Moth3r

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Join date: 26-Oct-2004
Last activity: 16-Jul-2017
Posts: 4,892

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Post: #313148
Topic: Profile Bugs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/313148/action/topic#313148
Time: 11-Mar-2008 8:23 AM — Edited 11-Mar-2008 8:26 AM

Yep, it looks like fanedits.com has been hacked.
Don't think it has anything to do with the upgrade.
Just what Jay didn't need at this time. :(

Post: #313142
Topic: HALL OF FAME
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/313142/action/topic#313142
Time: 11-Mar-2008 7:08 AM

^^^^
You can change your status text to whatever you want by editing your forum profile.

Post: #313134
Topic: HALL OF FAME
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/313134/action/topic#313134
Time: 11-Mar-2008 5:29 AM

Is there any chance of you stopping the ALL CAPS typing?

Post: #313131
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/313131/action/topic#313131
Time: 11-Mar-2008 5:07 AM

Was the version shown the same as the one you sent to me for a NTSC conversion?

Just had a look at the MUFF website. Your bio says you are "currently working on a RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK project in the same vein."

Is that true? Because I'd love to see that.

Post: #312821
Topic: GOUT image stabilization - Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312821/action/topic#312821
Time: 7-Mar-2008 11:32 AM

Sounds good, and it's great to see someone become enthusiastic about AviSynth!

However, you're not going to get results to rival the X0 project (IMHO, of course) unless you figure out a way to remove the "motion smearing" caused by the THX process DVNR. The X0 project got around this by using pre-THX laserdisc releases.

Didée mentions a "temporal sharpener" in this thread, but I don't think a working filter was ever produced.

Post: #312802
Topic: A Fan Edit DVD Trading Section
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312802/action/topic#312802
Time: 7-Mar-2008 8:05 AM

We don't allow links to torrent files, rapidshare downloads, NZB files or anything that could be considered a "direct" download (yes I know that torrent files don't actually contain any "real" data, but the copyright police would not see it that way). I would argue that hosting an open forum facilitating the trading of unauthorized DVD copies is more risky than allowing mention of a torrent site or newsgroup name.

I'm certainly against the idea of having "private" or "preferential" sections of the forum.

While it's true that we don't like to see people start new topics or post their trade lists in the fan edit or memorabilia forums, there's no rule in place that prohibits users from mentioning an interest in trading and their contact information. In fact, if you look around you will find several members who have forum signatures to this effect.

Post: #312787
Topic: Getting error while finalizing burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312787/action/topic#312787
Time: 7-Mar-2008 3:16 AM

Never seen that message before. What software are you using to burn? What type of disc are you using?

Post: #312645
Topic: A Fan Edit DVD Trading Section
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312645/action/topic#312645
Time: 6-Mar-2008 4:10 AM

Having open talk about trading fan edit DVDs was deemed to be too risky for legal reasons.

We have some tutorials already in the technical help forum, but we would welcome more contributions.

Post: #312521
Topic: Mega Madness: The Ultimate Gremlins Companion (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312521/action/topic#312521
Time: 5-Mar-2008 7:04 AM

I remember getting great enjoyment from the ZX Spectrum game; especially the part in the kitchen where you use the "Peltzer Remote" to dispatch gremlins in a variety of different methods!

The adventure game had some very simple animated graphics that you might want to include.

Post: #312507
Topic: PAL -> NTSC audio conversion (probably easier than it sounds)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312507/action/topic#312507
Time: 5-Mar-2008 5:40 AM

I missed this thread to begin with, but for the record:

Assuming that the PAL video and NTSC video have the same number of frames (i.e. it's only the framerates that are different), then you can work out the adjustment from the fps: 23.976* for NTSC, 25 for PAL.

The PAL audio needs to be slowed down to 95.904% of the original speed (i.e. 4.096%).

After conversion, the total running time should be longer by a factor of 1.0427.

* Actual value used on NTSC DVD = 24000/1001

Post: #312208
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312208/action/topic#312208
Time: 3-Mar-2008 3:19 PM

Originally posted by: Sterntrooper
I too am on Virgin's free news server and have had no problems d/l'ing any of the parts that are complete. However, I was recently notified that Virgin had changed their servers from the old news.cable.ntlworld.com one to news.virginmedia.com. If you aren't already on it, might I suggest a change and re-scan. You might be able to get most of your missing parts then.

You're right! 79 out of 86 RARs appear to be complete using that server. Thanks for the info!

(Managed to repair with the extra PAR files)

Post: #312177
Topic: How to eliminate the overscan on my Vizio VX32L?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312177/action/topic#312177
Time: 3-Mar-2008 10:45 AM

A quick Google search failed to turn up a method for gaining access to the service menu on that TV.

It appears to be one of these LCDs with a native resolution of 1366 x 768. It may be possible to plug in a PC via a DVI to HDMI adapter, set the PC to the same resolution and use a 1:1 pixel mode. You can then control the scaling from your media player, which should be more configurable than the scaling circuitry built in to the display.

