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Post
#69000
Topic
Info Wanted: Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69000/action/topic#69000
Time
Originally posted by: oojason
Rik


Can you give us some info on the ISOMIX version ?

Are they anamorphic or letterbox, what sound do they use, what are they sourced from, any commentaries, any subtitles, and any menus ?



All that info in under the release thread and the DVD bootleg thread


BUT here it is again...........

Hey guys!!!

I just wanted you guys to know that I've been realy busy with work and Rayna's been super busy with school - I've gotten back to most of your emails and I will be getting to PM's tonight and in the morning so please don't FRET!

BUT

I have just recieved this new version called the ISOMIX trilogy!!!!

But here's the ROUGH low-down..........

Encoding info:

STAR WARS and EMPIRE were encoded with a 2-pass VBR of 3.8 minimum and 8 maximum using Compressor with Final Cut Pro. The ac3 tracks were encoded with a bit rate of 448 kbps with dialogue normalization at -27
DBFS. Due to the longer length of Jedi, it was encoded at 3.7 min, 8 max and the music only track was encoded at 384 kbps.


TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE DISCS

These DVD's were created from the Definitive Edition Laserdisc Box Set. Some small portions (like Leia's welding scene in EMPIRE) were taken from the "Faces" set. The spelling errors in the subtitles for RETURN
OF THE JEDI have been corrected. It was digitized via S-video and edited with Final Cut Pro. The audio was transferred via a digital coaxial connection to Pro Tools and converted to ac3. The music tracks
come from the RCA/Victor Special Edition soundtracks, except for some tracks that were only available on the 4-disc Fox Scores/Arista Box set.

The "Music Only" track for STAR WARS contains every cue used in the movie, plus an unused cue in the Trash Compactor scene.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK has an alternate cue in the scene where Yoda invites Luke to his home to eat. The only noticeable difference is at the very end of the cue as it cuts to Han and '3PO on the Falcon.

RETURN OF THE JEDI is missing the most cues; mostly source music. The music played after Chewie is taken prisoner and all the source music from Jabba's sail barge has never been released. "Lapti Nek" is a
different version than used in the film, and has been edited to sound more like the film version. There's also a few seconds in the scene where the AT-ST is smashed by two swinging logs that cannot be found on
the released soundtrack CD's. For this one portion, alternate music is used.

All the music tracks have been edited to match the original soundtrack as closely as possible.

MORE details LATER!!!

BTW- THIS set IS NOT FOR SALE - ONLY for download (for now.. MAYBE trades soon )

Word to the Spookies...

RiK

Post
#68829
Topic
Info Wanted: Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68829/action/topic#68829
Time
Originally posted by: Faid
So is the ISOmix worth downloading or not? I don't want to waste 4.7gb of bandwidth when all I want is the isolated score.


I feel anything OT related is worth sharing ....

If you just want the score get the soundtracks - If you feel that Star Wars is a waste to D/L don't.

I was VERY please with the overall presentation of this set and I will no longer post reviews as the quality issue is just something that I don't want to be a part of - I think the "ISOMIX" set looks awesome and I love all the features that this set offers -

I really want to post some pictures but I have no more room on my site - BUT now that we have the Covers site I will be able to free up some room -

BUT I'm willing to sent 1 person a set of these DVD's strictly on the terms that they post a VERY - UNBIASED review.

In order for me to determine whose best for this please see if you can do these two following requests....

1st - I need a list of your SCREENING equipment - The higher end the better!

2nd - A Veiwing Party would provide the best "GROUP" review.

If you can do this please let me know and I will have a set off of the 3 "ISOMIX" DVD's most likely this monday with all my other mail

RiK



Post
#68825
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68825/action/topic#68825
Time
AS per new forum rules - I will no longer post direct links to the torrents - PLEASE add MYSPLEEN.NET to your favorites list!

I will now ONLY poste release information if that's still cool with Jay - BUT no longer the .torrent files.

Join up at MySpleen.net and don't forget to donate as Xaiver and that site make all my Star Wars torrents possible!

