Jay

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Join date: 22-Feb-2003
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Post: #172500
Topic: T2 HDWMV isn't the full print
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172500/action/topic#172500
Time: 23-Jan-2006 9:17 PM

I believe what Cameron has stated is that he used to prefer full frame transfers for home video back when all displays were 4:3. Stanley Kubrick cited similar preferences, which I read was due to how awful 2001 looked when it was panned and scanned. That's why everything he did after that was shot on Academy ratio stock and was composed not only to look good for matted theater showings, but also look good on home displays with the full frame in view. Now that the majority of displays sold are widescreen, I'm guessing both directors would have different opinions on the matter.

While the full frame transfers of Kubrick's later films are quite nice, I'd like to see a future release (possibly in HD on BluRay) that has both a full frame version in keeping with Kubrick's last known wishes and a matted, anamorphic transfer that reproduces their original theatrical aspect ratios.

Post: #172383
Topic: T2 HDWMV isn't the full print
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172383/action/topic#172383
Time: 23-Jan-2006 2:41 PM

The intended aspect ratio of T2 is 2.35:1, not 16:9. A Super 35 frame is 1.66:1 I believe. Mattes are applied to achieve the desired aspect ratio.

The WMV transfer has the mattes in place. The mattes were removed for the 4:3 VCD transfer, which is why you see more vertical information in the capture.

Post: #172308
Topic: Sci-Fi Channel
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172308/action/topic#172308
Time: 23-Jan-2006 11:31 AM

Originally posted by: JediSage
BTW Jay: You ever read any of Ellison's stuff? Picked up Strange Wine a while back, but have not finished it yet. Quite good so far.

I almost never read. I'm a terrible English major. I did take The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with me to Mexico last week though. First book I've read in years (I'd already read it in junior high over a decade ago).

Originally posted by: maddog00
Was it bitter feelings that Farscape got canned for all the other Stargates series? Just curious.

Forgot about Farscape. Another shining moment from SciFi's past. When I was bedridden for three months after a car accident, I watched Farscape every day along with some other show whose name I can't remember. It was about fighting demons called Morlocks. Loved that one. That was SciFi, wasn't it?

Post: #172291
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172291/action/topic#172291
Time: 23-Jan-2006 10:57 AM

Originally posted by: greencapt
On a few forums I participate in there are icons to the left of the thread names that show you, when logged in of course, whether or not YOU the poster have commented in that thread or not. I find that useful as many times threads will have similar names and its a nice 'at a glance' way to see if you have left a psot there without going to your own profile and looking at your post history. Does the new software have anything like that?

This should make it into the first beta. I haven't implemented it yet, but it's on my list.

Post: #172208
Topic: Sci-Fi Channel
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172208/action/topic#172208
Time: 22-Jan-2006 10:41 PM

SciFi was my favorite channel by a country mile back when it first showed up. The Prisoner, Dr. Who, Land of the Giants, Lost In Space, Star Trek, SciFi Buzz...my god. OT Star Wars. The Dune extended cut. The Puppetmaster movies. Harlan Ellison. I totally geeked out. I looked forward to my Sunday night Prisoner fix all week.

Even the original movies were halfway decent. I remember this one called Deep Red with Michael Biehn (The Terminator) that was pretty good.

Now? I bought BSG on DVD after seeing one episode. Haven't had time to watch it yet, but I look forward to it. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about SciFi.

Post: #172206
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/172206/action/topic#172206
Time: 22-Jan-2006 10:29 PM

I haven't included poll functionality in this first draft, so the ability to add a poll to an existing thread is certainly something I can keep in mind when I do get to that point.

Post: #169453
Topic: Who saw Lucas's speech at Peoples Choice Awards?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169453/action/topic#169453
Time: 11-Jan-2006 9:46 AM

Originally posted by: CO
"The most important people for any filmmaker, the reason that I make films, is for you!"

The part he forgot:

"Except for the whole OT on DVD thing. That was about my needs as a creative person. They're mine, so I can do what I want. But I love you guys, and everything I do, I do it for you. Really."

<cue Bryan Adams as Lucas wipes his ass with a printout of the originaltrilogy.com petition>

Post: #169402
Topic: Serenity
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/169402/action/topic#169402
Time: 11-Jan-2006 12:51 AM

Great TV series.

Good movie if you walk in blind. Great movie if you've seen the series first.

The DVD is selling like mad. I expect further Firefly material, whether it's theatrical, straight-to-video, or a second season on Showtime.

Universal has Serenity on their launch list for HD-DVD in March. I wish they'd go BluRay already. They're the only studio that hasn't. Dumbasses.

Post: #168790
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/168790/action/topic#168790
Time: 9-Jan-2006 1:17 AM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
That last image of Brooke Langton is broken so I'll post a replacement for ya!

I remember when I first saw her in The Replacements. Really hot. Cute freckles.

Post: #168694
Topic: Digital transfer of TPM?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/168694/action/topic#168694
Time: 8-Jan-2006 3:23 PM

I thought Ep. I was also shot digitally. Ep. II used a better, newer HD cam though.