Post: #312173
Topic: Does Blackmagic produce an analog capture card?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312173/action/topic#312173
Time: 3-Mar-2008 9:51 AM

This one:
http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/
does have analogue inputs, although I read at Doom9 that its analogue capabilities are poorly supported.

Post: #312155
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312155/action/topic#312155
Time: 3-Mar-2008 5:12 AM

Originally posted by: adywan
The fixed version is going up now. its crossposted again just so i can upload the fixed version to all the groups i posted to before. Sorry to all those who are having problems with their ISP's usenet not carrying the files but i was unable to change any settings so it would upload to a.b.starwars as the main one.

Ady, had a look in yEnc PowerPost (I use it too) and you're correct in that there's no easy way to alter the group posting order. It might be possible by editing the QUEUE.DAT file before starting to post - I'll look into this and report back.

Post: #312154
Topic: Elstree Studios Heritage BBC Doco - Help Needed! Pic inc
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/312154/action/topic#312154
Time: 3-Mar-2008 4:55 AM

A brief external shot of the current George Lucas stage appeared while my wife was watching "Dancing on Ice" last night.

Not much help, I know, but it made me think of this thread...

Post: #311975
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311975/action/topic#311975
Time: 1-Mar-2008 2:25 PM

Originally posted by: Rebel Scum

Originally posted by: cbaka
hy everyone , i can't find ity anywhere in A.B Starwars, can someone help THANKS.

cbaka,

I don't know who provides your Usenet access - however I had the same problem going through my ISP's (Virgin Media) newsgroup access. But on checking through Astraweb - who I also use (pre-pay) and the files are there.

It doesn't show up on Virgin Media because Ady posted to a.b.dvdr, and crossposted to a.b.starwars. Since the free service offered by VM doesn't carry the high traffic groups (a.b.dvdr being one of them) the posts were dropped.

@Ady: as a VirginMedia customer myself, I'd be grateful if, when you post the DVD9, you put a.b.starwars first in the group list.

Post: #311735
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311735/action/topic#311735
Time: 28-Feb-2008 7:32 AM

Originally posted by: ron2112
The various arguments notwithstanding, I still offer to PIF the NTSC DVD-9 when it is available. For the record, I only use Taiyo Yuden media ...

AFAIK, the only dual-layer disc Taiyo Yuden makes is DVD-R DL. I've heard that dual layer -R discs should not be used for DVD-video (something to do with setting the layer break).

Post: #311726
Topic: EQ Audio Hiss
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311726/action/topic#311726
Time: 28-Feb-2008 3:28 AM

I've used a noise reduction plugin in SoundForge to remove clicks and pops from an audio capture, but I haven't done any comparison of hiss removal techniques.

You might be able to find some useful advice at the Hydrogenaudio Forums.

Post: #311641
Topic: Earthquake hits the UK! 5.2!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311641/action/topic#311641
Time: 27-Feb-2008 11:10 AM

Alternatively, as Martika said...

"I feel the earth move under my feet..."

Or even... (Tamperer feat. Maya):

"(What's) she gonna look like with a chimney on her"

Post: #311609
Topic: EQ Audio Hiss
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311609/action/topic#311609
Time: 27-Feb-2008 3:32 AM

I'd expect that using a filter designed specifically for noise reduction/hiss removal would cause less damage to the soundtrack than simply using the EQ to lop off all high frequency content.

Post: #311608
Topic: Info Wanted: Any highly recommended fan edits (non SW) ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311608/action/topic#311608
Time: 27-Feb-2008 3:21 AM

To repeat what reave said, ADM's Pearl Harbor is highly recommended. IIRC, it gained the highest score in the ot.com fan edit contest.

I lent the DVD to a work colleague who remarked that the edit worked so well, it made him think that it was originally intended to be seen that way - and the romantic sub-plot was added on to the theatrical release as an afterthought.

Post: #311446
Topic: Star Wars is Evil
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311446/action/topic#311446
Time: 25-Feb-2008 4:08 PM

Originally posted by: lordjediThis is mostly evident in the UK where they had a group of people claim "Jedi" as their religion.

Ahem.

Guilty as charged, unfortunately...

Post: #311292
Topic: ***The NEW "official" Screenshots thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311292/action/topic#311292
Time: 23-Feb-2008 4:17 PM

A few random shots from the first VOB:
http://rapidshare.com/files/94345602/PALscreens.zip.html

Post: #311155
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311155/action/topic#311155
Time: 22-Feb-2008 2:50 AM

Originally posted by: Savage
On a slightly related topic...

Eh? Your post is not related to this thread whatsoever. Please use the technical help forum for such questions in the future.

Post: #311085
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 REVISITED ADYWAN *1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/311085/action/topic#311085
Time: 21-Feb-2008 10:16 AM

I've not seen anything to suggest that adywan is sending out DVDs in exchange for "donations".