Jetrell Fo

I do have some caps from EPIX2 that PDB was nice enough to send me.  I don't have all the films .... I'm missing TWOK, TFF, TUC, and  no Next Gen movies.  They  might be of some help.

Here is MediaInfo from TMP:

Format                         : MPEG-PS
File size                      : 9.51 GiB
Duration                       : 2h 19mn
Overall bit rate mode          : Variable
Overall bit rate               : 9 724 Kbps
Law rating                     : R

Video
ID                             : 224 (0xE0)
Format                         : MPEG Video
Format version                 : Version 2
Format profile                 : Main@High
Format settings, BVOP          : No
Format settings, Matrix        : Custom
Format settings, GOP           : Variable
Format settings, picture struc : Frame
Duration                       : 2h 19mn
Bit rate mode                  : Variable
Bit rate                       : 9 146 Kbps
Maximum bit rate               : 18.0 Mbps
Width                          : 1 920 pixels
Height                         : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio           : 16:9
Frame rate                     : 29.970 fps
Color space                    : YUV
Chroma subsampling             : 4:2:0
Bit depth                      : 8 bits
Scan type                      : Interlaced
Scan order                     : Top Field First
Compression mode               : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)             : 0.147
Time code of first frame       : 00:00:00:00
Time code source               : Group of pictures header
Stream size                    : 8.94 GiB (94%)

Audio
ID                             : 189 (0xBD)-128 (0x80)
Format                         : AC-3
Format/Info                    : Audio Coding 3
Mode extension                 : CM (complete main)
Format settings, Endianness    : Big
Muxing mode                    : DVD-Video
Duration                       : 2h 19mn
Bit rate mode                  : Constant
Bit rate                       : 384 Kbps
Channel(s)                     : 6 channels
Channel positions              : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                  : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth                      : 16 bits
Compression mode               : Lossy
Delay relative to video        : -1s 199ms
Stream size                    : 384 MiB (4%)

Lee said:

Nice work Jetrell Fo! I thought I read somewhere that it will be re-released with some of the extras removed that so offended Toho. Anyways, the version you clued me in on from TPB is outstanding and is my go-to version.

I'm glad to hear it Lee.  It is great find considering and it at least has the commentary so that's a start.

:) 

Funcha said:

Unfortunately, the file won't work for my purposes because I need something that's BD compatible as far as aspect ratio. Has anyone created an avisynth script that can correct from the Japanese black levels to the US and if so, would you be willing to share?

http://www.videohelp.com/software/AVCHDCoder

_,,,^..^,,,_ said:

Thanks guys!

Jetrell Fo gives me an input, and I followed it...

PAL LD - Bicubic Vs NTSC LD - Bicubic:
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125555

PAL LD - Bicubic Vs LD MagicSR:
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125557

NTSC LD - Bicubic Vs LD MagicSR:
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125558

I can't believe how much MagicSR improves the image quality; even so, it is still inferior to a simple bicubic resize of the GKar (maybe the worst of the 97 DVB recordings):

LD MagicSR Vs GKar Bicubic:
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125559

I must admit I used two small clips captured few years ago; now, taking several captures from different editions (4x PAL, 2x NTSC) and averaging them to wipe out noise, using a better capture card - if only I'll be able to let it work again... - and a REALLY better NTSC laserdisc player, or, even better, using Happycube method, I think image could be improved a lot - it *could* be really *probable* that result could be even better than DVB...

@nightstalkerpoet:
take a look at the following comparison; if you see aliasing in both, it's due to the enhancing filter, but if you see only (or more) aliasing only in the regraded version, it will be a fault of the regrading filter

DVB MagicSR Vs DVB MagicSR regraded:
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/125561

it's 3:30am here, time to sleee... zzz... (^^,)

LMAO ...... thank you Andrea.  Very kind of you to say.  I just remembered how your initial work looked with the LD stuff.

Having a few captures to work with so that there is more info to make use of is a far better starting place for sure.

I do like the look of the DVB MagicSR screenshot.

Just bought a copy of the recalled Bluray.  A little pricey but since it rarely shows up I figured I'd bite.

Whoohoo.

:)

TV's Frink said:

You're thinking of South Moron Mountain Outhouse.  Moron Mountain was cleaned up by volunteers last year.

 *fixed*

;)

TV's Frink said:

Jonno said:

Something for Spaced Ranger to work on after the Blu is released, I guess.

 I don't know how many people in this thread even get this, but it's the funniest thing anyone has said on ot.com this year.

Yep ....

http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/topic.cfm/The-Knick-Knack-Boobs-Restoration/topic/17679/

.... totally got it.

;)

Hal 9000 said:

Mine's INFJ (Introverted iNtuition Feeling Judging). 

Have you delved into this before? Do you know your type? Do you think this sort of thing is garbage? 

There are many, many free tests on the internet that do well enough for curiosity's sake. Here's one of the better ones.

http://similarminds.com/p_jung.html

 ideal type - ESTJ, real type - ISFP

dark_jedi said:

So you guys that keep saying it is no surprise about the "take my toys and go home" well maybe you guys are not really fans of what we do anyways, just idiots that like to start shit, I have said that when this started it was a great thing, I had almost ALL our BD's out for everyone and now this is gone, yes it is sad that the shit went down the way it did, but I did get almost ALL our stuff out there and was ready to share more.

