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#283970
Topic
5.1 to 2.0 and AC3 in Premiere
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/283970/action/topic#283970
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Besweet can do the downmix automatically (there is no need to divide into 6 channels and merge them manually). The default downmix matrix is also Dolby Surround compatible, so when the 2.0 file is played back with pro-logic decoding you get a centre channel and a (mono) surround channel. The downmixed output is fine, what pittrek means when he talks about poor quality is the result when using BeSweet to encode to AC3. If you need the 2.0 encoding to AC3 you're better off using a commercial encoder if you have access to one, or the open-source encoder Aften. Alternatively you could encode to MP2.
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#283184
Topic
Help with synching PAL GOUT to the 77 stereo mix
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/283184/action/topic#283184
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Originally posted by: Luminous being
... I get 3 files a VOB file called VTS_3_1, a IFO file called VTS_3_0 and a text document called VTS_03 - Stream Information. I tried getting just the video from my 2004 Empire (using the meathod described above) and I get the same thing. Shouldn’t I get a mpeg 2 file? Yes, the demuxed video file should be an MPEG-2 elementary stream with extension M2V. DVD Decrypter can be a bit funny with the demuxing options. I think you need to separately select the demux option for each stream you want (you need to have the relevant stream selected in the box above when you select the demux button). All I can suggest is to try it again.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
Sorry, what I’m getting at is if I have 2 PCM tracks at about 1.5Mbps. Does video + track 1 +track 2 + subtitles have to be less than 10Mbps or just video + track 1 or track 2+ subtitles have to be less than 10Mbps? I think it the latter but want to make sure. I'm pretty sure it is the former. So while 1 PCM track is fine, 2 or 3 may start to starve the bitrate available for the least-compressible video frames.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
Having slept on it and then read the thread you linked to I think I will be splitting the film by reels. As then I’ll have to reduce the maximum bitrate which will motivate me into converting the film to anamorphic (using step 3 in ADigitalMan’s guide). So what do you recommend I do after collecting my audio and anamorphic video?
I would recommend you use AviSynth to carry out the processing necessary to convert to anamorphic, and your MPEG-2 encoder of choice - CCE or TMPGEnc (pay), QuEnc or HC (free).
Originally posted by: Luminous being
Finally a not so quick question, do you know when the original reel changes are? If you have that widescreen pre-ANH telecine transfer you may be able to see the Q-dots.
I don't know off hand, but I'm sure there will be someone on this forum who can tell you.
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#283174
Topic
What kind of Star Wars fan are you?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/283174/action/topic#283174
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Interesting thread. Have a few ideas of my own, but I'll PM them to you so as not to spoil your quiz if it ever goes live on the net.

This quote from another thread is also relevant:
Originally posted by: Nobody
I submit that there are three classes of fans:

-Those old enough to remember Star Wars as a stand-alone film.
-Those who grew up with the trilogy as a complete set.
-Those who grew up with the Special Edition and prequels.

For the first group, even the second two films were an intrusion of sorts. This is my father - he still insists that "Darth" is Vader's first name.

I'm in the second group. Han shoots first, damnit, but I don't flinch at the title "A New Hope," and I'm happy to tell you why a planet of Ewoks is better than a planet of Wookies.

As for the third group, that's my brothers, but I'm not sure there is much consensus opinion, apart from "Natalie Portman is hot." I defer to bkev et all.

Oh, and I'm 26.


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#283006
Topic
Help with synching PAL GOUT to the 77 stereo mix
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/283006/action/topic#283006
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Originally posted by: Luminous being
1. Does using Dual layer discs make things more difficult? I can foresee there being problems at the layer change. Some people have problems with dual layer discs; burn failures, freezing after layer break, disc not recognised and so on. (And many people seem to have a problem spelling "dual" which makes me cringe every time!) I suggest you try burning a dual-layer disc and checking it plays OK before making a decision.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
2. I ripped the audio of the 2006 DVD's with DVD Decrypter and got a VOB of about 190MB but by my calculation it should be smaller:
(192kbps)x(116min)x(60seconds)=1336320 kilobits= 167.04 Megabytes Firstly if you rip just the audio you should get an AC3 file, not a VOB. Did you tick the "demux" option for the audio you want? Your calculation is correct but note Windows will report the size as around 159MB (difference between binary and metric).
Originally posted by: Luminous being
3. DVD's can have a max bitrate of 9.8Mbps do that include all audio tracks or just one? That's the maximum video bitrate; the total bitrate including video, audio and subs must be less than 10.08 Mbps.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
4. After looking around the forums my plan is:
... I should now have a demuxed video file:
C:\STAR_WARS\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_1 - 0xE0 - Video - MPEG-2 - 720x480 (NTSC) - 4~3.M2V
I thought you were using the PAL disc? Keep in mind that the '77 Dolby Stereo mix that Belbucus captured is synched to the NTSC GOUT. You will either need to re-encode the video to NTSC or speed up the audio to PAL speed.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
6. Ask nicely if someone can direct me to where I can get the mixes
Try the links here; if they're dead post a reply in the thread asking nicely for help.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
From here I'm not sure where to go different people seem to use different programs and I don't know what would be best (and cheapest) for my project, so what would be your advice?
Depends on what exactly you will be doing, but you should be able to accomplish something with free tools.
Originally posted by: Luminous being
Finally a quick random question, when SW was shown on ITV with the mono mix in the mid 80's did it say episode IV A new hope?
Yes.

