Patrick R.

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Post: #151999
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151999/action/topic#151999
Time: 1-Nov-2005 9:38 PM

Take care of yourself Laserman. I wish you the best and pray for a complete and speedy recovery.

I have some good news on my front. I am scheduled for an interview with the company I'm hoping to become permanent with instead of an independent contracter within the next two weeks, so that is a step in the right direction. I also have a computer contracting firm looking I'm in talks with in case things fall though. I plan on donating to the X0 Project once I get back on my feet. Right now, I have to keep the money I've saved up for bills unfortunately.

Since the colors and noise levels are an issue with the Special Collections, it may be worthwhile to skip them for now unless someone can let you borrow them. They may help in small areas, but I guess it comes down to cost vs. reward. You mentioned they could help with the starfield shots, but it looks like you have them pretty well taken care of. I would really like to become more familiar with the program Shake that was mentioned in the first newsletter.

What sort of supplies are you guys looking for? Do you have all of the other LD's you need besides the Special Collection set? What size hard drives are you looking for? What interface do they have to be? Is there any other software or hardware that you are looking for? Once I get straight it would probably be easiest for me to donate monetarily, but I may be able to send a hard drive if they have some good deals going.

Thanks

Patrick

Post: #151446
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151446/action/topic#151446
Time: 30-Oct-2005 9:25 PM

I've always heard the Japanese Special Collections were better in picture quality. Maybe MeBeJedi knows something about this or possibly Segaflip since that is what he and Dark Jedi used for their project I was reading about here.

Patrick

Post: #151391
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151391/action/topic#151391
Time: 30-Oct-2005 3:27 PM

I was wondering if most or all of the capturing is done at this point and if you ever managed to get a hold of those Japanese LD's that were mentioned sometime ago. I've heard the Japanese Special Collection (pre 1997 versions of the films) are very nice. I wanted to get those myself, but they always seem to go for over $200.00 on Ebay which is a little too much for me right now.

Thanks.

Patrick

Post: #150951
Topic: .: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/150951/action/topic#150951
Time: 28-Oct-2005 12:09 AM

That was great work on cleaning up that frame. I can't believe the difference.

Patrick

Post: #150421
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/150421/action/topic#150421
Time: 26-Oct-2005 2:06 AM

I'm gone for a while and return to bad news.

Laserman,

I hope that your treatment goes well and that you will make a full recovery soon. You will definitely be missed.

I'm still far behind on what I wanted to do. I still have to make a donation. I was hoping to be in my permanent position by now, but it is taking HR a long time. My fiancee and I have also moved and have had to put a lot of money into the house and have had to push our wedding date back a year. I hope I can get back to my project, but it probably won't be for a long time. I've also debated just selling off my LD Player and the LD's and forgetting it. It's a tough decision.

Anyway. I hope to see you return after your recovery. A nice break from the project will probably do you some good especially with so much else going on. Take good care of yourself.

Patrick

Post: #127783
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/127783/action/topic#127783
Time: 5-Aug-2005 12:27 AM

I thought I would peek in for a second. I've been busy with major real life issues that have been very stressful. In my limited experience, I have found that some DVD's look pretty good in my eyes on HDTV's. However, it depends on two things. 1.) The DVD itself. 2.) The player. Don't expect the 1997 Bladerunner DVD to look great because it was one of the first DVD's to come out and looks like crap on a standard TV. If you have a good reference quality DVD (maybe something like Episode II (yuck) or a Superbit title and a high quality DVD Player (not some $30-$35 Wal-Mart special) with at least Progessive Scan, I think you would be surprised. The TV itself and cabling can also make a difference, but you have to have at least a decent player and a good DVD to begin with.

To tell you how strongly I feel about this, I will not be rebuying my whole DVD collection on Blu-Ray or HD-DVD (whichever wins). I will only replace something like LOTR or maybe a DVD I have that breaks or something if I really love the movie. Sure there is going to be an increase in quality and it is a little noticeable, but IMHO it is not worth all of the extra money. For me, it just gets to a point where I say that it looks good enough. Also, we don't even know which HD format is going to come out on top. Odds are in Blu-Ray's favor, but they may have some major unseen issue that comes up. I also don't believe either format is going to be a big success rifght off the bat. PS3's will be Blu-Ray Players, but the X-Box 360 won't be either format (stupid on Microsoft's part IMHO).

I also don't know if the X0 transfer can be made HD quality ready because I don't know if HD capture cards really exist yet and how good they are if they do.

I'm sorry if this seems like a rant. I just think a high quality DVD release will be better than what we've had up to this point. I say worry about HD when the time comes. Due to the confusion of many consumers trying to pick between two different formats and the cost associated with each, I think the time when it will be commonplace will be later than sooner.