Also why in the hell would I want anymore of our releases there now when I cannot even be there, someone please tell me that lol, I already said that uTorrent on my Home connection is a no go, and it is no big secret that I hate Usenet, I will figure something out at some point, I did before I will again, so to those that do like what we do and have some patience I thank you very much, as I have said we only have 1 title ready right now and a second to be ready withing a few weeks so no one is really missing out of anything yet.

1 more thing, I do remember who has helped with things in the past so don't worry about that, there was very, very few of you but I remember who you are.

Thanks and Have a Nice Day!

Never doubted you.  I hope all is well otherwise DJ.

:)

_,,,^..^,,,_ said:

Jetrell Fo said:

If you're gonna go TB route maybe using the Widescreen VHS set as a combiner source would be better?

Just a thought .....

Nope... the VHS, I must admit, is not that bad... to be a tape source; but it's not even near the TB quality; at least, I'd use the laserdisc, but, again, combined together, the TB and GKar are a step ahead any laserdisc capture - until we'll see a software-based capture, and I'm really waiting for it!

Aside from burnt in subs is there any reason to think the Japan LD's might not be a better candidate than say the US or French LD's?  I believe the French set had the best picture quality out of the bunch aside from the PAL aspect which seems fairly easy to adjust for.

TV's Frink said:

What's the big deal?  Spike does marathons all the time.  Anyone with copies of the three movies can do a marathon at any time.  And most of us here can do a marathon that is SE free.

I was just putting it out there is all.

:)

http://comicbook.com/2015/05/01/star-wars-movie-marathon-reportedly-before-the-force-awakens-ope/

Schedule your time off work now. AMC manager just confirmed for me there will be a STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON for the release of THE FORCE AWAKENS in December!!! -Arnie

Sounds pretty damn cool to me ... but I don't get AMC.

:(

pittrek said:

A third Star Trek death this year :( http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/story/d/story/breaking-news-grace-lee-whitney-janice-rand-of-sta/59006/FOK2_p3fKUezOgKbksZ8_A

Sad news indeed.  She was most certainly a fan favorite, including one of mine.

I am glad to know she went peacefully surrounded by her family.

If you're gonna go TB route maybe using the Widescreen VHS set as a combiner source would be better?

Just a thought .....

RedForeman said:

There is actually no need for a seedbox.

Once the initial seeding is done, the peers who have downloaded the torrent should be enough keep it alive. It worked that way for Team-Blu's torrents when they were on Myspleen, and there were plenty of seeds for Team Blu's torrents on Blu-Torrents as well.

 Agreed.

As far as I know, the seedbox option isn't going to happen unless someone wants to pay out of their own pocket for such high bandwidth options. 

I'm guessing what some are wanting are a quick download without having to torrent through normal channels.  

All I can say is good luck with your efforts.  I've downloaded and seeded the stuff I got at the latter place.  It was well worth the wait.

Today I will be picking up Godzilla 1985 on VHS from a local store.  It looks to be in awesome shape.

I just got done transferring Godzilla Vs. Megalon (Diamond Entertainment 1990 VHS) and Terror of Mechagodzilla (Simitar 1988 VHS) to DVD and I will do the same once I pick up the 1985 VHS.

Audio dubbing is not my forte so when I get it I'll update this post with which VHS version it is.

Cheers!!!!

JEDIT:

Lost out on the 1985 VHS .... the guy actually came last minute and picked it up.  It had been sitting for almost 2 weeks.  Anyways .... on the search for another one.

darth_ender said:

What do you mean by "coming from you"?  That sure was rude!  Gosh!

I'm totally kidding ;)

In all seriousness, I really do hope you find work soon.  It's hard to go without, it's especially hard to get fired.  Keep fighting the good fight.  You'll be able to provide for your family :)

 Yeah, it wasn't worded right but I know he understood.  There are just times when people are on the same wavelength ya know.

Thanks too ender, most appreciated.

TV's Frink said:

Sorry to hear that Fo.  We've had our differences in the past but I certainly don't wish you any ill will.  Hopefully you'll find something else quickly.  Best of luck.

Very kind of you Mr. Frink, and thank you, it means a lot coming from you.

Very cool Warb.  Most cerainly good news.

:)

Warbler said:

damn, sorry to hear that.  I know what it is like to be fired.  It is difficult, and I didn't have any little mouths to feed.  I'll be praying for you. 

I am also sending good thoughts and smiles out to you for your situation.  It is times like these when people come together here.  I like that about this place.

:) 

I lost my job today.  I'm not looking for any sympathy ......  just maybe some chat to calm my nerves.  I have a 10 year old so I have big decisions to make.

:(

Only one I'm missing is ROTS.  I was hoping to maybe get them framed professionally as a keepsake.

:)

Has anyone picked these up?  All 3 SE posters are now considered Classic Posters for the OT trilogy?

They are just missing the SE moniker.

http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Exclusive_Star_Wars_Posters_Now_Available_In_Your_Favorite_General_Mills_Cereal_Box_163767.asp

TMBTM said:

What shocked me the most is that TV's Frink is shocked. ;)

Yeah, it stuck out to me too.  Mr. Frink .... meditation is the answer.

:)

My sentiment is this ...... parents are supposed to raise and guide their children, not film makers or any others.  Now, our children do find influences outside the home, which is natural, but as parents it is OUR job to sit with them and explain and/or at least monitor and discuss their reactions to things.  My daughter has NEVER complained or even mentioned the large "brestacles" these knicknacks have.  She LOVES the humor, music, and the story idea of that snowman trying to free himself to hang with what he considers a pretty girl.

Nuff said in my opinion.

:)