Moth3r

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Post: #304768
Topic: pick your top ridley scott movies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304768/action/topic#304768
Time: 27-Dec-2007 4:35 AM

Ridley Scott's "Bike Ride" - a 1973 TV ad for Hovis - was once voted the UK's favourite TV advertisement of all time.

Just mentioning it in case any of our US members have never seen it. It's probably on youtube.

Post: #304220
Topic: Renaming Audio Tracks
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304220/action/topic#304220
Time: 20-Dec-2007 3:59 AM

I don't really have a definitive solution.

You cannot "rename" audio streams - you can give them labels for language (English, etc.) and type (main, commentary, music & effects and so on) but you can't specify a custom label AFAIK.

Unless you are talking about having subtitle tracks that constantly display the required text for the whole of the running time. So, you have four audio tracks, and four associated subtitle streams. Selecting the appropriate button from your DVD's setup menu sets both the audio and the subtitle streams.

Only thing is, you can still change the audio (or subtitle track) with the DVD remote during playback, and then the subtitle will be incorrect. Maybe you could prohibit audio change from the remote, or put some clever command in that changes the subtitle track at the same time, but to be honest this kind of authoring is more advanced than my experience.

Post: #304134
Topic: PDI deluxe and coaxial sources, is there a worthwhile way?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304134/action/topic#304134
Time: 19-Dec-2007 5:37 AM

Yes that's true. If you check the specs for the sweetspot card - basically the same as the PDI Deluxe for the European market - it uses these chipsets:

Philips SAA7118 9-bit analog-to-digital converter.
Conexant Fusion BT878A video decoder

Post: #304133
Topic: Star Wars - The Vintage Edit (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304133/action/topic#304133
Time: 19-Dec-2007 5:07 AM

As well as the '77 mono mix, Belbucus also gave us the '77 Dolby Stereo mix and the '93 THX Digitally Remastered mix synced to the GOUT.

The '85 remaster has been made available, but I don't know if it was GOUT-synced or not.

Post: #304093
Topic: New Series of Preservation Projects - The Bill Cosby Files (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304093/action/topic#304093
Time: 18-Dec-2007 4:02 AM

"Long out of print" is not the same as "never released". You managed to buy a legitimate release, others should do the same.

Your CD volume 1 is therefore against ot.com forum rules.

I don't have a problem with any of the other stuff.

Post: #304091
Topic: Hearts Of Darkness - A filmakers Apocalypse (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/304091/action/topic#304091
Time: 18-Dec-2007 3:31 AM

For anyone who missed it, "Hearts Of Darkness : A Filmaker's Apocalypse" was officially released on DVD (Region 1) last month.

Post: #303836
Topic: I need some help - Flash Player help!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303836/action/topic#303836
Time: 14-Dec-2007 3:34 AM

Is this the sort of thing you are after?

Payware:
http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_wasp.html

Free for non commercial use:
http://www.jeroenwijering.com/?item=JW_Media_Player

Post: #303661
Topic: Blade Runner 2, 4, and 5-disc sets in December
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303661/action/topic#303661
Time: 12-Dec-2007 5:52 AM

For some reason I thought that the Director's Cut I saw theatrically in '93 had Dolby Digital sound. Must be my memory going.

I applaud Scott's philosophy for this release, and can only hope that one day Lucas does the same. When Jay starts the inevitable new petition for an original trilogy HD-DVD/Blu-ray release, this should be used as an example of best practice. Maybe even have a separate petition for fans to reply to Scott's letter and express their thanks for his actions.

Post: #303658
Topic: "Blade Runner - Replicated" - Ongoing split-screen project. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303658/action/topic#303658
Time: 12-Dec-2007 4:50 AM

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar
It will be standard definition. I don't have the HD discs.

Just pointing out: you don't need the HD versions to make an HD split-screen.

Assuming the DVDs you are using are PAL and anamorphic, and the AR is approx 2.35:1, that means the active picture area is 720 x (guessing) 436.

Correcting for the anamorphic squeeze gives you 1024 x 436, or 720 x 306, depending on whether you scale the horizontal or vertical.

These sizes are not far off the 960 x 408 or 640 x 272 you would need to make a 2-by-2 1080p or 720p version respectively.

But of course, most people would be happy with a standard DVD version...

Post: #303653
Topic: "Blade Runner - Replicated" - Ongoing split-screen project. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303653/action/topic#303653
Time: 12-Dec-2007 4:17 AM

Originally posted by: Jambe Davdar
Well, all of the video is done.

Post: #303650
Topic: Just Released: The Star Wars Holiday Special RiffTrax!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303650/action/topic#303650
Time: 12-Dec-2007 3:44 AM

If LFL do issue a C&D, it would be addressed to Google Video, not RiffTrax...

Post: #303648
Topic: The Star Wars Holiday Special De-Campified (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303648/action/topic#303648
Time: 12-Dec-2007 3:21 AM

Originally posted by: OBtwosy
...
http://shop.rifftrax.com/rifftrax/star-wars-holiday-special

This should be fun.. and maybe needs 'preservation'?
...

