Moth3r

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Post: #191971
Topic: OT.com fan edit blog: your thoughts please (Update: development underway)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191971/action/topic#191971
Time: 10-Mar-2006 11:09 AM

Yes, SFV files are used for verification. It is basically just a text file containing filenames and CRC-32 hashes, e.g.:

VIDEO_TS.IFO D365D6F9
VIDEO_TS.VOB 7840CE50
VIDEO_TS.BUP D365D6F9
VTS_01_0.IFO 59EED0CF
VTS_01_0.VOB 380E1F72
VTS_01_1.VOB 0DCBD3BD
etc...

I don't think it's too contentious, but then again the MPAA lawyers would probably disagree. Sites that provide hash signatures (albeit more complicated than simple CRC32 hashes) that can be used to identify files on P2P networks have been shut down before now.

So probably best to play safe and leave this kind of thing alone.

Post: #191910
Topic: OT.com fan edit blog: your thoughts please (Update: development underway)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191910/action/topic#191910
Time: 10-Mar-2006 7:36 AM

Originally posted by: Jay
What kind of stats/info/etc. would be of interest to you?

Here's the information I'd like to see:
- release date
- type of source (VHS, laserdisc, DVD, etc.)
- release format (XviD, DVDR, DVDR-DL)
- creator
- original nfo from creator
- screenshot(s)
- runtime
- video specs (PAL/NTSC, aspect ratio)
- video encode specs (bitrate)
- audio specs (languages, channels)
- audio format (bitates)
- subtitles
- menus/extras/DVD ROM content
- release size
- some sort of file verfication (downloadable SFV?)
- user ratings
- user comments/reviews

Post: #191570
Topic: The Abyss: Special Edition PAL UK - Correcting 4:3 Aspect Ratio..
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191570/action/topic#191570
Time: 9-Mar-2006 3:58 PM

Do you have a "zoom" mode or similar on your display?

Post: #191568
Topic: Project Im Working on - Bruce Lee's Game of Death - 35th Anniversary Edition (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191568/action/topic#191568
Time: 9-Mar-2006 3:55 PM

ocpmovie, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you didn't see my edit to your previous post, so I won't carry out my threat - this time.

Please do not discuss how to get pirated software.

Post: #191498
Topic: Cyberhome DVD+RW player only plays the DVD-Rom content?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191498/action/topic#191498
Time: 9-Mar-2006 12:38 PM

Did you burn as a data DVD instead of DVD-video?

[Moved to technical help forum as this is a technical issue]

Post: #191084
Topic: Idea & Info: a Preservation of Alien Evolution doco?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/191084/action/topic#191084
Time: 8-Mar-2006 6:51 AM

Originally posted by: triffid

http://web.quick.cz/Triffid/workprint/vzorek_mother.jpg

DOES NOT COMPUTE

(Sorry, couldn't resist...)

Post: #190692
Topic: ***//BUILDING EMPIRE\\: PAL & NTSC DVD - NEW EDITION NOW ONLINE! ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190692/action/topic#190692
Time: 7-Mar-2006 2:49 PM

Originally posted by: Ell the Ewok
Any UKers got the latest one, the disc JD sent me was blank

The disc JD sent me did not read in the drive on my work's PC (showed up as blank), however it did work on my home PC. Try your disc on another player or drive if you can.

I watched the first 10 minutes and I'm very impressed.

Post: #190513
Topic: AC-3 vs. MPEG audio?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190513/action/topic#190513
Time: 7-Mar-2006 3:38 AM

Originally posted by: Matt_Stevens
PCM is easily the best quality option if you are using VHS, CD's or Laserdiscs as your audio source.

... but it takes up a hell of a lot of space, and only those with good ears and a decent audio system can tell the difference.

Post: #190512
Topic: BLADE RUNNER: The Unauthorized OFF-WORLD Box Set (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190512/action/topic#190512
Time: 7-Mar-2006 3:32 AM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
Quality control? Sure. YOU volunteering your time to watch the movies? Yep. I have been giving advice by PM and email to several members of these forums. Most of the time anyone posts up a sample, I'll download and provide feedback. This particular flaw could have been spotted in 0.17s by anyone with a keen eye for smooth motion.

