Doctor M

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Post: #258939
Topic: Request: Edits and Xvids - file size limits help
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258939/action/topic#258939
Time: 28-Nov-2006 7:35 PM

Ok, I am a hypocrite. I'll admit that now.

As a result I put some determination into fixing some technical problems (as discussed in my Matrix Hacked thread) and successfully produced an .avi version of v2 of Matrix Reloaded Hacked.

I know it's an old edit (6-7 months) but if there IS interest I will find a torrent place for it (followed afterwards with Matrix Revolutions Hacked).

Post: #258938
Topic: .-The Matrix Hacked-..:Completed:.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258938/action/topic#258938
Time: 28-Nov-2006 7:31 PM

Success!

For those curious about the technical problems:
Womble caused some edit point to become 29.97 frames/sec even though all video footage used was 23.976.
As a result in DVD/mpeg2 format the audio syncs up fine, but since avi cannot handle variable frame rates, the video and audio got out of sync whenever the frame rate shifted.

The fix was cool.
With DGIndex I selected "preserve pulldown flags". Now I had a video that was fully 29.97. Sections that were 30fps stayed 30fps, the rest that was 23.976 got telecined on playback to 30fps.
With me? Ok, then I just IVTC'd the whole thing (telecide(order=0.decimate(cycle=5)) and BAM you have 100% 23.976 content.

700mb sized 2-pass Xvid with vbr mp3 audio.
Now my decision to post this will be based on anyone caring at this late a date.
Odds are you've seen this edit by now if you wanted to, but if a few people chime in I will definitely up it.

The quality is acceptable but size is the consideration here. If you want quality you can snag the DVD version later.

Post: #258844
Topic: .-The Matrix Hacked-..:Completed:.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258844/action/topic#258844
Time: 28-Nov-2006 3:40 PM

All the discussion on the other thread about Xvids of fan edits made me think that I'm a hypocrite since I never got a final Xvid of these made.

Is there any interested in an Xvid release for those wishing to graze before going all DVD on it?
I think I figured out a way to fix the variable frame rate issue (it's a dirty ugly hack but it should work).

Post: #258432
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258432/action/topic#258432
Time: 25-Nov-2006 11:38 PM

Yes, I finished, a HUGE thank you. I was starting to worry I'd never wrap it up.

Post: #258412
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258412/action/topic#258412
Time: 25-Nov-2006 9:34 PM

Is someone here seeding ADM's T1? I see 1 seed and I've been trying to get the last half percent for the last 3 days.
On the upside my ratio on MySpleen is the best it's ever been, but a superseeder would be nice.

Post: #258377
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258377/action/topic#258377
Time: 25-Nov-2006 3:08 PM

It's a good game, no two ways about it. But if you aren't a role playing game fan, you might be disappointed.

Post: #258330
Topic: Terminator 3 T-HOPE Edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258330/action/topic#258330
Time: 25-Nov-2006 12:15 AM

How's the NTSC version coming? I'm holding off grabbing the PAL in hopes of something I can play on a standalone.

Post: #258304
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258304/action/topic#258304
Time: 24-Nov-2006 2:26 PM

First ten minutes posted!

For those who can't do the whole 4 gig type deal, or for those impatient... here is the first ten minutes of the movie - labeled "part 1" on YouTube... subsequent parts will follow periodically, more like a tv show I guess... though I always will recommend the DVD over youtube... but here it is! Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RmsyoYPz7E

~Kaydon

I'd really rather see an Xvid torrent...

Post: #258224
Topic: Request: Edits and Xvids - file size limits help
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258224/action/topic#258224
Time: 23-Nov-2006 12:37 PM

I think you were referring to x264/H.264/AVC (which is all about the same thing). The quality of which can be fan-frickin'-tastic done correctly.
Ask the HD/BluRay people who made it part of the new standards (and anime buffs).
Bundled with 5.1 HE-AAC audio in an mkv container (mp4 as a container really isn't as nice), you can keep a manageable file size for a beautiful looking/sounding movie.

The downside is people ALWAY bitch about it not being divx/xvid/playable on their Xbox/Standalone divx-DVD player. It can also be a slow encoding comparatively if you don't have dual 64bit cores and Niagara Falls channeled across your CPU.

That said, given a choice I'll always lean toward an x264 over Xvid because it IS the future of compressed video and is very very very nearly ready for primetime.

Post: #258201
Topic: Request: Edits and Xvids - file size limits help
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258201/action/topic#258201
Time: 23-Nov-2006 4:14 AM

I think many here are mistaken.
I don't think editors are being asked to discontinue releasing DVD format. I wouldn't want that either.
We're only asking that they make a smaller format available as well.