Post: #168100
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/168100/action/topic#168100
Time: 5-Jan-2006 10:51 PM

AWK's post was a joke. Lighten up.

kev, lay off. For someone who sends me PMs about "annoying" members, you play the role of aggressor too often. You can't attack someone just because they disagree with you.

I seriously can't wait to have the new software done. The ignore function will solve so many problems.

Post: #167859
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167859/action/topic#167859
Time: 4-Jan-2006 7:35 PM

It's probably a good thing it didn't pan out anyway, Dayv. Since the site is a registered business now, anything done in a volunteer capacity might be a difficult situation to handle from a tax perspective.

I'll probably make use of cafepress.com initially and see how it pans out from a profit perspective.

Post: #167726
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167726/action/topic#167726
Time: 4-Jan-2006 10:49 AM

Yeah, that's the next project.

Post: #167718
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167718/action/topic#167718
Time: 4-Jan-2006 9:56 AM

Originally posted by: Shimraa
Jay where is our christmas gift

watch you know what jay is going to do, we misread him te entire time

he is going to unveal the new site, for the sites bday

now taking bets for march

Sometimes, when I'm sitting at my computer and staring at a screen full of code, I want to eat a bullet.

I'm under more pressure now to get the site done because the wedding and holidays put us in a financial pinch and I need to start selling some damn t-shirts or something.

Post: #167578
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167578/action/topic#167578
Time: 3-Jan-2006 6:47 PM

I'm working on new software, not the current boards. No idea what would cause your speed improvement.

Post: #167378
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167378/action/topic#167378
Time: 3-Jan-2006 12:48 AM

Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
Could we use the Hollywood phrase and say that you're in development "hell"?

It fits.

Post: #167284
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/167284/action/topic#167284
Time: 2-Jan-2006 10:09 PM

Got sick over vacation. Didn't do much those days.

Grandmother in hospital today. Doesn't look like anything serious, luckily. But no work done today either.

Continuing with development.

Post: #164932
Topic: A SPARK OF HOPE FROM OT.COM WE HAVE A NEW CAUSE !!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164932/action/topic#164932
Time: 22-Dec-2005 11:54 AM

YIYF - I did exclude Rikter from the e-mail.

Just wanted to let everyone know how proud I am of the membership here. I would've been pleased if we'd reached a couple hundred dollars, but to get to the $1000 mark is wonderful.

There have been times over the past year when I considered pulling the plug on the site, whether due to financial reasons or lack of time to maintain it properly. This is one of those times--probably the most significant--when I'm really glad I didn't.

I hope each and every one of you, whether you're able to contribute in money or in spirit, has a really incredible Christmas/Hanukkah/whatever and a very prosperous new year.

You all rock.

Post: #164825
Topic: The Sad State Of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164825/action/topic#164825
Time: 22-Dec-2005 1:49 AM

I have all the OT Playskool sets. Bought two of each a couple years back--one for my nephew, one for me. I think they're pretty awesome.

Post: #164794
Topic: A SPARK OF HOPE FROM OT.COM WE HAVE A NEW CAUSE !!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164794/action/topic#164794
Time: 22-Dec-2005 12:13 AM

Just sent a mass e-mail to all forum members about this thread. Hopefully we'll get a few more donations before the deadline.

Thanks to those of you who already donated.

Post: #164465
Topic: A SPARK OF HOPE FROM OT.COM WE HAVE A NEW CAUSE !!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164465/action/topic#164465
Time: 20-Dec-2005 3:45 PM

I don't have a way in this crappy forum software to PM or e-mail everyone at once.

What I can do, if YIYF is willing to extend the deadline, is very quickly build an e-mail app that will let me grab all the e-mail addresses out of the database and e-mail every member. I could probably get it done tonight actually. A bit SPAMmy, but it's for a good cause.

Post: #164179
Topic: I did the SW test with my 7 year old nephew, there is hope!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164179/action/topic#164179
Time: 18-Dec-2005 11:32 PM

The kid has taste.

Post: #164084
Topic: what did you get for xmas this year?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/164084/action/topic#164084
Time: 18-Dec-2005 2:02 PM

I asked for lots of Star Wars legos. I believe there will be a Star Destroyer and Death Star under the tree for me this year. Various games and DVDs also.

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
By the way, you might be interested to know that thedigitalbits.com has reported that Paramount has confirmed that ST:TAS will finally be released in mid-to-late 2006.

Post: #163865
Topic: On Christianity
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163865/action/topic#163865
Time: 16-Dec-2005 9:56 PM

I stopped going to my Methodist church after I was confirmed at 13.

That's an extra hour of sleep every Sunday, which has done me more good than religion ever did.

The whole premarital sex thing has also worked out really well for me.

Post: #163232
Topic: MANGLER BROS., INC. IS NOW CLOSED HERE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163232/action/topic#163232
Time: 14-Dec-2005 2:19 PM

You need to start a new post for me to make it sticky. I can't grab individual posts and push them to the top.