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
VERY few people noticed the issue. It's not as massive as you would expect. Perhaps the reason is, as Citizen says, those people in NTSC countries are more accustomed to jerky motion from 3:2 pulldown, so are more willing to accept 24 into 30fps with a freeze every 5 frames. Now I am normally the one to argue common sense when it comes to quality, i.e. you don't need dual layer, you don't need a 10-pass encode - but this is a not a subjective opinion, this is a fundamental flaw in your encode. There is an accepted mechanism for putting 24fps onto an NTSC DVD, and this is not it.

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
Remember...we're not professionals here and none of us are making money off of this. If you want to bitch, tell your dog.

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
... it's absolute crap quality. I downloaded it and wasn't worth my time. Nothing 2 hours should ever be put on a single layer dvd. It's got video noise all over it.

What goes around, come around, eh!

Post: #190099
Topic: BLADE RUNNER: The Unauthorized OFF-WORLD Box Set (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190099/action/topic#190099
Time: 6-Mar-2006 2:02 PM

Originally posted by: digitalfreaknyc
As per Rikter above, my version wouldn't fit any more audio tracks than just one. This is pure audio/video quality.

Maybe if you hadn't squandered 20% of the bitrate on encoding redundant information (repeated frames) then you would have been able to fit another audio track on?

<rant>
I wouldn't be very happy if I had downloaded 12GB only to find a problem like that. OK, I know my laserdisc rips aren't perfect, but guys, can we have a bit of quality control please?

I suggest you:
1. Check your releases before uploading.
2. Provide a ~50MB sample VOB so others can check quality before deciding whether to download the full release.

Sadly, this is not the first release to suffer from a bad framerate problem - it also affected MagnoliaFan's Remastered Phantom Edit 1.2, uploaded by Rikter the Christmas before last.
</rant>

Post: #190094
Topic: Got a question...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190094/action/topic#190094
Time: 6-Mar-2006 1:14 PM

Your question is answered (sort of) here:
Letterboxed Widescreen vs. Anamorphic Widescreen Discussion

Post: #190064
Topic: BLADE RUNNER: The Unauthorized OFF-WORLD Box Set (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190064/action/topic#190064
Time: 6-Mar-2006 10:37 AM

Citizen, is that single layer or dual layer?

Post: #190012
Topic: YIYF's Long Bridge Club
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/190012/action/topic#190012
Time: 6-Mar-2006 5:26 AM

Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
What does everyone think about this?

It's illegal. I think you should delete your post and do your research.

Post: #189683
Topic: womble issue
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189683/action/topic#189683
Time: 5-Mar-2006 3:49 PM

Originally posted by: tellan
and this is done how? would that be the gop fixer? done by read + write but without the encode selection box?

http://shh.sysh.de/restream.html

Select the option to remove sequence end codes.

However, from what I've been reading, later versions of Womble have this fixed so your problem may lie elsewhere.

Post: #189246
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189246/action/topic#189246
Time: 4-Mar-2006 5:40 PM

And by the way, I'd advise you to avoid Memorex.

Post: #189202
Topic: Wanted: ADM's Austin Powers Trilogy - trade request
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189202/action/topic#189202
Time: 4-Mar-2006 3:18 PM

It's generally considered bad form to start a new thread with requests like this.

And I see you've already posted this request in ADM's thread.

Thread locked. Take it to private messages.

Post: #189201
Topic: Frustrated with DVD burning
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189201/action/topic#189201
Time: 4-Mar-2006 3:18 PM

Originally posted by: bad_karma24
MeBeJedi, I've been told (on this forum actually) that writing speed really doesn't matter, and that a slower speed will just mean that my information will get to the disc slower :/. Though since I'm usually out to lunch when I start a burn, I'll give this method a try and see what happens.

Who told you that? It does matter. I have an older player which glitches on anything burnt at 4x, but plays fine at 2x.

Post: #189199
Topic: womble issue
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/189199/action/topic#189199
Time: 4-Mar-2006 3:14 PM

No need to re-encode. Womble has a habit of leaving in b0rked sequence end codes in the output file. Use ReStream to correct the video file, and you should beb able to multiplex correctly.

Post: #188751
Topic: Saving long posts for the forum transition (important)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188751/action/topic#188751
Time: 3-Mar-2006 5:30 PM

Probably some of DanielB's old drivel. No big loss there, then.