You're misinterpreting this forum's definition of preservation. This audio does not need 'preservation' because it's available to buy at the site you mention. (If you want more information, read the FAQ in my sig.)

Post: #303546
Topic: PDI deluxe and coaxial sources, is there a worthwhile way?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303546/action/topic#303546
Time: 11-Dec-2007 5:58 AM

The tuner extracts a composite video signal from the VHF/UHF carrier frequencies for a particular channel or band. To get s-video, the composite signal has to go through a comb filter to separate the luma and chroma parts. The comb filter inside the PDI delux card is apparently pretty good, so may give better results than a filter inside a VCR.

I've not used a PC tuner in years (it was an old ATI TV Wonder). The trend these days is towards USB devices, but I don't know how good they are.

Post: #303536
Topic: How to use DVD Decrypter on DVDs in my hard drive...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303536/action/topic#303536
Time: 11-Dec-2007 2:56 AM

What do you actually want to do with DVD Decrypter's IFO mode? If it's to extract video and audio streams, it'd be easier to just use PGCDemux.

Post: #303535
Topic: PDI deluxe and coaxial sources, is there a worthwhile way?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303535/action/topic#303535
Time: 11-Dec-2007 2:54 AM

So, all you need is an analogue tuner (i.e. the signal is not scrambled or encoded).

Back to your original question, your choice is either to buy a new tuner for your PC (PCI card or USB device), or use an external tuner built in to, for example, a VCR, and capture the VCR's composite output with the PDI Delux card.

I can't say for certain which would give the better quality, but I'd be tempted to get something for your PC - it would cut out the need for a length of composite video cable from the tuner to the capture card.

Post: #303461
Topic: PDI deluxe and coaxial sources, is there a worthwhile way?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/303461/action/topic#303461
Time: 10-Dec-2007 4:39 AM

I assume you're talking about analogue cable, not digital cable that needs a decoding box?

Post: #302862
Topic: STAR WARS: EP IV 2004 <strong>REVISITED</strong> ADYWAN *<em>1080p HD VERSION NOW IN PRODUCTION</em>
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302862/action/topic#302862
Time: 7-Dec-2007 11:13 AM

Originally posted by: PaulisDead2221
Hmm...'Ganleigh' contains 'lei'....you better not have named one of your daughters Leia!

Why, what's the problem with that?

(Be careful what you say - I have a son called Luke...)

Post: #302850
Topic: Some screenshots to compare composite and s-video
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302850/action/topic#302850
Time: 7-Dec-2007 3:56 AM

Nostalgia alert!
Where did you did this thread up from?

You can find more laserdisc screenshots in the sticky thread in the Star Wars preservation forum.

Post: #302710
Topic: need to make my computer region free
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302710/action/topic#302710
Time: 6-Dec-2007 6:00 AM

No, DVD Decrypter still works on Vista AFAIK. If the DVD contains some of the newer copy protection systems (ARccOS and RipGuard) then you might need some other ripper..

Post: #302600
Topic: "Blade Runner - Replicated" - Ongoing split-screen project. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302600/action/topic#302600
Time: 5-Dec-2007 3:41 AM

Yes, this would be an interesting project to take on. Great idea JD.

Post: #302432
Topic: need to make my computer region free
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302432/action/topic#302432
Time: 3-Dec-2007 7:05 AM

I'm running XP, but I did read somewhere that if you patch your drive's firmware to make it region-free, it won't work with Vista! So you probably need to go the software route.

Don't know if there's any free software similar to AnyDVD. What media player are you using, and have you tried playing the discs with VLC?

An alternative is to rip your DVDs to remove the region coding, then either play off the hard drive or burn onto a DVDR.

Post: #302218
Topic: need help,what font is this?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302218/action/topic#302218
Time: 29-Nov-2007 4:24 PM

Best match I could find at Identifont is ITC American Typewriter. Not sure if there's a free font that's comparable.

Post: #302067
Topic: Alternatives to the JVC 9900U deck?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302067/action/topic#302067
Time: 27-Nov-2007 5:09 AM

It's true that there are no quality VHS decks available new these days. The few decks that are still available are either DVD combo units or cheaper brands.

Looks like eBay is the place to go. Ideally a pro-type deck (Panasonic AG series) with a separate external TBC like the Datavideo TBC-1000 would give the best possible results, but at a high cost. I did however find this deck which might be worth a look:
http://tapeworkstexas.com/jvc_srv101us.html

Post: #302002
Topic: //Star Wars Begins\\: HD Version Now on Vimeo
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/302002/action/topic#302002
Time: 26-Nov-2007 4:01 AM

Hopefully some positive feedback from Miami will help get you motivated again...

Needless to say, "Star Wars Begins" is one of the most anticipated projects on this forum.

Post: #301997
Topic: Alternatives to the JVC 9900U deck?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/301997/action/topic#301997
Time: 26-Nov-2007 3:07 AM

Not sure exactly what models are available in your part of the world (the "U" at the end of the model number stands for "USA"), but any top-end JVC or Panasonic deck should give good results.