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#282805
Topic
Info: Your work is being sold
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/282805/action/topic#282805
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Insanity, I appreciate the heads up, but I've removed the direct links. I know you were only intending to draw attention to this, but by providing direct links it is a form of free advertising for him.

Anyone who wants to report these auctions can find them easily.

We are well aware of TR47's business activities, which is why he was banned from this forum. Ocpmovie didn't advertise on sell.com or ebay, but he was found to be selling discs via email so was therefore also banned.

For more information see This Announcment.
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#282800
Topic
Updated forum rules regarding fan edits and preservation efforts: a must-read for everyone.
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/282800/action/topic#282800
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If you want to know whether it's legal or not, ask a lawyer.

As for what is allowed to be discussed in this forum, I'll try and keep it simple:

- A capture from VHS is preservation. You are allowed to discuss your project and its distribution.

- Enhancing a released DVD (by mixing alternative audio/video, converting PAL to NTSC or letterboxed to anamorphic) is a Custom DVD. You are allowed to discuss your project, but not its distribution.

- A straight copy of an out-of-print DVD is piracy. You are not allowed to discuss such activities here.
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#282596
Topic
Remove Voice
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/282596/action/topic#282596
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Originally posted by: GhostAlpha26
Ok so whats a good method for ripping the audio track from the DVD to be split up. I guess what Im asking is whats a good program that rips just the audio from a DVD? DVD Decrypter with stream processing enabled will rip individual video/audio streams. Alternatively you could just rip the VOBs and use DVD-lab to demux as MeBeJedi stated.
Originally posted by: GhostAlpha26
Also what program should I use to edit the channels after I have split them?
If removing the voice is simply a case of replacing portions of the centre channel with silence, any audio editor will suffice (i.e. Audition, Sound Forge, Audacity, etc...)

However, I don't know how you would go about killing frequencies within a certain range, if you needed to go down that route.
Originally posted by: CW
... id say roughly from bass to soprano between 400 and 4000 Hz is usual...
So what is it when you've been on the helium?
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#281332
Topic
Updated forum rules regarding fan edits and preservation efforts: a must-read for everyone.
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281332/action/topic#281332
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The Flash Gordon release cannot count as a preservation, because it has had a DVD release. As the rules currently stand, it doesn't matter whether that release is out of print, a different region or whatever.

You may start a thread about this under the custom DVD rules. That means you may post details about the disc, methods used for conversion, even post download links for any unreleased DVD-ROM extras. But there is to be no discussion about distribution whatsoever - not even vague hints. As far as this forum is concerned, members are to buy the region 2 release and convert it themselves following your instruction.

This treatment is no different to any Star Wars projects, and I've edited several posts in the past for the same reasons. Here's one for example.
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#280561
Topic
Subtitles.....help needed guys
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280561/action/topic#280561
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daveytod, have you resolved your problems yet?

Unfortunately, it seems that this forum is lacking in members experienced in subtitle creation, myself included.

From what you say it sounds like DVD-lab is recognising the subtitles and authoring the disc with them, but PowerDVD is not playing them. Did you just open a VOB file with PowerDVD, or did you use the "open DVD on hard drive" option and navigate to the VIDEO_TS folder? Can you select anything under subtitles in the right-click menu during playback? Have you tried a test burn onto a rewritable DVD, and playing it on a standalone?

Alternatively, if you don't mind having hard subs (aka "burnt-in" subs) instead of soft subs, and you're willing to re-encode the entire video, then I can guide you through a process using VobSub with AVISynth or VirtualDub.