Patrick

Post: #124777
Topic: Info: The 'complete' OT feedback thread. Put all the star wars glitches & fixes in here.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/124777/action/topic#124777
Time: 22-Jul-2005 12:34 AM

http://www.geocities.com/krycek1205/bscap005.jpg

I didn't notice this one until I bought the widescreen LD's because I don't think this showed up on the Pan & Scan VHS tapes I used to have. I laughed when I first noticed this. The attack of the paper cutout people. It has been fixed in the 97' SE version. It would be nice to keep this scene in tact by color correcting and fixing the paper people so they look consistent with the others.

Patrick

Post: #120409
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120409/action/topic#120409
Time: 2-Jul-2005 9:56 AM

Check your e-mail.

I'm sorry the X0 links didn't help, but I hope the one I sent in your e-mail will help.

Patrick

Post: #120383
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120383/action/topic#120383
Time: 2-Jul-2005 2:16 AM

Ok. I have sent an e-mail to MeBe and the X0 Project as well. I really hope this information will help you guys and not turn out to be a waste of time. Let me know how it comes out.

Patrick

Post: #120369
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120369/action/topic#120369
Time: 2-Jul-2005 12:13 AM

Laserman,

I don't have your e-mail, but I sent you a PM. Can you PM me your e-mail address if you need me to send an e-mail. Thanks.

Patrick

Post: #120366
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120366/action/topic#120366
Time: 1-Jul-2005 11:38 PM

I have found a two Pioneer HLD-X0's in Japan. One is under $2400.00 U.S. and the other is under $3200.00 U.S. That is an awesome deal. I wish I had the money. If anyone is interested, I can provide a link. I'm trying to do some translating to see what is what. From what I can make out, they are selling it for 12 more hours before they give up and give it to a friend.

The one for $3200.00 still has over 4 days left.

Patrick

Post: #120075
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120075/action/topic#120075
Time: 1-Jul-2005 1:38 AM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Getting the LDs isn't the problem: we've got over a dozen different copies between the four of us. Finding a local X0 player is our dream scenario.

Well, that's the real trick, isn't it? And it's going to cost you something extra. Ten, I mean seven thousand, all in advance. Just kidding. Couldn't resist that one.

Well, I have been in contact with someone who sells X9 and X0 Players, but I don't think that is of much good though. You probably already know them. They live in Japan and said it would be $5,000 U.S. for one without the packaging and $6,000.00 with packaging. Shipping alone would be $700.00. They can also have it looked at by Pioneer's Facility to make sure nothing is wrong with the unit and replace any parts that need it for $1000.00. They said they could get a unit to me or anyone else for $7000.00 U.S.

If you guys receive $100.00 donations from 70 people, it could happen.

I'm going to do some more checking around. I have some friends scattered around the States and Japan who were LD aficionados and never cared much for DVD when it came along. Maybe one of them can point me in the direction of one that could at least be used for your purposes. I know Japan wouldn't be of much help because the shipping, but maybe someone Stateside could help.

I know it is a longshot, but I'll keep you posted on that.

Patrick

Post: #120064
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120064/action/topic#120064
Time: 1-Jul-2005 12:12 AM

I had one off topic question. I found a 16mm print of Star Wars for sale. Is it the complete movie or is it just parts of it like the 8mm version?

I also wanted to ask if you guys are still looking for the Faces LD's and which ones. I found a set that says ANH was made in the U.S. and ESB and ROTJ were made in Japan.

Patrick

Post: #120058
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120058/action/topic#120058
Time: 30-Jun-2005 11:52 PM

That is some great work. AVISynth is a wonderful mystery to me that I am going to have to explore. How many variables did you have to put into the script?

Great newsletter.

Patrick

Post: #120034
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/120034/action/topic#120034
Time: 30-Jun-2005 10:34 PM

I've created monsters.

Patrick

Post: #119968
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119968/action/topic#119968
Time: 30-Jun-2005 6:30 PM

I'm looking forward to the newsletter and to be, "Ready for the trials."

Patrick

Post: #119716
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119716/action/topic#119716
Time: 29-Jun-2005 10:39 PM

I have a couple more questions?

1.) Do you have any problems with the audio being out of sync using the PDI Deluxe?
2.) For IVTC, are you using AVISynth, VirtualDub, or something else?
3.) Did you guys have to go through several DC sets to get one that doesn't have any rot or any problems?
4.) Crazy question for my own curiousity. If I have a D-VHS with Component outputs, would there be any advantage of recording my LD's to it first and then capturing the D-VHS recorded material to the PDI Deluxe using Component cabling since it has Component Inputs. I don't have a D-VHS, but I was just curious how it would be.

Thanks.

Patrick

Post: #119390
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119390/action/topic#119390
Time: 28-Jun-2005 10:34 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
That sounds about right. I've had some videos take up to 36 hours (lots of added effects.)

You must have been using TMPGEnc Plus as well to take that long.

Patrick

Post: #119361
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119361/action/topic#119361
Time: 28-Jun-2005 9:43 PM

Thanks MeBe and Laserman. Wow, 8 passes. I wish I had software that could do that. TMPGEnc Plus only allows 2 passes. I plan to use variable bitrate since my goal will be dual layer.

