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Post: #669871
Topic: Halloween [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669871/action/topic#669871
Time: 7-Nov-2013 11:12 PM — Edited 7-Nov-2013 11:23 PM

35th Anniversary BD

'99 THX DVD

I really don't like the muted look of the 35th. The blacks don't seem right. The THX not only has better color but its use of contrast enhances the shadows. They should be darker. They look a bit grey in the 35th.

Post: #669824
Topic: Halloween [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669824/action/topic#669824
Time: 7-Nov-2013 6:34 PM

Looks good. There are moments when the THX really pops. It just has more vibrancy than the new 35th which is dimmed down and muted. The THX puts a lot of color in the girls faces when they're walking home. The 35th just strips all that color away. It's lackluster in comparison to the warmth of the THX image.

Post: #669252
Topic: Halloween [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669252/action/topic#669252
Time: 4-Nov-2013 7:30 PM

2007 BD (white lighting = not creepy)

'99 THX DVD (blue lighting = creepy)

Post: #669111
Topic: Halloween [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669111/action/topic#669111
Time: 4-Nov-2013 4:36 AM

Thanks, Andrea. This project is definitely going to be awesome!

Post: #669087
Topic: Halloween [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/669087/action/topic#669087
Time: 3-Nov-2013 8:54 PM

Will it look more like this...

... or this

Post: #668337
Topic: [spoRv] projects - past and future
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/668337/action/topic#668337
Time: 30-Oct-2013 9:56 PM

That's one great list of future projects, Andrea. I have to say that Mad Max 2 and Halloween are probably at the top of my wish list for color-timing restoration... and of course Escape From New York because they mastered the BD rather dark to begin with. I've already been asking some veteran members about Suspiria so that's always an exciting project. I have the Raiders WOWOW and that version looks awesome. It'll be nice to have A Nightmare On Elm Street finally color-corrected in HD. I still watch the DVD because it has the correct colors. And of course Alien and Aliens are fan favorites that deserve restoration. So there's a lot of incredible films to look forward... based on what you did with The Thing, the results should be fantastic. Thanks again for the great efforts to preserve so many classic works of cinematic art. Many of these are my very favorites of all time.

Post: #667140
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/667140/action/topic#667140
Time: 24-Oct-2013 6:34 PM

There always has been slightly dodgey ADR when the girls walk home. Not all of it, but there are moments that have always been less than perfect.

Post: #666987
Topic: Info: Our projects released thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666987/action/topic#666987
Time: 23-Oct-2013 10:14 PM

Speaking of HD-DVD, Streets of Fire is finally scheduled to be released on Blu-ray in the UK. It's only ever been available on HD-DVD and that disc looked and sounded pretty awesome. There were no special features though. The new Blu-ray will be packed with features. Hopefully they don't screw it up, but if they do I believe DJ has the HD-DVD in his archive.

Post: #666618
Topic: Info: Our projects released thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666618/action/topic#666618
Time: 22-Oct-2013 2:12 AM

Shout At The Devil is airing October 24th at 6:30am on MGM HD (USA) EST. From what I have read, the version of Convoy that MGM HD features is the full length cut as well and I can confirm it is a great looking print. I have no way to capture these unfortunately.

Post: #666579
Topic: Info: Our projects released thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666579/action/topic#666579
Time: 21-Oct-2013 9:06 PM

Convoy (1978) has been broadcast on MGM HD Channel quite regularly. It actually looks pretty great.

Post: #666548
Topic: The Matrix [spoRv] *BD-25 RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666548/action/topic#666548
Time: 21-Oct-2013 7:19 PM

Thanks, Andrea. This will be spectacular.

Post: #666544
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666544/action/topic#666544
Time: 21-Oct-2013 7:02 PM

Hey Boris, I'm with you on that first one in that it seemed absolutely fine on my system. I've watched it several times with that track and I've looked closely at the spots that brought issues for some but I have absolutely no problems in those spots or any other. That's with the original track that DJ sent to Doombot and was uploaded for us first. The modified one may be of use to many but the original may still fit for others. I don't want to confuse anyone. Doombot was very helpful and I'm sure he can clarify any issues. But the first track worked fine for me. Thanks again, DJ.

Post: #666539
Topic: Info: Our projects released thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666539/action/topic#666539
Time: 21-Oct-2013 6:35 PM — Edited 21-Oct-2013 6:47 PM

I found Explorers via Usenet... it's 14 gigs and it's from HDNET Movies in 1080i according to the description. It has the bug in the lower right corner that says "HDNet Kidscene" which kinda sucks. It's the best I've seen it look to date. On another note, does anybody have an opinion regarding Black Christmas (1974). I'm just asking because it has been said that the original mono on the BD is the way to go, as the remix used stems from a workprint and tampers with the balance of many scenes. I had never seen this film in my life and just watched it. Man that was scary. Even today. I can only imagine what the reaction was like in '74. The remix didn't hurt the experience but I know I should stick to the mono. It seems that there are some sync issues with the remix on the retail BD but there also seems to be some slightly suspect ADR as well. I'm new to Black Christmas so maybe you guys know, but I love the film anyway. In the documentary the director Bob Clark says that he met John Carpenter on a project and John asked him about a sequel to Black Christmas as it's open ended to some degree depending on how you look at it. Bob said that if he did do a sequel he would set it on Halloween night a year after the murders when the deranged killer escapes and goes back to his home town. A sequel was never made of course. I don't know if the story is true but that's what Bob Clark said in the documentary during his interview. Halloween does owe a bit to the style of Black Christmas clearly. When A Stranger Calls also lifted the central premise. I love John Carpenter's stuff so I figure they were just really creative guys who wanted to tell these stories. Bob Clark seemed like a good man. Rest easy friend.

