You can mount the ISO with Virtual CloneDrive. You should then be able to play the disc with any decent media player.
Thread moved.
Could you potentially "restore" the DVDs to the original versions by patching in LD footage?
It's still like Hoth out there...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/8447023.stm
foobar2000. No idea if it can do what you want, but I think it's great.
The Rifftrax version is definitely too bright - the black in the starfield/space scenes is a dark grey, while on the KCCI version it is pure black.
I suspect that the KCCI version has had some noise reduction filtering applied, the image seems a little soft as a result. Anyone know it's history? Did Rikter actually have access to the original analogue tape? (Come to think of it, the disc I have is not even Rikter's, someone else re-authored it with different chapter stops.)
One other thing I'd just like to note - if anyone has "obtained" the Rifftrax HS DVD who didn't purchase the original audio, please "do the right thing".
balsho said:
Does no one else care about this as much?
Obviously not, but I for one can't resist investigating this kind of thing...
With more comparison, I was wrong, the KCCI does seem to have the edge on quality. I remember it looking flawless on my 480 set, but dvd compression is more apparent on HDTVs. It also suffers from being a bit too dark, ...
Yep, I've taken a look and agree with you. The version featuring the rifftrax commentary looks to be have quite a good level of detail, but has some pretty bad compression artefacting. It has also been deinterlaced - but has some dupe frames, almost as if it has been converted to NTSC-film 23.976fps and back again. The Angrysun KCCI version is in the original interlaced 29.97fps video format, so motion is much smoother, and compression quality is much better, although it is possibly a little too dark.
It did.
Link removed. Although you appear to be a real person and not a spambot, you've got to learn it's very bad form to post the same thing on several different forums, and attempting to promote your site with your 1st post.
Here are the covers that Metallaixs did for my LD transfers back in the day:
Links to full res versions:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/19/1966926/ma_cover_final.jpg
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/19/1966926/moth3r_esb.jpg
http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/19/1966926/moth3r%20rotj.jpg
Asteroid-Man said:
The render is complete for the DVD. Everything rendered properly and when things move fast, edges become kind of jaggidy. The WMV will be at the normal fps though.
What exactly do you mean by "jaggedy"? I suggest you post a screenshot or a short video sample, then maybe you could get help to fix it.
The encoding/rendering side of things is very important. If you put out a technically flawed release, then that will likely overshadow any artistic merit the project might have.
Take your time and get it right.
A bit late, but here is a game that had so much promise but was never made:
Darth Editous said:
Merry Xmas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXYr22O-k2M
DE
Pretty good results DE.
Is that purely a result of your AviSynth filter, or is there some manual tweaking as well?
Lord Grievous said:
What exactly is the difference between the Revisited and Purist DVD9, I mean, which custom scenes have been excised from the Purist Edition? And is the Purist Edition also colour-corrected and have the FX been updated (lightsabers, Millenium Falcon's engines, etc...)?
Also, is there a DVD9 PAL Purist Edition? I can't find one anywhere :(
Check the Fan Project Wiki; all this info is there. Links (from the Project Index sticky at the top of this forum): Xvid, PAL, NTSC, PAL (DL), NTSC (DL), Purist
Lord Grievous said:
... how about the 70mm 6 track? Has that thing ever been captured digitally and uploaded here?
No, but the '93 mix is mostly based on the 70mm 6-track. A comparison is discussed here.
... it'd be great if the 5.1 soundtrack was uploaded somewhere for me to listen to :)
Go and look here.
Bumping this old thread for two reasons:
1. For anyone interested, it looks like some generous soul has reposted Jambe Davdar's Building Empire (original PAL, NTSC and the Miami PAL version). Higly recommended for anyone who hasn't seen it. More info here and here.
2. Recently there has been a general increase in Usenet posting abuse (password-protected RARs, spam, etc). Although this hasn't greatly affected the low traffic groups like a.b.starwars, I have seen reports of porn being posted to the group with misleading post titles (ie claiming to be a WookieGroomer release). If you spot anything like this, you can use this thread to warn other users.
xeno_alpha_07 said:
DAMN IT! Posted in wrong section sorry...
Moved...
Request for Demonoid/Myspleen invites are tolerated because those sites host torrents for fan edits or preservation projects.
The sites you mention above (I believe) specialize in Blu-ray Disc rips. As far as this forum is concerned, you should be buying your BDs legitimately and not downloading illegal rips.
So no, sorry, thread closed.
dark_jedi said:
Thanks M,how did you figure that? is there a formula? so 120px(60px from top and bottom) for 1.78:1,how many more for the other ratio's?
1.78 is 1.33 times wider than 1.33:1.
So in order to keep the correct AR, you need to also increase the height by 1.33.
Since you're limited to a height of 480px:
360 x 1.33 = 480
Well, if your source is 23.976 fps (I hope it is) then it sounds like this is what's happening.
I've never used Vegas, but in CCE if you check the box under MPEG-2 "for DVD" then it automatically puts the pulldown in for you to ensure DVD compliance.
Let us know how you got on. What was the title that was giving you problems?
Obi-Wan said:
The site I have been pointed to contains 5 links for DVD, 2 of those are PAL. Both PAL-links have the same link to a single-layer-DVD, called PAL_SL_DVD despite the fact that one should be PAL_DL_DVD for double layer.
Assume the site you are talking about is fanedit.info (it's OK, you can mention it) then check their FAQ:
what do I do if a link is not working or somethign (sic) else is wrong?
write a REPORT about it .
Out of interest, why are you so eager to get the PAL version? The NTSC disc has the same content and should work on the majority of PAL players.
Asteroid-Man said:
If I'm working at 23.976fps, should I convert that to 29fps using the DVD Architect MPEG-II template to just avoid pull-down all together for the final render?
Video has to be 29.97fps to comply with the DVD-video spec.
Converting 23.976 to 29.97 is not recommended, using pulldown instead is much more efficient.
Chewtobacca said:
... handy list of initialisms...
http://www.originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=9&threadid=6810
You could try searching the decryption forums at Doom9 - if the title you're trying to rip has a newer type of protection it's usually mentioned there, with solutions.