RiK
Post
#68672
Topic
Info Wanted: Which OT DVD Preservation Has the Best Video Quality?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68672/action/topic#68672
Time
What I don't get is that the TR47 states it has 2-4 Mbps (higher-end PCM audio), the Farsignt Ana has 4.5 Mbps (192 kbps AC3), while the new ISOMIX Ana edition states 5-8 Mbps and DUAL 448 Kbps audio tracks.

Are these ISOMIX specs whacked, or is there some uber-compression going on?


Well first there is NO Uber-compression it's called 2nd pass VBR MPEG2 encoding.

You can have the BEST video capture but it's usless without the proper ENCODING....

Constant Bit Rate (CBR) encoding means that you encode a file at a fixed rate, such as 4.5 Kbps. For many people this is a common method of encoding MPEG1, MPEG2 and MP3s. You can usually tell CBR files because they have consistent file sizes and sound quality. OK, file sizes aren't the kind of thing most of you will look out for. We know that.

Variable Bit Rate (VBR) encoding is a method that ensures high video and audio quality - bit-allocation decisions during encoding. The encoder allocates an appropriate amount of data per second, depending on the complexity of the video or the audio file.

MOST consumer level MPEG2 encoders use CBR or a VBR with rates of 2-5 Kbps

That being said - VBR kicks the shit out of CBR - Most commercial DVD's use VBR also

As for the MeBeJedi set - yes it has peaks of upto 8-9 Kbps and the video and audio are stupendious on the PROTOTYPE he sent me - MeBeJedi took the care and has invested almost over half a year doing this. He has also invested MANY, MANY hours away from his family and friends and has spent endless hours encoding. The fact is he cares - HE took the time to research the whole Digital Video thing when others have not. SO the end result is a better capture and better encoding.
Post
#68551
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68551/action/topic#68551
Time
Hey guys - This is a series of RIPS that were mailed to me by another fan that also loves STAR WARS.

I will not give out any information on the creator so let's just call "Him" ISOMIX unless he chimes in and offers up his information

I will be posting all 3 movies and I really no longer have the time to post reviews or screen captures - I WILL try to get some up

RiK
Post
#68308
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68308/action/topic#68308
Time
The "ISOMIX" - Star Wars is up now on myspleen - DONT FORGET to DONATE!!!

Again - I WILL NOT be duplicating this version for ANYONE at this time so you'll need to download it.

ONCE someone gets this PLEASE post a review - I've been TOO busy to do this myself!!

ANYWAY..............



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SINGHAHAHAHAHAHAWHILEHAHAHAHHAHAHYOUHAHAHAHAHAHHAMAYHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHSUCKASHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHA
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We'll here it is.............

Star Wars - Original Trilogy - 1977 - The "ISOMIX" Version

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DVD Information
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Type...................: Movie
Platform...............: Video_TS folder
Burn Tested..........: Yes
Video Format.........: DVD/VOB MPEG2
Video Bitrate..........: 5-8 average Mbps
Audio Format.........: Dolby Digital 2.0
Resolution............: 720x480
Source................: Definitive Collection LD
Original Format......: NTSC
Genre.................: Science Fiction
Size....................: 4.36 GB

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Featured Film
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STAR WARS: A New Hope

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..."

These famous words set the tone for what has become one of the most successful
movies ever made: Star Wars is the epic story of Princess Leia Organa (Carrie
Fisher), leader of the Rebel forces fighting against the all-powerful, evil
Empire. The Princess is captured by the villainous Darth Vader (David Prowse &
James Earl Jones), the Dark Lord of the Sith and right hand man of the Galactic
Emperor. Before she is captured, Princess Leia sends her faithful droid, R2-D2,
accompanied by C-3PO, into space to search for a man named Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec
Guinness), to enlist his aid in helping the Rebel Alliance. After landing on the
planet Tatooine, the droids are captured by a band of scrap-collecting Jawas who
sell them to moisture farmer Owen Lars and his nephew, Luke Skywalker (Mark
Hamill). As Luke is repairing R2-D2, the droid emits a holographic message from
the lovely Princess Leia, a message which intrigues young Skywalker, who yearns
for adventure. When R2-D2 runs away to carry out his mission, Luke and C-3PO
pursue the little droid and encounter the mysterious Obi-Wan (Ben) Kenobi.

