have been off sync audio wise (dialogue vs. actors mouth movements) for Empire and Jedi, and I’m turning lots of Verbatim DVD-R DL into coasters via trouble shooting what I’m doing wrong (MKV to MP4 via Handbrake, then IMGBurn/DVDFlick menu etc). PM me whenever you can sir as this may be a good option to get a nice set made should I give up trying to make it myself.
Thanks!
Darth Raider
One more question…any recommendations for a good blu-ray writer to purchase that can do the job (making a nice SW OG Trilogy set) well, just figure I ask here from folks familiar with what is needed instead of browsing Amazon reviews etc…thanks!
Awesome, thanks for the info reply.
Quick question about this set…does the “BD” stand for BluRay version only of the torrent download? Just wondering before I attempt to start downloading this set (since I would have then have to go and get a bluray burner for the eventual burn).
Thanks!
Darth Raider
This is really nice! Be sweet for a Trilogy set (individual cases or one blu/dvd case with all three movies).
I was just wondering if there are any tips on getting properly synced up dialogue/audio when making a personal burn copy with Verbatim DVDR+DL. So far A New Hope has been fine from the first try, but after making two new files for Empire & Jedi, then new VIDEO_TS files to burn onto a disc (using DVDFlick & IMGBurn), I’m still getting that 1 to 2 second dialogue delay during most parts of Episode V & VI.
They play perfect (all MKV to MP4 converted files) on my PC with VLC Player, just notice the off audio/dialogue when I burn 'em. Searched some YouTube video tutorials on the best settings for converting MKV to MP4 using Handbrake etc… and I’m gonna keep trying until I get the last two as good as my Episode IV copy.
Some troubleshooting thoughts:
Maybe I should set a layer break (since it is DL Verbatim media), even though IMGBurn always prompts “You don’t need dual layer media for this file”, after DVD Flick is done with it’s convert, so I just accepted as is. It worked for Episode IV…
Always do them overnight with no processes running on my PC…
Anything else I’m not thinking of trying would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Darth Raider
Awesome, thanks again!
Hello,
I’m pretty much a noob to this, and I’m trying to get subtitles and some languages for a personal copy of the Despecialized Editions. As of now the only subs that work are on my original MKV file (PC), but when I do a MKV to MP4 convert (to play via Verbatim Media on my XBox360 & Blu/DVD Player), I seem to lose the subs or they are overlayed text for the OG English subs when watching (Handbrake to DVD Flick/IMGBurn is my process), and the audio is like 2 seconds off for Empire and Jedi after quite a few re-burns (A New Hope is fine). Wondering if this is the right place to try and fix my issues.
Also, can you select certain subs/dubs in this 3-PO file? (like English, German, Japanese etc), and how do I apply it to my video file for use/to burn the OG Trilogy?
I appreciate the work done for thess beloved films. Any pointing in the right direction will be appreciated!
Thanks,
Darth Raider