Post: #666204
Topic: Conan The Barbarian 1982 US Theatrical Edition & BONUS! *RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/666204/action/topic#666204
Time: 19-Oct-2013 9:18 PM

I just checked your problem point on the MS download via utorrent and mine is fine. No problems at all. Great work from Team Blu as usual and greatly appreciated. Amazing efforts all around. Many thanks to Space K for the upload. It checks out perfectly and intact on my end. Thanks to all!

Post: #665751
Topic: Conan The Barbarian 1982 US Theatrical Edition & BONUS! *RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665751/action/topic#665751
Time: 17-Oct-2013 12:19 AM

It's working much better at this point... give it a shot with utorrent if you have any trouble.

Post: #665544
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665544/action/topic#665544
Time: 15-Oct-2013 9:50 PM

I've got my eyes glued to my display and I'm still not seeing this issue. My disc is in perfect sync with DJ's audio from start to finish. It's the file that DB made available via upload originally and it works fine on my end. Strange but true.

Post: #665536
Topic: Conan The Barbarian 1982 US Theatrical Edition & BONUS! *RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665536/action/topic#665536
Time: 15-Oct-2013 9:07 PM

Thanks again, Space... I'll seed throughout the rest of the month and as long as possible beyond that point. I know a lot of people really appreciate the effort.

Post: #665172
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/665172/action/topic#665172
Time: 13-Oct-2013 5:04 PM

Hey DB, your original w64 file synced perfectly to both of my BD's and you're seeing them in perfect sync as well, so no complaints here. In fact, I made a best of disc with all the commentaries and DJ's audio as well as the best remix and they all synced. In the past with other films, I've certainly noticed as little as 250ms mistakes... I mean when it's off it's off and you notice it. DJ's Criterion track via your upload worked like a charm for me. Many thanks to both of you for helping a brutha out.

Post: #664852
Topic: Conan The Barbarian 1982 US Theatrical Edition & BONUS! *RELEASED*
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664852/action/topic#664852
Time: 11-Oct-2013 6:08 PM

The theatrical was added to the spleen by a very kind individual... perhaps another willing and able party would be so helpful with the EE. Greatly appreciated either way.

Post: #664661
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664661/action/topic#664661
Time: 10-Oct-2013 6:32 PM

I also have perfect sync in those places. Both BD's and the THX are perfectly in sync throughout. I'm very sensitive to any drift and I'm not seeing any problems on my set-up.

Post: #664521
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664521/action/topic#664521
Time: 10-Oct-2013 2:43 AM — Edited 10-Oct-2013 3:37 AM

Are you in a PAL region? I'm in NTSC land. Would a frame rate issue be a possibility?

Post: #664505
Topic: HALLOWEEN - Fixing the audio and re-creating 1999 color timing (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664505/action/topic#664505
Time: 10-Oct-2013 1:10 AM — Edited 10-Oct-2013 3:32 AM

Thanks to DJ and DB once again... their Criterion mono audio file synced perfectly to the 2007 BD as well as the 35th Anniversary BD. It also synced to my THX DVD. Thanks guys, it's greatly appreciated as usual.

Post: #664106
Topic: Info: Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan - ABC cut
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/664106/action/topic#664106
Time: 8-Oct-2013 3:34 PM — Edited 8-Oct-2013 3:49 PM

Just FYI... that announcer is Ernie Anderson who was "the voice of ABC" from the late '70s all the way to the '90s. He is also the father of film director Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights). I'll hear that man's voice in my head until the end of my days... "The Looooooooovvvvee Boat."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXeyp21_EBI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-gyIWGr2U4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYlPifDUBg

Post: #663893
Topic: Robocop - Director's Cut 1080p restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/663893/action/topic#663893
Time: 7-Oct-2013 6:49 PM

Good points all around... and when I tried to sync the Criterion soundtrack I did notice that half second drift. Very frustrating, though the soundtrack that was used for the "hybrid cut" project originally was good. I opted to stick with that in the end. He included the Criterion commentary track as well which was nice.

Post: #663842
Topic: Robocop - Director's Cut 1080p restoration (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/663842/action/topic#663842
Time: 7-Oct-2013 4:35 PM

That "hybrid cut" that went up on TPB earlier this year worked out pretty well using the unreleased Sony BD and the HDTV director's cut. The guy added some grain to the HDTV to balance it with the Sony look. Other than a frame stutter in one early chapter the balance of the project turned out solid. It's worth a look, but you guys are obviously talking about a far more ambitious project. Hopefully this film will eventually be treated with the respect it deserves on home digital but I'm not holding my breath. They just can't get this one right for some reason.