Post: #258194
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258194/action/topic#258194
Time: 23-Nov-2006 2:35 AM

Make sure your torrent software has "SuperSeed" enabled. It maximizes the first seeding (so you need to upload the least).

Post: #258175
Topic: Request: Edits and Xvids - file size limits help
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/258175/action/topic#258175
Time: 22-Nov-2006 11:56 PM

I agree. There are so many edits out there that many of us want to give a chance, but there are only so many torrenting hours in a day.
Most we probably won't see more than once.

I think everyone should release an Xvid version that people can sample and decide if they want to commit to a version 6x larger.

Post: #257873
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257873/action/topic#257873
Time: 21-Nov-2006 12:49 PM

Post: #257778
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257778/action/topic#257778
Time: 20-Nov-2006 11:34 PM

Heh, I'll take anything right now.

Post: #257648
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257648/action/topic#257648
Time: 20-Nov-2006 12:47 PM

With MySpleen back up is there anyone who can give a reseed to ADM's Terminator?
The Spleen went down while I was at 81%.

Post: #257575
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257575/action/topic#257575
Time: 19-Nov-2006 10:55 PM

Whew, for a minute I thought you were going to say episode 2 will be ready in another two years.

Post: #257491
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257491/action/topic#257491
Time: 19-Nov-2006 12:11 PM

Hmm, it was cross posted on Demonoid, but not it's gone.

Post: #257446
Topic: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - THE MOVIE - Finally finished
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257446/action/topic#257446
Time: 19-Nov-2006 1:33 AM

Dude, no update in this thread and BAM episode one is being torrent. Very awesome.
Not to be 'that guy' but is there a chance we'll get to see an Xvid release before we commit to 4.5gb?

Post: #257444
Topic: STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257444/action/topic#257444
Time: 19-Nov-2006 1:31 AM

I knew he finished KotOR Ep1 but I didn't know it was released. Awesome, let the torrenting commence.

Post: #257372
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257372/action/topic#257372
Time: 18-Nov-2006 11:51 AM

There there vbangle. It was amusing.
Maybe most people didn't get it, after all it wasn't a Star Wars reference.

Post: #257345
Topic: Pirates of The Caribbean: Extended Edition - A Spence Edit (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257345/action/topic#257345
Time: 18-Nov-2006 1:34 AM

Will the dual layer version have DD5.1 or will it still be 2.0?

Btw, saw the first one and have a couple comments/questions.

Has anyone mentioned that the audio is out of sync from around 2:20 on?

Also was some of the footage 30 frames/sec? Is the edit a hybrid of 23.976 with pulldown and 29.97 video?

Post: #257344
Topic: Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas (Complete) - (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/257344/action/topic#257344
Time: 18-Nov-2006 12:39 AM

kmcherry: Tonight I got to sit down and watch Muppet Family Christmas.
I was in high school when it came out and it's the first time I've ever seen it (can't understand why). Even my dad loved it.
I can't stop smiling from how much I enjoyed it.
I'm also once again reminded: Brian Henson is a hack who should just turn over everything to Disney and stop ruining the franchise.

Thank you for posting this. I sure hope someone can step up and give this the restorative treatment it deserves.

Btw, has anyone else seen this horror in the making? http://www.puppetup.com/

Post: #256985
Topic: Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas (Complete) - (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/256985/action/topic#256985
Time: 15-Nov-2006 6:09 PM

Got it, will watch it later. Quality is a bit... yucky.

Left channel audio only, bad high frequency hiss, and the bitrate should be about 20% higher for the resolution at 29.97 frames.
That won't stop me from enjoying it like a lost treasure of the muppet golden years that it is.

Post: #256905
Topic: Terminator 3 T-HOPE Edition (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/256905/action/topic#256905
Time: 15-Nov-2006 12:21 PM

The only way you'll know for sure which they did is a listening test of the NTSC and PAL versions together, or from someone else who knows.

If you have a really good ear you might just be able to tell if Arnold sounds a little girly.

Post: #256902
Topic: Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas (Complete) - (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/256902/action/topic#256902
Time: 15-Nov-2006 12:17 PM

My family has always been huge muppet fans.
My mom has a really really really old picture and letter of Kermit and Jim (signed of course). She got that after complaining that Kermit did not get enough screen time (way back when he first appeared) compared to other characters.

That said, I'm embarrassed as hell that I have no idea what the Muppet Family Christmas is. Snatching it from Demonoid now.
Thank you so much, I can't wait for the restored EOJC.