Meanwhile Darth Vader and his Imperial Forces are searching for R2-D2 and the
data tapes containing the Rebel plans. The droids are traced to Uncle Owen's
home and, when Luke returns there, he finds that the Imperial troops have
murdered his family. Realizing that there is no longer any reason for him to
stay on Tatooine, he decides to go with Ben Kenobi to Alderaan. Ben, one of the
legendary Jedi Knights, begins to teach Luke the ways of the Force. To secure
their safe passage to Alderaan, Ben and Luke employ the services of dashing Han
Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Corellian ship, the Millennium Falcon, and
his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca.

Adventure follows adventure as Luke, Ben Kenobi, Han, Chewbacca and the droids
pursue Darth Vader and the Imperial Forces into the far reaches of the galaxy in
their attempt to rescue the Princess. Lightsaber battles, hair-raising escapes,
and spectacular space battles set the stage for one of the most exciting movies
ever: Star Wars.

STAR WARS: A New Hope a story from the Journal of the Whills created by GEORGE
LUCAS

starring CARRIE FISHER, HARRISON FORD and MARK HAMILL also with KENNY BAKER,
PETER CUSHING, ANTHONY DANIELS, SIR ALEC GUINNESS, PETER MAYHEW, DAVID PROWSE
and the voice talent of JAMES EARL JONES

directed by GEORGE LUCAS produced by GARY KURTZ with music by JOHN WILLIAMS

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Release Notes
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The "ISOMIX" Original Trilogy Laserdisc Transfer

- Source - U.S. Definitive Collection/Faces LD rip versions
- Isolated Musical Score

Tech Specs
- 4.36gigs
- Interactive Menus
- English Subtitles
- Video: 5-8 Mbps (average bitrate)
- Audio 1: Main - Dolby Digital 2.0 (448 Kbps)
- Audio 2: Isolated Musical Score - Dolby Digital 2.0 (448 Kbps)

These DVD's were created from the Definitive Edition Laserdisc Box Set. Some
small portions (like Leia's welding scene in EMPIRE) were taken from the "Faces"
set.It was digitized via S-video and edited with Final Cut Pro. The audio was
transferred via a digital coaxial connection to ProTools and converted to AC3.

MPEG2 Encoding Info:

STAR WARS and EMPIRE were encoded with a 2-pass VBR of 3.8 minimum and 8 maximum
using Compressor with Final Cut Pro. The ac3 tracks were encoded with a bitrate
of 448 kbps with dialogue normalization at -27 DBFS. Due to the longer length of
Jedi, it was encoded at 3.7 min, 8 max and the music only track was encoded at
384 kbps.

The music tracks for the isolated score come from the RCA/Victor Special Edition
soundtracks, except for some tracks that were only available on the 4-disc Fox
Scores/Arista Box set.

The "Music Only" track for STAR WARS contains every cue used in the movie, plus
an unused cue in the Trash Compactor scene.

All the music tracks have been edited to match the original soundtrack as
closely as possible.

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Additional Release Notes
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I'm asking for your Promise to copy this Disc as many times as you can and then
give or trade copies to EVERY fan you know! This will help prevent the Darkside
Dealers (eBay/comic shop sellers) from selling copies for $50!

PLEASE - DO NOT sell this for profit.

If you bought this DVD for more than $5 you've been duped,suckered and
hoodwinked. This DVD was intended to be distributed within the Star Wars and DVD
trading community for FREE or just the cost of a blank DVD and shipping.

IF you paid more that $5 for this DVD or bought it on eBay - PLEASE send the
sellers information to the Blaksvn_Insider@Yahoo.com The Insider will be sure to
take care of any Darkside Dealers appropriately.

I do not want anyone to feel that I'm attempting to exploit these wonderful
renditions of Star Wars Universe. I just want to share these with other fans and
at the same time keep the Star Wars Fan Created Universe Alive and free of
hooligans!