Post: #188541
Topic: ***The NEW "official" Screenshots thread ***
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188541/action/topic#188541
Time: 3-Mar-2006 8:09 AM — Edited 23-Feb-2011 10:22 AM

Zion and I agreed it was time for a total rewrite of the official screenshots thread. So with credit to BadAsh71 who originally started the screenshots thread, here is the new and improved version...

This thread provides a means of directly comparing the video quality of the different Star Wars DVD transfers that are available. Please note that comparing them by a still image alone does not tell the full story, as things like video artifacts on playback, audio quality and overall presentation are not accounted for. It does however give an indication of video quality and a general idea of the visual differences between each transfer. The images can also be helpful if you're doing your own transfers, to see what to look for, and what problems to avoid.

The following versions are included:
* George Lucas 2004 "Official" Extra Special Edition
* Dr Gonzo - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Farsight - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Dark Jedi/Segaflip - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - Japanese "Special Collection" LD Set
* Moth3r - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - PAL LD Set
* Citizen - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - PAL LD Set
* Cowclops/TR47 1.0 - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Cowclops/TR47 2.0 - DVD-5 - Anamorphic - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* ISOMIX - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - "Definitive Collection" LD Set
* Look - DVD-5 - Letterboxed - Special Edition LD Set

The originaltrilogy.com official screenshots are hosted at Zion's site. Frames were chosen to highlight different aspects of the video, including color, detail, and black and white points. Click on the thumbnails below to view:

<< Shot 1 << Shot 2 << Shot 3

<< Shot 4 << Shot 5 << Shot 6

<< Shot 7 << Shot 8 << Shot 9

<< Shot 10 << Shot 11 << Shot 12

<< Shot 13 << Shot 14 << Shot 15

<< Shot 16 << Shot 17 << Shot 18

<< Shot 19 << Shot 20 << Shot 21

<< Shot 22 << Shot 23 << Shot 24

<< Shot 25 << Shot 26 << Shot 27

<< Shot 28 << Shot 29 << Shot 30

<< Shot 31 << Shot 32 << Shot 33

<< Shot 34 << Shot 35 << Shot 36

A smaller number of frames can also be seen over at Moth3r's comparison page. This page features a dynamic image swapping script which can really help when making very close comparisons of two different versions.

Further comments on the screenshots can be found at the original Official Screenshots Thread and the original screenshots feedback thread.

If you would like to help add screenshots for a transfer that isn't on the list, please contact Zion.

Post: #188540
Topic: Idea: Fan Edit of ROTJ
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188540/action/topic#188540
Time: 3-Mar-2006 8:05 AM

Originally posted by: InfoDroid
Really, Zion? ALL the information? I don't see the Starkiller Ranch thread on there...

Who do you have to petition to get it up there?

Just send a private message to myself or zion, and if we're feeling particularly benevolent that day it might get added.

(BTW I've just carried out a small update).

Post: #188166
Topic: Info: Prequel Trilogy in HD on German TV!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188166/action/topic#188166
Time: 2-Mar-2006 1:23 PM

digitalfreaknyc, you're not helping.

Thanks Karyudo.

I think this thread has run its course.

Post: #188045
Topic: AC-3 vs. MPEG audio?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188045/action/topic#188045
Time: 2-Mar-2006 7:03 AM

I imagine that some choose MP2 because the only free AC-3 encoder (within ffmpeg) is not considered to be as high quality as commercial encoders (that pay to use the Dolby libraries). Also AC-3 encoding is a more complex process, requiring things like dialogue normalisation to be set up correctly.

There are some good open-source MP2 encoders (TooLame, MP2Enc), also some video encoders (TMPGEnc, CCE) include MP2 audio encoders.

Also note that some choose to author discs with uncompressed PCM audio, for maximum possible quality.

Post: #188018
Topic: Any good dust, dirt and scratch removal software?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188018/action/topic#188018
Time: 2-Mar-2006 4:17 AM

I can't recommend anything as I've not done this myself. There is probably a neat way to make manual corrections to individual frames in one of the popular non-linear editing packages (Vegas or Premiere).

Using freeware tools could be a little trickier, you'd probably need to make corrections in something like GIMP then insert the fixed images back into the video using the AviSynth ImageSource command. Unless anyone else knows of an easier way?

Post: #188016
Topic: Laserdisc Conversion?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/188016/action/topic#188016
Time: 2-Mar-2006 3:38 AM

Also, I find the discs tend to be a bit large to fit into my PC's DVD drive tray.