MeBe. I know what you are saying. It took my PC 12 hours to encode roughly one hour of footage. I may try out CCE or Procoder someday, but CCE is expensive.

Patrick

Post: #119053
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119053/action/topic#119053
Time: 27-Jun-2005 11:56 PM

I had one other question for the guys. I know you are not at the encoding stage yet, but I know each of you have done other work.

I want to ask which bitrate encoding method gives the best results. Variable or Constant? I ask because that will probably determine which one I go with on my project.

Thanks.

Patrick

Post: #119022
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/119022/action/topic#119022
Time: 27-Jun-2005 10:13 PM

Thanks for answering my questions in detail Laserman. I like to ask the hard questions to get them out of the way. So when someone else asks, they can be referred back to page so and so.

I have also signed up for the newsletter as I am curious and excited to see how things are progressing.

AVISynth is definitely a program I'm going to have to learn. I know the power of it, I just don't know which of the 1000's of options to use.

Patrick

Post: #118938
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/118938/action/topic#118938
Time: 27-Jun-2005 7:06 PM

I have a couple of questions.

1.) I was wondering if anyone has used and/or plans to try out AVISynth?

2.) As far as screenshots go, I've noticed that it looks like there are comparisons between the first TR-47 transfer and X0 transfer. In the comparisons, aren't the TR-47 frames taken from a finished DVD and not a raw AVI file? I'm not doubting that the X0 is going to provide the best source, but is it a fair comparison if you compare an uncompressed AVI frame to a compressed MPEG-2 frame? I've read that Cowclops cannot provide an uncompressed frame, but wouldn't it be possible to provide an MPEG-2 compressed X0 frame?

Patrick

Post: #118049
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/118049/action/topic#118049
Time: 24-Jun-2005 9:50 AM

Mothr3,

It's natural that it looked better on TV since TV's aren't as high resolution as a monitor. As bad as my project looks, it doesn't look as bad on my TV.

Patrick

Post: #115251
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/115251/action/topic#115251
Time: 15-Jun-2005 1:47 AM

Originally posted by: zion
Patrick, it's not a matter of us needing the same files again, it's that we want another capture off a different LD.

I see. Is he going to have to capture the same Faces set each time (once for you, once for MeBeJedi, once for Laserman, etc) or is this going to be a community thing where he captures it once and everyone will have access to the same hard drive? That is what I mean. Let's say 10 people want the Faces set captured and he agrees. Instead of capturing it 10 times, he can capture it once to his drive, if he has one big enough to hold it. Then, whoever wants a copy of that capture can just send him their drive and he can copy his drive to their drive and send their drive back. That would be far less time consuming than capturing that set 10 times. That is all I am saying.

I agree that what I have said wouldn't make sense if let's say, you wanted the U.S. Faces capture, Laserman wanted a PAL Faces capture, MeBe wanted a DC capture, Bill wanted an earlier CBS/Fox capture, Frank wanted an SE capture, and so on. Yeah, that would be too many archived drives for the guy to have on hand.

I'm sorry to mention all that. That is all I will say about that.

Oops. Laserman already replied before I could post.

I did want to change up and ask if there is going to be any experimentation with capture devices. I believe they are using something like a PDI Delux. Does the X0 owner have several different capture devices? Does anyone plan to send them additional capture devices?

Patrick

Post: #115226
Topic: .: The X0 Project Discussion Thread :. (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/115226/action/topic#115226
Time: 15-Jun-2005 12:17 AM

Originally posted by: Laserman
It's not a matter that he has the capture and needs to copy it onto multiple drives, it is that he is doing another capture for us as a favour, and anyone who has done their own capture knows how much hassle capturing from laserdisc in the first place is, especially uncompressed and multiple sides.
Anyway, we are sorting it out, no need for concern

On other matters, I am loading ANH back onto my drives tomorrow, so hopefully we will get some screenshots up not long after.

BTW, did anyone here go to C3?

That's cool. I just figured it would be easier to ghost the drives. I guess the 80+GB per figure MeBeJedi mentioned was per film. Well, I figured if the guy with the X0 had one 300GB drive with the Faces set captured onto it and one 300GB drive with the DC set captured onto it, he could just use Norton Ghost or something like that to copy the contents of his capture drives onto any hard drive anyone sends him as long as they are big enough. So, if he had that and you wanted let's say the Faces set capture, you could just send him a drive big enough for it and he could just copy the contents off of his Faces drive onto your and send that back to you instead of having to recapture the Faces set again onto the drive you send him. Also, I don't know if the person with the X0 has both the DC and Faces LD's. If they don't, you would only have to send either of them to him once because he would be able to capture them to his archive drives and send the LD's back when he is finished. Once he has both sets captured onto his two archive drives, there would be no need to send LD's back and forth. That way, only hard drives would be shipping back and forth and I know they would be cheaper to ship than LD's. I hope all of that makes sense.

Now everything I've said could be moot if you start adding more LD's to the mix like both the Japanese and U.S. Faces releases and if you start experimenting with different capture devices. Which all of that could very well be a concern as well.

Patrick