So the breakdown -

In this torrent you'll find
1 - Video_TS folder that all set to burn!
2 - This NFO file PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE!!

THANKS for your interest and.....

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!!

Rikter

Rikter_Blaksvn@Yahoo.com

Special thanks to those that made this shared DVD/Torrent possible!

PLEASE KEEP THIS TORRENT OPEN!!!!!

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Veiwing Notes
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- For best results enjoy with Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn and Coca-Cola

- Spark it if you have it

- Another Fine Ass Blaksvn Product

- Word to the Spookies...

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Post Information
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Posted by............: Rikter Blaksvn


Smackin' down the forces of the Darkside!
Post
#68165
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68165/action/topic#68165
Time
Originally posted by: ChainsawAsh
To dark, eh? How bad? Could you post a screenie?


It was SO bad

Naw... it was really not to bad from what I gather - just NOT what he was trying to achieve....

We are dealing with a totally dedicated fan here and IT may take some time but I'm SO sure that we will be PLEASE with this next one !!!!!!!!!!




Post
#67489
Topic
STAR WARS: The Torrents thread
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67489/action/topic#67489
Time
Hey guys!!!

Rikter here -

I just wanted you guys to know that I've been realy busy with work and Rayna's been super busy with school - I've gotten baclk to most of your emails and I will be getting to PM's tonight so please don't FRET!

I will also be shipping out on tuesday and on thursday so if anyone has request they will be out FOR sure on time as I told you in your emails

I've also got some GREAT NEWS!

I have a new set that I will be uploading via the Bittorrents - I'm still waiting for the MAgnoliaFan Episode 2 - The Clone War si that will be at least anothr 2-3 weeks form now

BUT

I have just recieved this new version called the ISOMIX trilogy!!!!

I've watched ANH and will be posting them sometime next week!!

But here's the ROUGH low-down..........

Encoding info:

STAR WARS and EMPIRE were encoded with a 2-pass VBR of 3.8 minimum and 8 maximum using Compressor with Final Cut Pro. The ac3 tracks were encoded with a bit rate of 448 kbps with dialogue normalization at -27
DBFS. Due to the longer length of Jedi, it was encoded at 3.7 min, 8 max and the music only track was encoded at 384 kbps.


TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE DISCS

These DVD's were created from the Definitive Edition Laserdisc Box Set. Some small portions (like Leia's welding scene in EMPIRE) were taken from the "Faces" set. The spelling errors in the subtitles for RETURN
OF THE JEDI have been corrected. It was digitized via S-video and edited with Final Cut Pro. The audio was transferred via a digital coaxial connection to Pro Tools and converted to ac3. The music tracks
come from the RCA/Victor Special Edition soundtracks, except for some tracks that were only available on the 4-disc Fox Scores/Arista Box set.

The "Music Only" track for STAR WARS contains every cue used in the movie, plus an unused cue in the Trash Compactor scene.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK has an alternate cue in the scene where Yoda invites Luke to his home to eat. The only noticeable difference is at the very end of the cue as it cuts to Han and '3PO on the Falcon.

RETURN OF THE JEDI is missing the most cues; mostly source music. The music played after Chewie is taken prisoner and all the source music from Jabba's sail barge has never been released. "Lapti Nek" is a
different version than used in the film, and has been edited to sound more like the film version. There's also a few seconds in the scene where the AT-ST is smashed by two swinging logs that cannot be found on
the released soundtrack CD's. For this one portion, alternate music is used.

All the music tracks have been edited to match the original soundtrack as closely as possible.



MORE details LATER!!!

BTW- THIS set IS NOT FOR SALE - ONLY for download (for now.. MAYBE trades soon )

Word to the Spookies...

RiK
Post
#67485
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67485/action/topic#67485
Time
Also: Is the Farsight set actually the DrGonzo set ?



No they are TWO different sets

The FARSIGHT Edition -

STAR WARS:

Major differences in this version compared to others are Anamorphic video, ac3 sound, improved video bitrate, and an extremely high amount of care taken to ensure that the result is as good as possible given the source (an old film print on analog medium).

SPECS:
Size: 4.26gigs
NO MENU
Source: Laserdisc - Definitive Original Edition (NOT Special Editions)
Video: ~4500kbps 3-pass CCE encoded
anamorphic 23.97 fps
Audio: 192kbps Dolby Surround ac3

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK:

SPECS:
Size: 4.22gigs
NO MENU
Source: Laserdisc - Definitive Original Edition (NOT Special Editions)
Video: ~4500kbps 3-pass CCE encoded
anamorphic 23.97 fps
Audio: 192kbps Dolby Surround ac3

RETURN OF THE JEDI:
Size: 4.22gigs
NO MENU
Source: Laserdisc - Definitive Original Edition (NOT Special Editions)
Video: ~4500kbps 3-pass CCE encoded
anamorphic 23.97 fps
Audio: 192kbps Dolby Surround ac3


Post
#67392
Topic
Info: OT Bootleg DVDs
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67392/action/topic#67392
Time
Hey guys!!!

Rikter here -

I just wanted you guys to know that I've been realy busy with work and Rayna's been super busy with school - I've gotten baclk to most of your emails and I will be getting to PM's tonight so please don't FRET!

I will also be shipping out on tuesday and on thursday so if anyone has request they will be out FOR sure on time as I told you in your emails

I've also got some GREAT NEWS!

I have a new set that I will be uploading via the Bittorrents - I'm still waiting for the MAgnoliaFan Episode 2 - The Clone War si that will be at least anothr 2-3 weeks form now

BUT

I have just recieved this new version called the ISOMIX trilogy!!!!

I've watched ANH and will be posting them sometime next week!!

But here's the ROUGH low-down..........

Encoding info:

STAR WARS and EMPIRE were encoded with a 2-pass VBR of 3.8 minimum and 8 maximum using Compressor with Final Cut Pro. The ac3 tracks were encoded with a bit rate of 448 kbps with dialogue normalization at -27
DBFS. Due to the longer length of Jedi, it was encoded at 3.7 min, 8 max and the music only track was encoded at 384 kbps.


TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE DISCS

These DVD's were created from the Definitive Edition Laserdisc Box Set. Some small portions (like Leia's welding scene in EMPIRE) were taken from the "Faces" set. The spelling errors in the subtitles for RETURN
OF THE JEDI have been corrected. It was digitized via S-video and edited with Final Cut Pro. The audio was transferred via a digital coaxial connection to Pro Tools and converted to ac3. The music tracks
come from the RCA/Victor Special Edition soundtracks, except for some tracks that were only available on the 4-disc Fox Scores/Arista Box set.

The "Music Only" track for STAR WARS contains every cue used in the movie, plus an unused cue in the Trash Compactor scene.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK has an alternate cue in the scene where Yoda invites Luke to his home to eat. The only noticeable difference is at the very end of the cue as it cuts to Han and '3PO on the Falcon.

RETURN OF THE JEDI is missing the most cues; mostly source music. The music played after Chewie is taken prisoner and all the source music from Jabba's sail barge has never been released. "Lapti Nek" is a
different version than used in the film, and has been edited to sound more like the film version. There's also a few seconds in the scene where the AT-ST is smashed by two swinging logs that cannot be found on
the released soundtrack CD's. For this one portion, alternate music is used.

All the music tracks have been edited to match the original soundtrack as closely as possible.



MORE details LATER!!!

BTW- THIS set IS NOT FOR SALE - ONLY for download (for now.. MAYBE trades soon )

Word to the Spookies...

RiK
Post
#67201
Topic
MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/67201/action/topic#67201
Time
Originally posted by: Faid
So are the MagnoliaFan DVD's upsampled divx files? Or (mostly) uncompressed DVD source?

I read in the nfo that MagnoliaFan wasn't too hot on the DVD's being sold and a DVD could easily be constructed with the divx copy.

I hope this isnt the case.


- I posted the MagnoliaFan Episode I -

It's an XVID file and it can be converted to VCD or DVD if you want to watch it on your TV - MagFan said NOTHING about it being sold - I put in the NFO that I don't want this on eBay SO I'm NOT going to post the DVD versions.